Real-life Bloodline member gives honest take on whether Solo Sikoa's faction needs new recruits in absence of two major WWE stars 

WWE is entering the Netflix era, and The Bloodline saga is set to explode with a Tribal Combat Match between Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns on the upcoming RAW. Ahead of this monumental clash, Rikishi shared his thoughts on whether The New Bloodline requires the arrival of fresh recruits, particularly in the absence of Tonga Loa and Bronson Reed, who were injured in the Men's WarGames Match at the 2024 WWE Survivor Series.

On his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi weighed in on the future of The New Bloodline, considering the possibility of adding more members. He indicated that Solo Sikoa is poised for a singles push, potentially vying for the World Championship.

The WWE Hall of Famer also suggested that Jacob Fatu could excel as a singles competitor, while Tama Tonga could contribute significantly to the tag team division:

"Solo [Sikoa] is ready to move into that position. As far as Jacob [Fatu] is concerned, I kind of see him moving as a singles star somewhere. And then you have Tama [Tonga]; Tama can be really effective in The Bloodline. He needs somebody to be teamed with, like his brother or someone, I would think, as far as to be able to hold... go after the tag team straps," Rikishi said.

The real-life Bloodline member emphasized that new additions should be integrated into the group strategically when the time is appropriate:

"Have Jacob go after the USA strap or Intercontinental and have Solo go after the main belt. And then when the time is right, those that are on the sidelines, when they are ready, start to bring them in," he added. [From 19:40 to 20:30]

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WWE legend Rikishi offers candid advice to The OG Bloodline member

During the same interaction on his Off The Top podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer also offered advice to a member of The OG Bloodline. The name being discussed is Jimmy Uso.

Rikishi advised Jimmy Uso to maintain his position as the elder statesman within The OG Bloodline, highlighting his responsibility for guiding the younger members and fostering a secure environment within the faction:

"Continue to play that part. You're the older brother out there, the older twin, the older Bloodline, besides you and Roman Reigns. The boys, they're in a safe place amongst each other. With Jimmy leading the crew, he's got experience with him and his brother Jey. You've got this whole new crew underneath them. They're like some of the OGs now, pushing 17, going into 18 years," he said.

WWE fans will have to wait and see who will emerge as the true Tribal Chief following Roman Reigns' match against Solo Sikoa on the premiere of RAW on Netflix on January 6, 2025.

Please credit the Off The Top podcast and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.