Unexpected Bloodline Turn Leads to Heated Reactions
Summary
– Solo Sikoa attacked Paul Heyman during the June 28 SmackDown episode, leading to significant fan backlash.
– The Bloodline’s acknowledgment ceremony turned violent as Solo demanded recognition as the Tribal Chief.
– Paul Heyman was stretchered out after the attack, with speculation about his return at SummerSlam.
The June 28 episode of Friday Night SmackDown at Madison Square Garden ended with a shocking twist as the Bloodline turned on Paul Heyman, subjecting him to a brutal assault. During the acknowledgment ceremony, Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa introduced newcomer Jacob Fatu to the Bloodline. Solo demanded that every Bloodline member, including Heyman, recognize him as the Tribal Chief. Heyman’s refusal led to Solo striking him with a Samoan Spike, followed by Jacob Fatu’s highflying maneuver and a triple powerbomb from the group.
Footage circulating online shows Solo Sikoa being heavily criticized by fans after the event, with many dropping f-bombs at him. Paul Heyman was stretchered out following the attack, and there is speculation about his return, possibly alongside Roman Reigns at SummerSlam in August.