Attitude Era icon to return after 1508 days as the referee for Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa? Potential WWE RAW swerve explored

An Attitude Era legend might make a comeback after 1508 days to officiate the Tribal Combat match between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa on the first WWE RAW airing on Netflix. The two stars will be leaving their tribes behind for the highly-anticipated showdown.

Rikishi, who was a prominent name during WWE’s Attitude Era, was last seen on TV at The Undertaker’s retirement ceremony at Survivor Series 2020. He has long been rumored to play a part in the Bloodline saga but has yet to make a move. Tonight on SmackDown, we might finally get some clarity on his role, as Nick Aldis could announce that the WWE Hall of Famer will be the referee for the match.

The 59-year-old might step in and suggest that Sikoa and Reigns sort out their issues with him watching over them. However, on January 6, during the match, he could betray The OTC and help his son snag the win in the Tribal Combat match, adding an exciting twist to the story.

The legend recently gave a shoutout to Sikoa for taking on the role of Tribal Chief. As a father, he probably can't stand the thought of Roman Reigns taking that title from his son. He likely wants to see his son thrive and lead The Bloodline. To keep the 31-year-old in charge, he could come up with a plan to stop Reigns from winning during the match.

Rikishi being part of this saga could spice up the storyline leading to WrestleMania 41, but right now, it’s all just speculation. We’ll have to wait and see if he decides to jump in.

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Will Roman Reigns come out victorious?

The Stamford-based promotion has invested a ton of time and energy into the Bloodline saga. Fans should brace themselves for some surprising twists and turns before it all comes to an end.

Since returning at SummerSlam 2024, Reigns has been hell-bent on reclaiming his Ula Fala. He teamed up with The Usos, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 to take on the new iteration of The Bloodline. Now, he wants to settle it in a one-on-one affair vs. The Street Champion of the Island. Will The OTC pull off a victory, or will his 31-year-old opponent take the lead? The possibilities are limitless.

A threat of The Rock looms large while Paul Heyman appears to be scheming something special for CM Punk. Will The Great One step in or send someone to sabotage Roman Reigns' shot at becoming the Undisputed Tribal Chief? Let’s tune in on January 6 to find out what goes down.