WWE is about to add another important piece to the Bloodline puzzle: Hikuleo, the imposing Samoan-Tongan wrestler, is set to make his first appearance on SmackDown this Friday. Brother of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, Hikuleo is also the son of the legendary Haku, with strong ties to the Anoa’i bloodline, which naturally connects him to the Bloodline universe.
Since signing with WWE in June 2024, Hikuleo has been training at the Performance Center, away from the cameras. Unlike many recently signed talents, he has not been through NXT. According to insiders, the idea was always to reserve him for a direct debut on the main roster, similar to what happened with Braun Strowman in 2015.
WWE's goal is to make an impact on the audience with his debut, and the timing seems ideal: with Bloodline under new leadership, led by Solo Sikoa, the group needs reinforcements and Hikuleo could be exactly what they need.
Although it is not yet confirmed whether he will directly join the stable, rumors suggest that his appearance will be related to the narrative involving Solo Sikoa, possibly as an ally. However, there is also speculation that WWE wants to develop Hikuleo as a solo wrestler before involving him in larger alliances.
Fans on forums such as Reddit are divided: many believe that he should go his own way, while others prefer to see him immediately associated with Bloodline, further expanding the group's power.
Even without an official announcement from WWE, journalists such as Dave Meltzer suggest that Hikuleo is already behind the scenes and should make his surprise debut. The strategy would be similar to the one used with Solo Sikoa in 2022, when he appeared at Clash at the Castle, directly impacting the outcome of an important match.
