New Wiseman to betray Roman Reigns, the Original Tribal Chief injured? 3 ways The Big Dog could be written off tv on SmackDown 

Following his electrifying return at SummerSlam, Roman Reigns made his presence felt last week on SmackDown as he laid waste to the Solo Sikoa-led Bloodline. The Original Tribal Chief is also scheduled to appear on the upcoming episode of the blue brand.

However, this could be the last time fans see Roman in August, as the company has advertised his next appearance for mid-September. Hence, the creative team could write him off television this Friday night.

The following piece will explore three potential ways Roman Reigns could be written off television on this week's SmackDown:

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#3. The Bloodline blindside Roman Reigns in the backstage area

After laying waste to Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam, Roman Reigns single-handedly decimated the entire Bloodline on last week's episode of SmackDown. This was the second instance in less than a week when the Original Tribal Chief got the better of The Street Champion.

Given how things unfolded, an irate Solo Sikoa could look to avenge his humiliation from last week. The Street Champion and his Bloodline could hit back at Reigns this Friday, attacking The Big Dog in the backstage area. The heel faction could brutalize Reigns, leading to the Original Tribal Chief being sidelined until mid-September.

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#2. Rikishi returns as the new Wiseman of The Bloodline and betrays Roman Reigns

While it has been several weeks since Paul Heyman was kicked out of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa has yet to recruit a new Wiseman for his faction. Things may finally change this Friday, as The Street Champion could introduce his father, Rikishi, as the new Wiseman of The Bloodline.

The WWE Hall of Famer has previously teased his involvement in the Bloodline Civil War, and he could return on SmackDown to join forces with Solo. While Rikishi acknowledged Roman Reigns as The Tribal Chief in an earlier interview with Sportskeeda, he could betray The Big Dog following his comeback and align with his son this Friday.

Under the guidance of Rikishi, The Bloodline could launch a brutal attack on Reigns, leading to the Original Tribal Chief being stretchered out of the arena.

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#1. Hikuleo debuts as a new Bloodline member and takes out Reigns

As mentioned earlier, Roman Reigns has single-handedly overpowered Solo's Bloodline since his return to WWE TV at SummerSlam. Hence, the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief could strengthen his faction by adding a new member.

As fans must be aware, Tama Tonga's half brother, Hikuleo, is rumored to be a part of Solo's faction, and the same could be revealed on this week's SmackDown. The six-foot-eight-inch star could launch a brutal attack on Roman and officially join forces with Sikoa's Bloodline, much to the shock of WWE fans.

WWE could then use an "injury" angle to keep Roman away from action until mid-September.