6 Ups & 1 Down From WWE SmackDown (7 June - Results & Review)

2. The Bloodline Favour Violence Over Victories

The Bloodline Solo Sikoa Tama Tonga Loa Kevin Owens
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As the intro said, there's a clear distinction between the way Roman Reigns led The Bloodline and how Solo Sikoa leads the charge. This Bloodline 2.0 is more about violence than victories, which is why Solo belting Montez Ford with a steel chair for the DQ during the six-man main event made sense.

These guys are bloodthirsty mercenaries, which ties into Heyman's concerns about the way Sikoa is handling business. Eagle eyes might've spotted Solo foregoing his usual Samoan Spike for a decidedly Roman-esque spear post-match too. A Shield-like powerbomb on Kevin Owens through the announce table was similarly symbolic.

Earlier, KO had attacked The Bloodline with his own chair. In other words, Solo's actions during the main were a receipt for that; he cared less about scoring his team the win, and more about inflicting damage on rivals who dare step up to The Bloodline.

This is heating up nicely.

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