Shocking Debut Helps Solo Sikoa Become the New United States Champion at Night of Champions

Solo Sikoa puts an end to Jacob Fatu's United States Championship reign at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia.

Shocking Debut Helps Solo Sikoa Become the New United States Champion at Night of Champions

Solo Sikoa with JC Mateo and Tala Tonga (via WWE)

Solo Sikoa battled Jacob Fatu at Night of Champions for the United States Championship in a brutal and hard-hitting encounter between former allies. What began as a fierce singles contest quickly turned chaotic, as Sikoa resorted to underhanded tactics to end Fatu’s dominant reign.

After a barbaric and unpredictable showdown, The Street Champion emerged victorious. It was all thanks to interference from his ally JC Mateo, the shocking debut of Tala Tonga, and the surprise return of Tanga Loa. A lot of things had to go right to finally stop Fatu in the WWE.

While Jacob Fatu dominated much of the match, things took a wild turn with the shocking return of Tanga Loa. He immediately targeted the champion, but The Samoan Werewolf managed to fight him off. However, in the climax of the battle, Hikuleo—now going by the name Tala Tonga—made a stunning debut by chokeslamming Fatu.

The brutal attack left the champion vulnerable, allowing Solo Sikoa to capitalize and pin the 33-year-old Jacob Fatu to capture the United States title. Tanga Loa, who was sidelined with a torn triceps suffered during the WarGames Match at last year’s Survivor Series, had been out of action ever since. His surprise return at Night of Champions caught everyone off guard, as few expected him to make a comeback this early.

Meanwhile, it appears WWE is laying the groundwork for a full-fledged Bloodline reunion on SmackDown, following the explosive civil war between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. With the potential additions of Tala Tonga and Tanga Loa, The Street Champion’s faction looks more dangerous than ever. Now, all eyes are on Jacob Fatu and who he might recruit to stand against this powerful new incarnation of The Bloodline.

Real-life Bloodline member wants to join forces with Jacob Fatu against Solo Sikoa

Jacob Fatu now finds himself all alone on SmackDown, standing against Solo Sikoa and his newly formed, dominant faction. It’s clear that Fatu has his sights set on reclaiming the United States Championship from his former Tribal Chief.

For now, he has no allies to back him up. However, a real-life Bloodline member has already begun expressing interest in aligning with The Samoan Werewolf, hinting at a potential new alliance that could shift the balance in this brewing war.

Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu
Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu (via- WWE)

That member is Zilla Fatu, who sparked speculation with a cryptic post on X following The Tribal Wolf’s loss. He simply shared a telephone emoji—subtly signaling that he’s ready to answer the call if the former United States Champion needs backup in the battles to come.

In the past, there were numerous rumors about WWE showing interest in signing Zilla. He was even expected to debut shortly after Jacob Fatu’s arrival last year. However, that moment never came until now. With tensions rising on SmackDown and The Samoan Werewolf standing alone, this could be the perfect time to introduce Zilla as a potential ally in the fight against Solo Sikoa’s ruthless faction.

Jacob Fatu to form an alliance against Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam?

WWE is gearing up for its biggest SummerSlam event yet, which will mark the first-ever two-night edition of the premium live event. With such a historic setup, the show is expected to feature several blockbuster matches. One highly anticipated showdown could see Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa collide in a high-stakes clash, as their heated rivalry continues to escalate on SmackDown.

Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa
Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa (via WWE)

WWE could be setting the stage for a faction vs. faction feud on the road to this year’s two-night SummerSlam. With Jacob Fatu emerging as a true babyface on SmackDown, there’s a strong possibility he could align with key members of the original Bloodline to counter Solo Sikoa’s new regime.

Last week on the blue brand, Fatu shared a light-hearted confrontation with Jimmy Uso—hinting that the bond between them may still be intact, and an alliance could be on the horizon. Besides, Fatu could also ask top stars like Jey Uso and even Sami Zayn for help heading to SummerSlam against The Street Champion. As such, it is going to be interesting to see what WWE has in store for this feud from here on.

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