Following the rampant rumors in recent days, WWE has reportedly given their nod over bringing Hikukeo to the United States from Japan. The US-born wrestler just wrapped up his 8-year stint with NJPW at Dominion last Sunday. Before people could get enough time to conjecture on his potential WWE move, Triple H has seemingly pulled a masterstroke. Now, the million-dollar question arises. Will the 33-year-old join the force with his brothers, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa in the Bloodline?
While the answer to this specific is unclear, WWE pushed the newbie one step ahead of his probable future in the promotion, handing him a new moniker.
Who is Talla Tonga? Is a new Bloodline entrant imminent?
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Tama Tonga, 41, stormed through the WWE ring and directly landed beside Solo Sikoa in a whirling SmackDown edition post-WrestleMania. He helped the former Right-Hand man oust Jimmy Uso and established himself as the new force in Bloodline 2.0. During Backlash, another bombshell development ensued in the familial story in the form of a chiseled Tonga Loa, brother of Tama Tonga, lacing up his boots for Roman Reigns’ faction.
The trio of Siko, Loa, and Tonga eventually became a force to be reckoned with, getting the better of Randy Orton and Kevin Owens in a hard-hitting street fight match. Now, it seems WWE will add to its strength by launching Talla Tonga as the third Bloodline recruit in the last few months.
Talla Tonga is no one else but Hikuleo. Yes, you heard it right. The company officials applied for a new trademark to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 11 as they undergo preparations for the former NJPW star’s debut.
WWE Files To Trademark 'Talla Tonga' https://t.co/eHBiw8aPIA
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 13, 2024
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With this step taken, now it becomes almost evident that Hikuleo will be tipped alongside his brothers, (Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa) and nowhere else. However, during last week’s blue brand show, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa received two new monikers.
Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa received new nicknames
Solo Sikoa has recently addressed Tama Tonga as ‘MFT’ with no one making out what that actually denotes. To clear the air, the wrestler himself posted his slew of nicknames on Instagram. He meant to convey to the masses the savage full form of MFT (Mother F”n Tonga). That said, it was never meant to be a conventional nickname that fans could refer to. So, WWE took matters into its hands and rechristened him as the ‘Right Hand Man‘ to Sikoa.
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Likewise, Tonga Loa got the official tag of “The Infamous Tonga Loa.” It will really be interesting to see what nickname the next bee in the line, Talla Tonga, will be upon his much-awaited Bloodline debut.
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