“Respect Is Earned”: Rikishi Reacts Amid Roman Reigns Allegedly Unfollowing Solo Sikoa of Bloodline on Instagram

WWE continues to weave the all-time great narrative of The Bloodline. A stable that has offered the best stories in recent years. After Roman Reigns‘ defeat at WrestleMania, it seemed that the group was going to disintegrate. But Solo Sikoa has kept it afloat with fresh additions. Nevertheless, the faction now displays a different mentality under new management, prompting talks of unrest. And a WWE Hall of Famer with deep ties to the story commented on the disarray that has seemingly appeared between some members.

After the arrival of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, known in NJPW as the tag team Guerrillas of Destiny, there is speculation about the appearances of Jacob Fatu, who has already inked a deal with WWE, and Hikuleo, who allegedly ended his contractual relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. With the possible lineup looking stronger than ever, it seems more and more likely that the new faction is going to get into a feud with Roman Reigns when he returns.

And the Tribal Chief too has gotten the whiff of the animosity. So much so that he earlier condemned the actions of Solo Sikoa. But now he has taken it a step ahead and unfollowed him instead. Making the cracks within their foundation visible to all. Prompting Rikishi to step in and share a post on the same.

While Rikishi was often seen speaking about the Bloodline back when his twin sons Jimmy and Jey Uso were a part of it, he has been relatively silent on the Bloodline matters since WrestleMania. Though he has dropped a thought or two on some occasions, he has otherwise decided to stay out of this sibling rivalry. At least that was the case until Reigns unfollowed Sikoa on Instagram.  This prompted Rikishi to share a cryptic post that reveals that business is not a playground and respect has to be earned here. “The Business is not a playground. Respect is earned NOT given. #Noplaystationworkers it’s not a game.” In the caption, he further added, “I said it !! And you best understand !! #NotAGame”

So if the equation between The Tribal Chief and The Enforcer is as troubled as it seems, then what does the future hold for Reigns?

Do recent developments indicate a face turn for Roman Reigns?

Without a doubt, WWE knew what exact key to hit for the public to finally support Roman Reigns. This key was with the birth of his character ‘The Tribal Chief’, where he has been a Universal Champion for 4 years, besides being a WWE Champion simultaneously, which he kept for two years. And now they are surely looking to turn him into a babyface against the Tribal Heir.

According to Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, there is a possibility that this confrontation between Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa will be a main event in an important PLE, such as SummerSlam or WrestleMania. So there is still time before we get to see the two powerhouses meet. The creator going up against his own creation is an intriguing story. And with such a long and fascinating build-up to it, the payoff should be satisfactory. But what do you think? Who would win the feud? And who are the other babyfaces who could join Roman Reigns? Let us know in the comments.