Former WWE manager Jim Cornette recently offered insights into the dynamics between Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman amid The Bloodline’s turmoil following Roman Reigns’ departure.
Since WrestleMania, Solo Sikoa has taken charge of The Bloodline, ousting Jimmy Uso and introducing Tama Tonga. Cornette, speaking on the Jim Cornette Experience, highlighted Heyman’s uneasy demeanor around the unpredictable Sikoa and unfamiliarity with Tonga.
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“There’s Paul looking like he’s sh*tting himself. He’s nervous, he doesn’t know what this guy is. An unknown quantity, he’s a wild card, he could kill me at any minute. He’s nervous around Solo, he’s disturbed. He’s doing this very well.” [From 00:12 to 00:28]
Paul Heyman faced challenging moments during the kickoff of the WWE Draft on SmackDown. He announced Roman Reigns’ voluntary withdrawal from the draft, complicating matters for The Bloodline.
Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga’s arrival added further tension as Sikoa demanded answers about the draft status of The Bloodline. Heyman’s response that no brand had drafted them incited Solo’s anger, resulting in The Bloodline’s eventual selection by SmackDown in the third round.
The night escalated into chaos with a brawl involving Sikoa, Tonga, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton, necessitating security intervention. The unfolding drama underscores the shifting dynamics within The Bloodline and the challenges facing Heyman in Reigns’ absence.