Sikoa Spikes Reigns, Points Finger Pistol at Jey as Bloodline Fractures Further
On Monday Night Raw in Buffalo, Solo Sikoa defied Roman Reigns by spiking the world heavyweight champion and issuing a warning to Jey Uso, signaling a complete break from The Bloodline. The segment followed Reigns anointing The Usos as his captains, a move that visibly angered Jacob Fatu. Sikoa’s defiance, including a finger pistol threat, marked a significant shift in the faction’s dynamics, leaving The Bloodline in disarray while Sikoa and LA Knight emerged as unified babyfaces.
Key points
- Jey Uso delivered Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns after defeating him in a match the previous week, fulfilling a stipulation.
- Reigns anointed The Usos as his captains and presented them with a black ula fala, causing visible distress for Jacob Fatu.
- Reigns ordered Sikoa to attack LA Knight, but Sikoa instead apologized to Knight and spiked Reigns.
- Sikoa pulled out a finger pistol and pointed it at Jey Uso as a warning shot, drawing a thunderous pop from the crowd.
- Jacob Fatu stood down when Knight attacked after taking out Jimmy Uso, leaving Reigns to be put down by Knight while Fatu watched from the corner.
- The segment concluded with Sikoa and Knight bumping fists and walking off together, highlighting the fragmentation of The Bloodline.
Background
This event follows a recent storyline where Solo Sikoa pinned Jey Uso, setting up the delivery segment. Prior coverage noted Sikoa’s rising popularity and a serious new vibe, while also mentioning Zilla Fatu’s development in NXT as a potential future Bloodline member. The current segment escalates the family drama, with Sikoa now fully independent and aligned with LA Knight against the faction.
Why it matters
The segment marks a pivotal moment in The Bloodline’s storyline, with Sikoa’s open defiance and alliance with LA Knight signaling a potential shift in power dynamics. The visible tension with Jacob Fatu and the fragmentation of the faction could lead to further internal conflicts or realignments, impacting future title matches and main event bookings. Sikoa’s 'unreal aura' and audience reception suggest a potential push for a larger role, while the Bloodline’s disarray may open opportunities for other wrestlers to challenge Reigns.
What to watch
Expect continued tension within The Bloodline, particularly between Reigns and Fatu, as well as potential matches between Sikoa and Jey Uso. The alliance between Sikoa and LA Knight may lead to further confrontations with Reigns, possibly at major events like the Money in the Bank contract mentioned in fan speculation. The state of The Bloodline will likely influence the World Heavyweight Championship picture and other high-profile bookings.
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