In a show of confidence and support, Rikishi has thrown his weight behind Tama Tonga to emerge victorious in the King of the Ring tournament. The Enforcer’s endorsement came after Solo Sikoa’s symbolic crowning of Tama Tonga as the King of the Ring on tonight’s edition of SmackDown.
The scene unfolded on SmackDown when Tama Tonga defeated LA Knight to secure a spot in the semifinals of the King of the Ring tournament. Randy Orton also won his quarterfinal match and is set to face Tonga in the semifinals. As the show came to a close, Solo Sikoa, Tonga’s ally and Bloodline member, took an invisible crown and placed it on Tonga’s head, hinting at his potential future as the King of the Ring.
Rikishi, a WWE Hall of Famer and father of The Usos, was impressed by the gesture and shared a screengrab of the moment on his official Instagram story. The subtle nod of approval from Rikishi has sparked excitement among fans, who are now rooting for Tonga to take the crown.
Tama Tonga, who made his WWE debut after WrestleMania XL, has been on a roll since his arrival. He launched a surprise attack on Jimmy Uso and, along with Solo Sikoa, kicked Jimmy out of The Bloodline, paving the way for Tanga Loa to join the group. With Rikishi’s backing, Tonga’s chances of winning the King of the Ring tournament have significantly increased.
If Tonga defeats Orton in the semifinals, he will advance to the finals in Saudi Arabia, where he will face either Gunther or former Bloodline member Jey Uso. The question on everyone’s mind now is, can Tama Tonga overcome the challenges and become the 2024 King of the Ring? With Rikishi’s stamp of approval and Solo Sikoa’s symbolic crowning, the universe is rooting for Tonga to bring home the crown.
