10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About The Bloodline

5. The Real Reason Jacob Fatu's Debut Was/Is Delayed

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"Was/Is" because he may well be here by the time you read this. Jacob Fatu feels like the 2024 post-WrestleMania version of The Bloodline has been built for him. 

Paul Heyman's talk of excessive violence and criminal action fits the profile of potentially the most psychotic and deranged member of the group, but the company has run headfirst into a big problem with that - the current leadership can't compare. Not a subjective take but reportedly the internal belief about Solo Sikoa amongst his own bosses. 

Reliable online scoopster WrestleVotes suggested as much in May, posting the following on X;

"Interesting tidbit here: sources suggest that Solo Sikoa's recent aggressive streak is part of a strategy to establish him as 'the' main force within this new phase of the Bloodline, ahead of Jacob Fatu's debut. However, some trepidation remains within creative over fear that Fatu's presence could outshine Solo at this stage"

As of early June, Fatu remained invisible as Sikoa continues to try and live up to the billing of being the group's new head honcho. The longer it goes (and with this story out there in the minds of fans), the worse it'll theoretically be for group's formerly silent assassin. 

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