In the aftermath of the brutal men’s WarGames match at Survivor Series, another member of Solo Sikoa’s New Bloodline has been added to the injured reserve. WWE revealed on SmackDown that former Tag Team Champion Tanga Loa suffered a torn bicep during the match, leading to surgery and an indefinite hiatus.
Injury Report: A WarGames Casualty List
Loa isn’t the only one feeling the aftershocks of Saturday’s chaos. WWE confirmed that:
- Bronson Reed has a serious ankle injury, now sporting a look that says, “walking boot season.”
- Jimmy Uso is hobbling around with a broken toe, possibly rethinking his WarGames career choices.
- Jacob Fatu had an injury scare but appears to have emerged relatively unscathed. (Cue sighs of relief from Bloodline stans everywhere.)
Loa’s absence leaves the New Bloodline in a precarious spot, with Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu, and a hobbled Reed trying to maintain dominance. But if anyone can turn chaos into cinematic drama, it’s this faction.
Sling-Wearing Storylines
WWE didn’t shy away from showing Loa’s predicament on SmackDown, complete with a bicep scan and a dramatic sling reveal. (Because if there’s one thing WWE loves, it’s making injuries look epic.) While the timeline for his return remains a mystery, fans are already speculating: Will Loa return in time for WrestleMania season, or will his sling become the next big WWE accessory?
WarGames Aftermath: The New vs. The OG
Saturday’s WarGames main event saw Sikoa’s New Bloodline face off against the original faction led by Roman Reigns, Jimmy and Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and the freshly-returned CM Punk. While the New Bloodline brought chaos, they ultimately fell short. By Friday, Solo and his crew were back to business, attacking Apollo Crews backstage—because if you’re down a member, the solution is apparently to break someone else.
As Loa recovers, the WWE Universe is left wondering: will this injury lead to a redemption arc or even more chaos? (Spoiler: probably both.)