Rikishi, WWE Hall of Famer and father of Solo Sikoa and The Usos, recently weighed in on Roman Reigns’ absence from SmackDown since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania.
Speaking on his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi praised his son’s role in The Bloodline and discussed how fans have reacted to Reigns’ departure.
He acknowledged the shift in fan sentiment, noting that since WrestleMania, fans have gone from disliking Reigns to missing him.
Rikishi attributed this change to fans recognizing Reigns’ contributions to WWE over the years and empathizing with the familial conflict portrayed in The Bloodline storyline.
In a related development, Cody Rhodes disclosed that he didn’t interact with Reigns backstage after their WrestleMania match.
On the SI Media podcast, Rhodes emphasized the significance of Reigns’ championship reign and WrestleMania main event appearances, expressing his anticipation for a future conversation with Reigns.
The absence of Reigns has prompted speculation about the future of The Bloodline. While Rikishi has been non-committal about a potential return to WWE to assist the faction, the dynamics within the group are expected to evolve in Reigns’ absence.
As SmackDown gears up for the WWE Draft, the terrain of the blue brand may undergo significant changes, with Reigns’ eventual return poised to impact the direction of The Bloodline storyline.
