Roman Reigns’ absence from WWE programming since his loss at WrestleMania 40 has left a noticeable void in the ongoing drama of The Bloodline on SmackDown. During this hiatus, Reigns’ family members have continued to stir up trouble, but wrestling veteran Vince Russo believes that the absence of the Tribal Chief himself is dampening fans’ interest in the storyline.
Adding to the intrigue, former NEVER Openweight Champion Tama Tonga made his WWE debut post-WrestleMania, aligning with Solo Sikoa.
Together, they launched a ruthless attack on Jimmy Uso, effectively cutting him off from The Bloodline. Tonga and Sikoa have since set their sights on Kevin Owens, sparking heated confrontations on recent episodes of SmackDown.
In a surprising turn, Randy Orton stepped in to aid Owens during one such brawl, setting the stage for a tag team showdown.
The upcoming WWE Backlash France event will feature Owens teaming up with Orton to take on The Enforcer and Tonga, promising a showdown of epic proportions. Meanwhile, questions have arisen regarding Paul Heyman’s allegiance to his fellow Bloodline members.
On Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, Vince Russo voiced his opinion, suggesting that Tonga and Sikoa’s storyline feels like temporary filler until the return of Reigns.
“It seems like we are getting into a routine of a big story and six months of filler. (…) I swear to God because the next big story is going to be when Roman Reigns comes back and confronts The Bloodline.”
With Reigns’ return date still uncertain, the WWE faces the challenge of keeping the Bloodline narrative engaging without its central figure. As anticipation builds for Reigns’ eventual comeback and the inevitable clash within The Bloodline, fans eagerly await the next chapter in this gripping saga on SmackDown.