Having been signed to the company for roughly a year, it seems WWE is finally ready to debut Hikuleo. After a shocking turn at Money in the Bank, Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu no longer have an alliance. The United States Champion turned his back on Sikoa, the man he was supposed to help win the MITB briefcase. Sikoa will seek revenge on Friday Night SmackDown, with backup on the way.
1. Backstage Sneak Attack
Hikuleo will be a new name for the WWE Universe to get to know. He’s no different than JC Mateo, who spent most of his career with New Japan Pro Wrestling. At 34 years old, this man hasn’t had a match since Jun. 9, 2024. He has been benched for a year, even though he signed his WWE contract in July 2024.
Hikuleo is slated to appear on tomorrow nights #Smackdown
[PWInsider]Hikuleo signed with the WWE on July 29th 2024 but has been reportedly missing with an injury. pic.twitter.com/IJb29H5dnE
— 𝙎𝙖𝙢 (@RhodesKotaEra) June 12, 2025
Regardless, Sikoa and Fatu have had some heated backstage interactions in previous weeks. There will likely be a scenario where they walk past each other, or there will be a time for Sikoa to set up Fatu. Whether he expresses his desire to speak or calls for a meeting, Mateo and Sikoa won’t be alone as they have a secret up their sleeve.
2. Sikoa Introduces His Replacement
With Fatu fully expecting retaliation, Sikoa may realize there’s no need to hide it. The Bloodline can remain strong, but it all depends on how Sikoa will be as a leader. It’s clear that Fatu didn’t want his guidance, but he seems to have Mateo under his wing. With Sikoa and Mateo already together, adding a third to the group would only make them even more unstoppable.
A face-to-face in-ring segment could be the perfect time to introduce Hikuleo. It’s safe to assume that WWE already has entrance music prepared for the big man, and it would be a great first impression for the WWE Universe to see him make his entrance in person.
3. Hikuleo Answers a Jacob Fatu Open Challenge
The United States Championship open challenge isn’t Fatu’s thing, but he could go down to the ring and ask for a fight. Fatu is just as fired up as Sikoa, and rightfully so. He’s finally free and can be his own man after Sikoa has tried to shape him into this prototypical Bloodline member, which he’s doing to Mateo.
Even if the match ends in a no-contest or interference, Hikuleo’s immediate debut in a match would be intriguing. WWE fans are not familiar with his work, and while he’s far from being the best in-ring performer, his look and relation to The Bloodline are all he needs to succeed on the blue brand.