Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman are the pillars of The Bloodline [Image Credits: WWE]
On this week's edition of Friday Night SmackDown, Tonga Loa was officially anointed to The Bloodline. However, the WWE Universe again clarified that they want Roman Reigns to return to action.
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During the show's opening segment, Paul Heyman was asked to do the honors. The Wise Man also confirmed that Tama Tonga was promoted as the new Right-Hand Man of the faction. The role previously belonged to Jey Uso when The Bloodline was initially formed.
Heyman, who has been cornering The Bloodline despite Reigns' absence, was visibly emotional as the crowd broke into a "We Want Roman" chant.
Check out Heyman's reaction to the chant:
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At WrestleMania XL, Reigns lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes. The Tribal Chief has been absent since dropping the title to The American Nightmare.
Post-WrestleMania, Tama Tonga was added to the faction at Jimmy Uso's expense. Tonga Loa joined the stable at the Backlash France after helping his brother and Solo Sikoa in a tag team match against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.
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