During WWE SmackDown at RAC Arena in Perth, Shinsuke Nakamura and Tama Tonga made surprise returns, reigniting their rivalry and attacking Sami Zayn and Nakamura, with Tonga and his group adopting a face paint reminiscent of their New Japan Pro-Wrestling days, hinting at possible future matches.
A WWE star, Sami Zayn, returned from a six-month injury, joined the faction MFT, and was involved in a storyline attack with Tama Tonga and others, setting up a potential rematch for the United States Championship.
Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa, formerly known as the Guerrillas of Destiny, made their WWE tag team debut on SmackDown, securing a victory against the Street Profits. The match followed a heated segment involving Paul Heyman and Kevin Owens. The brothers, who have a storied history in NJPW and ROH, recently aligned with The Bloodline.
The May 31, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown will feature the in-ring debut of Tonga Loa and the tag team debut of Guerrillas of Destiny, as Tonga Loa and Tama Tonga face The Street Profits.
Wrestling Inc. reviews WWE SmackDown, highlighting three things they loved and three things they hated about the show. They loved Naomi's challenge to Bayley, Tama Tonga's debut in The Bloodline, and the match between AJ Styles and LA Knight. They hated the underutilization of Cameron Grimes, Tiffany Stratton's loss despite her potential, and the lack of character development for Tama Tonga within The Bloodline.
Former NJPW star Tama Tonga has reportedly been seen in Detroit ahead of WWE SmackDown, with rumors suggesting that he has signed with WWE and could debut on the show. Tonga's potential move to WWE has been a long time coming, with previous interest from the company dating back to 2016. There are also speculations about him joining The Bloodline stable due to his familial connections with members like The Rock and Roman Reigns.
Former NJPW star Tama Tonga, rumored to be joining WWE, has been spotted in Detroit ahead of SmackDown, fueling speculation about a potential debut. Reports suggest he may join The Bloodline faction. Additionally, former MLW World Champion Jacob Fatu has reportedly signed with WWE and is expected to make his debut soon.