The Bloodline finally selected their tag team squad for the SummerSlam match at SmackDown on 7/26! In a final video package, Solo Sikoa entitled Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga to bring the Gold home while sending a provoking message to the Tribal Chief. On the other hand, Cody Rhodes issued a challenge to the former right-hand man to face him in a segment next week on the blue brand ahead of their grudge match. Sikoa readily accepted the challenge, putting us on our pins and needles to see what brews next. However, while the chaos continued to escalate inside the faction, the idea of a potential addition of Zilla Fatu didn’t fade out.

Amidst the staggering rumors of late Umaga’s son showing command over the game, another instance cropped up tonight as the 23-year-old achieved a landmark feat in his in-ring career.

Zilla Fatu garnered a new milestone inside the ring

Zilla Fatu had been wreaking havoc in the ring alongside his cousin Jacob Fatu for a series of matches during their tenure together in GCW. However, their alliance wrapped up right before the Samoan Werewolf’s WWE debut rumors took over. Following the seismic debut of his former tag teammate in the WWE ring, Zilla Fatu made a cryptic ‘See you soon’ post on his social media handle. Now, as we rapidly head to SummerSlam, the rumors of him appearing in the Bloodline drama skyrocketed.

However, even before the rumors settled, the young star grabbed his first-ever wrestling championship tonight at HOG in an exaggerated showdown.

But despite showcasing incredible athletics, Hall of Famer Rikishi thinks it will take time for Fatu to be Bloodline-ready.

Zilla Fatu still has more to do to be a Bloodline-fit

Lately, Rikishi, the father of The Usos and Solo Sikoa has largely been rumored to chip in the Bloodline as the replacement of Paul Heyman. Although he didn’t weed out the good part of it, put forward his age and family commitments as the only restraint toward resuming his WWE endeavor. That said, he didn’t back off from giving his valuable insights about the current Bloodline dynamic. Addressing the recent rumor of his son Thamiko Fatu and Zilla Fatu joining the faction subsequently, the veteran noted that they still need around two years to hone their craft more to be an ideal Bloodline ally.

However, when it comes to Lance, the younger brother of Jacob Fatu, Rikishi deems him a WWE material.

It will be interesting to see Zilla Fatu joining forces with the Samoan fighters in due course of time.

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