Absent WWE Bloodline Member Reacts To Hikuleo Debut

Published: Jun 29, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Jun 29, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor

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An absent Bloodline member has reacted to debuts and returns within the faction at WWE Night of Champions.

The June 28 premium live event saw Solo Sikoa challenge for Jacob Fatu’s US Championship.

Jacob Fatu was ultimately overwhelmed by the Bloodline’s numbers, with Tonga Loa making his return, and the former-Hikuleo aligning with the faction during his WWE TV debut.

The latest iteration of the Bloodline stood together following Sikoa’s title win, with the US Champion having JC Mateo, Tonga Loa and Hikuleo by his side.

Tama Tonga – who didn’t appear on the show – has now reacted to these new developments, sharing a GIF of himself shushing the camera.

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You can view Tama Tonga’s post below.

Tama Tonga hasn’t wrestled April, with the Bloodline member written off TV with an attack by LA Knight on the April 18 SmackDown episode

There has been a lot of speculation about who Tama Tonga will align with, with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu on drawing battle lines.

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The debuting Hikuleo is notably the brother of Tama Tonga. He’s the cousin and adopted brother of Tonga Loa.

A name change for Hikuleo in WWE has now been confirmed, with the star now going by “Tala Tonga”. You can read more about this name change right here.

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