4 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (28 June - Results & Review)

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Paul Heyman Rejects Solo Sikoa

Bloodline Solo Sikoa Paul Heyman
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...and pays for it.

Every other member of The Bloodline, including newcomer Jacob Fatu, acknowledged Solo Sikoa as their new 'Tribal Chief'. Paul Heyman didn't, and he ended up taking a powerbomb through the announce table for his troubles. That sets the scene for Roman's return. You just don't put your hands on the 'Wise Man'.

SmackDown went off the air with a booming Madison Square Garden chanting, "F*ck you, Solo", which is exactly what Triple H would've wanted. The parting shot of Solo, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu standing tall giving the Bloodline salute was epic.

Heyman was still MVP of the segment though.

His facial expressions were spot on. At one stage, Paul looks resigned to a kicking coming his way. His eyes were glassy and vacant as Solo demanded he acknowledge him as 'Chief'. Heyman knew that couldn't happen, so steeled himself for a beatdown. Incredible character work from one of the best in the biz.

What did you think of this week's WWE SmackDown? For more wrestling, check out Wild Sh*t Wrestling Did You’ve TOTALLY Forgotten About and 50 Worst WCW Moments Ever!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.