The Bloodline story took a new turn on the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown as Roman Reigns reached out to one of his family members who has chosen to tread his own path. In a backstage segment, Jacob Fatu approached Solo Sikoa with a message from the OTC.
What makes this situation even more interesting is how much Fatu’s relationship with Reigns has changed.
After WrestleMania 42, Fatu was the biggest threat to Reigns. However, after losing to him at Backlash and Clash in Italy, Fatu finally acknowledged Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief.
But after this week’s SmackDown, Solo Sikoa felt like Fatu had been reduced to just a messenger of the OTC.
Roman Reigns wants Solo Sikoa to come home
Solo Sikoa was backstage getting ready for the night when Fatu stopped him. He didn’t waste time and delivered Reigns’ message. “Solo, it’s been way too long and long enough. He needs you to come home,” Fatu said.
But Sikoa had no interest in the offer.
“Home? He wants me to come home? That’s what your Tribal Chief said? That ain’t home, Jacob. That’s a dog house, and you’re his lap dog,” Sikoa replied.
He then reminded Fatu that he used to be the feared “Samoan Werewolf” and questioned how someone once seen as Reigns’ biggest threat had become one of his followers.
“What the hell happened to you? You used to be a killer, a man that everybody was afraid of, the Samoa werewolf, a man who was this close to being Roman and Now, you’re just his background. And you know I’m right because I am still standing here, and you’ve done nothing but come here and deliver a message from who? Your Tribal Chief?” Sikoa said.
He also accused Roman Reigns of mistreating the people closest to him.
“Roman has done nothing but embarrass you, humiliated you, made you kneel down like a dog in front of the whole world and in front of our family, Jacob. And that right there, that is not how you treat somebody that you love,” Sikoa added.
Sikoa then made his decision clear.
“He wants me to come back? I’m not going back. So tell Roman, he can go to hell,” he stated.
After hearing all of that, Fatu admitted that he understood why Sikoa felt the way he did. He also issued a stern warning to Sikoa.
“I get it, I understand everything you’re talking about. I understand where you’re coming from. But I made my decision already, and I’m going to stand on business. So if the OTC sends me for you, Solo, I’m coming for you,” Fatu said.
But Solo Sikoa wasn’t intimidated.
“You tell Roman if he wants me to come back home, then he can come and get me,” he replied.
The segment ended without a fight, but it was clear that a bigger confrontation is on the horizon.
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