The legacy of The Bloodline in WWE continues to grow, and WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, who is the father of Jimmy and Jey Uso, has endorsed the faction’s changing dynamics and new members.
With The Bloodline narrative progressing, Solo Sikoa stepped up to lead post-Roman Reigns’ defeat at WrestleMania 40. This transition led to Jimmy Uso’s removal and the debut of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa in the group.
Rikishi, on his podcast Rikishi Fatus Off the Top, communicated his contentment and anticipation for the inclusion of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa in WWE’s The Bloodline.
“Those two kids, Tama and his brother, Tonga Loa, they’re [related] to the family, as far as with Uncle Haku and so forth. These kids, I couldn’t wait for them to come to WWE. They’ve done so much out there, the hard work and building their brand out there in New Japan, that it was awesome to see them finally come home. The Bloodline, the WWE is home. To be able to see them come and not just go right into an angle, they’re only put there for the simple fact that they belong there.”
“Nothing else, nothing more. You got Roman that’s out the picture now, Jimmy’s out the picture now. Now here comes Solo and his crew, what they like to call The Bloodline 2.0, the brothers, Tama and Tonga Loa, they’re doing a great job. They both look great, they look fresh. So nice to see fresh faces out of there, being involved in The Bloodline, and family at that.”
The awaited match-up featuring Tama Tonga against Randy Orton in the semi-finals of the WWE King of the Ring tournament is approaching fast and will take place in the May 24 episode of WWE SmackDown. Fans are eagerly anticipating the evolution of The Bloodline 2.0.
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FAQs about The Bloodline’s New Members
- Who is Rikishi? – Rikishi is a retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer, best known for his time in WWE. He is the father of The Usos, Jimmy and Jey Uso.
- Who are the new members of The Bloodline? – The new members are Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, real-life relatives to the Anoaʻi wrestling family through Uncle Haku.
- Why were Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa added to The Bloodline? – After Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso were no longer part of the picture, The Bloodline 2.0 needed to evolve, and according to Rikishi, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa fit naturally into the group due to their family ties and wrestling prowess.
- When can we see Tama Tonga in action? – Tama Tonga is set to compete against Randy Orton in the semi-finals of the WWE King of the Ring tournament on the May 24 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Conclusion
The Bloodline’s roster is witnessing significant changes, receiving the support of lineage and the wrestling community alike, particularly from Rikishi, the patriarch of The Usos. As the faction reinvents itself with The Bloodline 2.0, the inclusion of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa symbolizes a fusion of legacy and fresh talent. The climbing anticipation for Tama Tonga’s upcoming bout and the continuous transformation of The Bloodline shows that the saga of this wrestling family continues to captivate audiences worldwide.