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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.
WWE has confirmed that Tonga Loa, a member of The Bloodline, will make his in-ring debut on the May 31 edition of SmackDown, teaming with Tama Tonga to face The Street Profits. This follows his interference at WWE Backlash 2024, which helped The Bloodline secure a victory. Additionally, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear on tonight's show.
Rumors in the pro wrestling world suggest Rhea Ripley may be out for up to three months due to an AC joint injury, Cody Rhodes' recent promo on Raw may indicate a move to SmackDown, Randy Orton vs. Solo Sikoa is set to headline upcoming house shows hinting at potential plans for The Bloodline, and Corey Graves believes Jake Paul could join WWE at some point. Additionally, The Motor City Machine Guns are reportedly finalizing deals with AEW.
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.
Cody Rhodes delivered a shocking slap to The Rock during WWE SmackDown, leading to new footage showing The Bloodline's angry reaction. The confrontation unfolded after weeks of intense verbal exchanges, ultimately leading to a match between Cody and Seth Rollins against The Rock and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. The ongoing feud between The Rock and Cody Rhodes will continue to captivate fans as WWE develops this high-stakes storyline.
Roman Reigns' interference in the SmackDown triple-threat match sets up the next chapter for The Bloodline, potentially leading to the demise of his historic title reign. The decision may have been necessary to set up a fatal four-way match at the Royal Rumble, but it felt out of character for Reigns and Paul Heyman. The dynamic between Reigns and SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis could be a compelling storyline leading up to WrestleMania 40. Additionally, the article covers various developments in the world of professional wrestling, including Adam Cole's explanation for his betrayal, Drew McIntyre's promo with CM Punk, and Deonna Purrazzo's AEW debut.
AJ Styles made his long-awaited return to WWE on SmackDown, coming to the aid of Randy Orton and LA Knight in their battle against The Bloodline. However, Styles ended up attacking Knight from behind, leaving him laid out. The reason for his actions remains unknown, and fans will have to wait until next week for more answers.
Roman Reigns is set to face LA Knight at WWE Crown Jewel 2023, with speculation of a major plot twist involving The Bloodline. It is suggested that Jimmy Uso could interfere in the match and potentially betray Reigns, leading to a rivalry between the two. An AEW star, Thunder Rosa, believes that LA Knight is the perfect candidate to dethrone Reigns and has garnered significant fan support.
WWE Crown Jewel 2023 may see the son of a WWE Hall of Famer join The Bloodline, potentially helping the group regain its dominance. Paul Heyman's recent visit to NXT suggests that Bron Breakker could be the new recruit. Despite not being Samoan, Breakker's wrestling lineage and understanding of the industry make him a suitable fit. Additionally, a report suggests that WWE Crown Jewel could be Roman Reigns' last event of the year, with his next scheduled match not until the Royal Rumble.
John Cena may have to face The Bloodline alone on WWE SmackDown as Jey Uso is fined and may not appear. However, there are rumors that AJ Styles, a 25-year veteran, could return to help Cena. Styles was originally supposed to team up with Cena but was taken out by The Bloodline. Cena's upcoming appearance on SmackDown is said to be his last scheduled one for this current run, as he is expected to work a Premium Live Event in Saudi Arabia.
Rhea Ripley's interaction with Paul Heyman on SmackDown has sparked speculation about potential storylines and developments. Possible reasons for their meeting include forming a new super faction, delivering a warning to The Bloodline, building towards a Survivor Series showdown, forcing Heyman to leave The Bloodline, and setting up a potential confrontation between Ripley and Roman Reigns. The outcome of their interaction remains to be seen.
In the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, John Cena teamed up with AJ Styles to battle The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa). Other matches included Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar defeating The Street Profits, Iyo Sky successfully defending the WWE Women's Championship against Asuka, and A-Town Down Under emerging victorious against the Brawling Brutes. The show ended with Cena being attacked by The Bloodline, leaving his participation in WWE Fastlane in doubt.
Jimmy Uso is set to face AJ Styles on WWE SmackDown, and there are five possible outcomes for the match. These include AJ Styles picking up a clean win, Solo Sikoa helping his brother Jimmy win, The Good Brothers deserting AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes making an unannounced appearance, and the debut of a new Bloodline member. The Bloodline storyline continues to evolve, and various family members could potentially be involved in the future.
Paul Heyman, a key figure in the WWE storyline involving The Bloodline, responded to a question about what he will do after the group disbands with a colorful analogy. Heyman emphasized that there are still many layers to explore within the characters and that the storyline has remained fresh and unpredictable. Despite the ongoing drama, Roman Reigns, the champion, has only defended his title once since WrestleMania 39 and is not currently advertised for WWE Payback.
The Bloodline segment on WWE SmackDown reportedly ran longer than planned, causing other segments to be cut short due to timing issues. The AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross match was also cut short, and the Asuka segment was rushed faster than intended. The Bloodline Tribal Court saw Roman Reigns lay out The Usos, leading to a challenge issued by Jey Uso to Reigns for a matchup.