WrestleMania is in the rearview mirror, and WWE has been known to re-stack the deck. This week\'s SmackDown included a big change for The Bloodline as Jimmy Uso was kicked out to make room for Tama Tonga.
It is a new era for the Bloodline. The Rock is gone after WrestleMania, although he did promise to return for a match against Cody Rhodes. Roman Reigns is also taking a break after losing his title.
There is a new Bloodline, and Paul Heyman is reluctantly on board.
Bloodline Changes After WrestleMania 40
The Bloodline took to the ring this week on SmackDown, and they had a lot to address. The Wise Man Paul Heyman spoke about Cody Rhodes winning the Undisputed WWE World Title at WrestleMania.
Suddenly, Solo Sikoa cut off WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman\'s speech on SmackDown this week to make his own announcement. He called attention to Jimmy Uso and how he should be reprimanded for losing. Then Solo hugged Jimmy in the ring while saying, \"you\'re my brother, I love you.\"
Jimmy Uso is coming off a WrestleMania loss to his brother, Jey Uso. There are punishments for losing, and they made that point very clear when Tama Tonga jumped in the ring to attack Jimmy.
After a brutal beat-down in the ring, which included wrapping a chair around Jimmy\'s head in the corner followed by a running hip attack from Solo, brought a new chapter in the Bloodline saga.
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Paul Heyman famously said that we were only in the \"bottom of the 3rd inning\" at SummerSlam last year. We have to wonder where they are in the ballgame after this development after WrestleMania 40.
The Wise Man looked scared in the corner, fearing that he was next in line. That beatdown on Heyman did not happen, as Solo brought him to join him and Tama as they did the Bloodline sign. Heyman, although a bit hesitant, did the pose alongside them.
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Who is Tama Tonga
Roman Reigns and Tama Tonga are not related, but they share a connection through their Polynesian heritage. Tonga, real name Alipate Fifita, is of Tongan descent, while Reigns is Samoan, both belonging to the broader Polynesian cultural group. He is son of legendary pro wrestler Haku.
Tama entered WWE after having a lengthy run in NJPW, where he won many titles along the way. He has won the IWGP Tag Team Championship seven times with Tanga Loa. Tama is a four-time NEVER Openweight Champion and has won the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship four times.
He\'s been on WWE\'s radar for a while, but NJPW kept him locked in a contract. Needless to say, The Bloodline has a huge boost with Tama in their ranks.
There are other potential future Bloodline members possibly on their way. Jacob Fatu and Zilla Fatu, who is Umaga’s son, are always possibilities. From the way they splintered things off, it looks like Jimmy Uso could use an ally to fight the new Bloodline now.
