Solo Sikoa has taken over as the de facto leader of The Bloodline in Roman Reigns’ absence, but fans question if he’s ready for a feud with the former Undisputed WWE Champion. With rumors of Reigns’ impending return, there are concerns about Sikoa’s ability to hold his own. To remedy this, here are four ways Sikoa can level up and establish himself before facing Reigns:
1. Capture gold for The Bloodline: The Bloodline’s legacy was built on their relentless pursuit of gold under Reigns’ leadership. Having Tonga and Loa win tag team gold or Sikoa winning the United States or NXT Championship would raise his stock and make him a leader of champions.
2. Prove himself in a singles feud: As Reigns’ enforcer, Sikoa has mainly protected Reigns’ reign and interfered in his title matches. He needs main event feuds under his belt against top SmackDown stars such as Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, or Cody Rhodes to establish himself as a headlining force.
3. Align himself with The Rock or Jacob Fatu: Sikoa can capitalize on his connections to The Rock and/or Jacob Fatu for legitimacy in fans’ eyes. Having a headliner like Fatu in his corner would give Sikoa a powerful advantage over Reigns that Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa can’t provide.
4. Utilize Paul Heyman: Heyman has been Reigns’ secret weapon since The Bloodline’s inception. If Sikoa turns against Reigns, Heyman’s allegiance to The Tribal Heir would be a potent weapon. Attacking, humiliating, or casting out Heyman would raise fans’ interest levels in Sikoa’s feud with Reigns.
Implementing these strategies will prepare Sikoa for his potential showdown with Reigns and establish him as a main event force in WWE.
