After the grandeur of WrestleMania 40, the narrative of The Bloodline has taken an intriguing turn, with Solo Sikoa emerging as a contender for the Tribal Chief title. WWE delivered a gripping segment this week, leaving fans eager for what lies ahead in this evolving storyline.
The addition of Tama Tonga to The Bloodline brought a surge of intensity as he unleashed a brutal assault on Kevin Owens during SmackDown.
Meanwhile, Solo Sikoa continued to solidify his dominance within the heel faction, further fueling speculation about the group’s trajectory.
While acknowledging the developments in The Bloodline storyline, Dutch Mantell dubbed the recent episode of SmackDown as a “maintenance show,” suggesting that it laid the groundwork for future plot twists.
“It was good, but we’ve seen it a 100 times. But they are telling a good story, or at least they’re starting it. And, I would give it a passing rating, which is what I’d do. This was another maintenance show,” Mantell remarked.
Despite the familiarity of certain elements, Mantell praised WWE for sustaining the intrigue surrounding The Bloodline.
As a keen observer, he contemplated various possibilities for the faction’s creative direction but remained uncertain about the ultimate outcome.
“It makes me think. Where are they going with this? Now, let’s see where they go, and that’s what you want as a fan and a viewer. I could think of 400 different ways, but I don’t have one that would be the best way to go. But you know Paul Heyman would be in the center of it, and it would be interesting. That’s why people watch, and it will be interesting,” he elaborated.
With Roman Reigns absent, Solo Sikoa has stepped into the spotlight as the de facto leader of The Bloodline. While Tama Tonga’s impactful debut showcased the faction’s strength, Mantell’s insights suggest that the saga of The Bloodline is far from over, promising further twists and turns before its conclusion.