WWE Sign New Japan Star - Bloodline Role Imminent?

It looks like Solo Sikoa is about to add to the Bloodline ranks on WWE TV yet again.

by Jamie Kennedy
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Fightful Select is reporting that ex-New Japan Pro Wrestling star Hikuleo has put pen to paper on a WWE deal. Currently, there's no locked in timescale for his debut on TV, but it's expected Hikuleo will play a part in Solo Sikoa's ongoing 'Bloodline 2.0' storyline soon.

Hikuleo finished up his commitments with New Japan a month or so ago. His older brothers, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, are already by Solo's side as part of a revamped Bloodline. New recruit Jacob Fatu has been turning some heads since arriving too, so Hikuleo will be hoping he can have the same impact.

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The former Bullet Club member held the Strong Openweight Title, the Strong Openweight Tag-Team Titles twice, and the IWGP Tag-Team Titles during his time in NJPW. All of those tag title reigns came alongside partner El Phantasmo (who has dipped a toe into AEW waters).

Again, Fightful's report didn't confirm when Hikuleo will debut - only that he'd signed on the dotted line and is officially under contract to Triple H's promotion. Look out for him on-screen once creative is ready to introduce a new wrinkle to The Bloodline narrative.

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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.