Solo Sikoa secured his first main roster championship last weekend in Saudi Arabia, winning the WWE United States Championship. As the next episode of Friday Night SmackDown approaches, WWE has made a special request concerning the Street Champion’s character.
The 32-year-old challenged Jacob Fatu, his former stablemate, for the United States title at the Night of Champions Premium Live Event. Solo’s victory was aided by interference from JC Mateo, the returning Tonga Loa, and the debut of Tala Tonga, formerly known as Hikuleo.
Earlier today, WWE shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) that showed clips of Solo Sikoa taunting Jacob Fatu during their recent encounter. The promotion appears to appreciate Solo’s comedic style and encouraged him to maintain that persona.
“Never change, Solo… 💀,” —WWE official caption
Solo Sikoa Demands an Apology from Jacob Fatu for a Future Rematch
Following his impactful win, Solo Sikoa made a strong declaration while speaking with Byron Saxton and Jackie Redmond during the Night of Champions Post-Show. He insisted that Jacob Fatu must apologize before earning a rematch for the WWE United States Championship.
When asked what Fatu owed him an apology for, Solo cited a list of grievances stemming from their shared history in the faction.
“Sorry for trying to step outside of the family. I’m sorry for trying to leave this family. I’m sorry for turning on you at Money in the Bank. I’m sorry for kicking you in the face, Solo. What about that? There is a lot of things he could say sorry about,” —Solo Sikoa
Potential Rivalry Escalation Involving Key Allies
Jacob Fatu intervened recently to protect Jimmy Uso from an attack by Solo and JC Mateo on SmackDown, signaling further tension between the two sides. Although Fatu was absent from the Night of Champions event, there is strong speculation that he will reunite with The Samoan Werewolf to confront Solo Sikoa and his allies.
This budding conflict could lead to more intense confrontations on upcoming WWE programming, with both factions seeking dominance.
The Impact of WWE’s Endorsement on Solo Sikoa’s Character
WWE’s request for Solo to retain his humorous edge suggests the company sees strong potential in the Street Champion’s evolving persona. This endorsement not only highlights Solo’s uniqueness but may also increase fan engagement and set the stage for more dynamic storytelling as he continues to defend his title.
As tensions rise between Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and their respective allies, viewers can expect a string of high-stakes matches and personal showdowns in the weeks ahead.
