5 Ups & 3 Downs From WWE Backlash 2024 (Results & Review)

4. An Unhinged Bloodline

If you objectively assess it, the Roman Reigns version of the Bloodline had really run its course by WrestleMania 40.

The Tribal Chief was little more than a part-timer, and Jimmy Uso was an impotent goof. Restocking and rebooting the group was essential for it to continue, and they might have stumbled up a pretty decent angle.

Tama Tonga’s debut and Jimmy’s dismissal certainly helped give the stable a new, fresh feel, but even more so, Roman’s absence and Paul Heyman’s exasperation has fed into a feeling that this version of the Bloodline is functioning as its own, independent group rather than Reigns’ loyal army.

Things took an even bleaker turn Saturday when Tonga Loa made his WWE return (he was Camacho in his previous run) to aid his brother Tama and Solo Sikoa in defeating Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. The reaction of Heyman, who appeared completely confused and frightened by the surprise appearance. The Wiseman’s helplessness only punctuates how unhinged this new Bloodline is (or at least is supposed to be).

When you factor in Jacob Fatu, who also is signed to WWE and just awaiting the right moment to debut, you know the Bloodline will continue to grow, change and be an unpredictable stable. It might be a tremendous success, or it might fail, but at least the group isn’t stagnant.