SmackDown began with a teaser of Bloodline, and then the new Bloodline entered the stadium. But something was different. What? We only saw Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga enter the arena, and it appeared that Tonga Loa, like Jacob Fatu, was absent this week. This was a big thing because they were always together. Since then, people all over the internet have been discussing the matter.

Sikoa didn’t address Loa’s absence during the segment, which led to a lot of speculation. Along with Loa, one-half of the Tag championships were also not shown, thus leaving the fans concerned since there is a possibility that the man was hurt during last week’s Smackdown.

He could be possibly nursing the injuries he sustained after Roman Reigns’s attack last week. Regardless, Sikoa and Tama Tonga ganged up on Reigns and, after a brawl, slammed him throughout the commentary table at SmackDown.

Although this may not be the case, most fans believe that Loa would have missed his fight. They stated this was really because of how many botches he had done in the past, and it would not be surprising if this was another botch he had done.

Fans also assume that Solo Sikoa would have requested assistance in the replacement of Tonga Loa, a new member of the Bloodline. It will be fascinating, but who is this new wrestler that supporters expect to debut this week?

Tonga Loa’s absence has fueled rumors that Hikuleo may make his debut

When Loa did not appear with the Bloodline, except from trolling, many speculated that it was time for Hikuleo to make his debut.

Well, rumors from last month suggest that Hikuleo, who is the half-brother of Tama Tonga and adopted brother of Tanga Loa, will soon be a part of WWE. Sean Ross has shared this but no specific date was mentioned. With the new Bloodline in power, his debut makes sense to people.

Not only that, but many believe this debut will happen because Roman Reigns officially took out Loa last week with horrific chair shots. An X user stated, “tonga loa not there, looks like roman’s multiple chair shot attacks took him out. no jacob possibly, no tonga loa, solo gonna need another person. hikuleo debut tonight?”

Well, Hikuleo’s NJPW contract ran out in June 2024. As per Sapp, the wrestler confirmed that he spoke to WWE in January 2023 but the discussion didn’t reach a positive conclusion.

Aside from these possibilities, fans are more focused on the notion that Loa may have botched his fight, which would be funny. One fan stated, “Tonga Loa probably botched his flight”

Why? The wrestler has a history of botching fights. Let us take the Friday Night SmackDown 07/12 as an example. He was with The Bloodline and busy wreaking havoc on Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. When Tama Tonga was beating up Orton, Loa ushered his brother away so that he, too, could get a chance to beat up The Viper. But instead of punching Orton, Loa ended up patting his back and WWE fans found it hilarious.

However, there have been multiple such mistakes on Tonga Loa’s end. On a similar note, X users commented:

• “Tonga Loa botched by not showing up on the show….JK I wish he was there.”
• “Tonga Loa not there with Solo & Tama? Don’t tell me bro botched his flight now.”

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