10 New Directions For WWE After Backlash 2024

4. Solo Sikoa’s New Bloodline

Drew McIntyre Damian Priest
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Things are heating up rather nicely with Solo Sikoa's offshoot Bloodline, and Backlash was the latest chapter in Paul Heyman-destroying mutiny from Solo and pals. Tanga Loa debuted as the latest addition to his reworked version of the Roman Reigns-led faction, and they kicked the sh*t out of Randy Orton and Kevin Owens to stand tall.

Paul E was horrified. More on that in a bit.

It remains to be seen where Jimmy and Jey Uso will slot into all of this. The "new" Bloodline did approach Jey behind the scenes before his World Title shot vs. Damian Priest, but nobody actually said anything to give the game away on what happens next. This was a 'watch this space' bit of booking for creative's back pockets.

SmackDown regulars should expect to see Sikoa's offshoot stable dominate the brand until Roman is ready to return. Will that be soon? That's anyone's guess, but Triple H knows he has a master in the heel group's midst to help keep things ticking along.

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