Solo Sikoa is set to defend his United States Championship against Jacob Fatu in a Steel Cage Match at SummerSlam 2025, marking a critical point in the ongoing rivalry on WWE SmackDown involving his faction, MFT. The conflict has intensified between Solo and Fatu, who, alongside Jimmy Uso, recently gained the upper hand against Solo’s heel group during a match on the blue brand. This upcoming contest could determine Solo’s standing within the faction.
There is growing speculation that Solo Sikoa may lose his leadership role within MFT if he drops the US Title to Jacob Fatu, a scenario that could pave the way for Tama Tonga’s return to WWE and subsequent takeover of the faction’s leadership. While the rest of the MFT members remain loyal to Solo, Tama Tonga is currently absent due to injury, leaving a gap that WWE might fill by reintroducing him as the new leader, reshaping the group’s future.
Implications of a Title Defeat and Potential Revival of Tama Tonga
Losing high-profile bouts has historically resulted in significant storyline changes in the Bloodline saga, often triggering unexpected shifts in character roles and alliances. Should Solo fail to retain his championship against Fatu, who is known as The Samoan Werewolf, this could lead to Solo being replaced at the faction’s helm. Tama Tonga, who is related to other faction members as Talla Tonga’s brother and Tonga Loa’s cousin, may benefit from this dynamic due to the importance of family connections demonstrated recently in WWE storylines.
This development could enable WWE to launch a babyface run for Solo Sikoa, removing him from family-centric drama, while simultaneously allowing Tama Tonga to make a significant comeback. As of now, no official confirmation has been made about Tama Tonga’s return, and the scenario remains speculative.
Solo Sikoa’s Possible Absence from WWE SmackDown This Week
Prior to the last SmackDown broadcast, a storyline involving Solo Sikoa and his MFT members reportedly in a car accident took place. Solo accused Jacob Fatu of causing the crash, which resulted in the police detaining Fatu. Later in the episode, evidence revealed that Solo had attempted to frame Jacob Fatu, leading to Solo’s arrest by the authorities on the show.
Following this arrest angle, Solo was taken away by police cars outside the venue, and WWE has yet to reveal whether he will be released or return in the near future. This storyline suspension suggests that Solo Sikoa might not appear on the upcoming edition of SmackDown. A parallel can be drawn to Dominik Mysterio’s previous arrest storyline, where he made an impactful WrestleMania entrance symbolizing his release from jail.
A similar return may be planned for Solo Sikoa, possibly making a dramatic entrance at SummerSlam 2025 that ties into the narrative of his arrest and absence from weekly programming.
Potential Storyline Impact and Future Outlook for MFT and Solo Sikoa
If Solo Sikoa loses the United States Championship and his leadership status within MFT, it would mark a major turning point in WWE’s storytelling on SmackDown heading into SummerSlam 2025. The re-emergence of Tama Tonga could further complicate faction dynamics, given his familial ties and previous championship success as the NXT North American Champion. This twist may also serve to shift Solo’s character direction, potentially allowing him to pursue a different role away from the faction’s internal conflicts.
The fallout from this match and Solo’s storyline arrest angle will likely have significant ramifications for the faction’s cohesion and WWE’s broader narrative, with the SummerSlam event set as a pivotal moment to reveal these developments.
“He might have to face a troubling outcome.” —Unattributed
“Something not many know is that Tama is Talla Tonga’s brother and Tonga Loa’s cousin, and hence, they may back Tama Tonga over Solo.” —Unattributed
“Blood is thicker than water, as seen by The Bloodline’s domination just recently.” —Unattributed
“So, a similar scenario could unfold with Solo Sikoa, too, when he might make a special entrance at WWE SummerSlam 2025.” —Unattributed
“Solo accused Jacob Fatu of the accident, which led to the police detaining him.” —Unattributed
“The police not only arrested the MFT leader but also took him to their car outside the venue.” —Unattributed
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