Friday night’s episode of “WWE SmackDown” kicked off with the unmistakable dominance of the Anoa’i family, setting the stage for a monumental shift in the power dynamics of The Bloodline. In a ceremonious display, former Guerrillas of Destiny members Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa were officially inducted into the illustrious faction, shaking up the hierarchy in dramatic fashion.
In the midst of a raucous Louisville crowd, “Wise Man” Paul Heyman made the groundbreaking announcement: with Roman Reigns on a mysterious hiatus, Solo Sikoa has ascended to the coveted “Head of the Table” position. The crowd, loyal to their long-standing champion, erupted into chants of “We Want Roman!” but Heyman, ever the master of ceremony, pressed on.
Elevating the intrigue, Heyman declared “MFT” Tama Tonga as “The Right Hand Man,” a title once held by Jey Uso. The announcement of “The Infamous” Tanga Loa’s inclusion solidified the new face of The Bloodline. Heyman, with a flourish of drama, declared, “History is being made right in front of your very eyes,” only to be met with more cries for Reigns.
Solo Sikoa, now the new “Head of the Table,” wasted no time in asserting his authority. He commanded Heyman to individually thank Tonga and Loa for their timely rescue from Kevin Owens’ clutches last week. Tonga, ever the blunt force, reminded Heyman they could’ve left him to Owens, but they intervened under orders from “The Tribal Chief.”
The tension reached a boiling point when Kevin Owens stormed the ring, soon backed by The Street Profits, setting the stage for a high-octane main event.