Real-life Bloodline member sends distressing message ahead of WWE SmackDown

A real-life member of The Bloodline has delivered a distressing message ahead of tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown in Chicago. Tonight will be the first episode of the blue brand following Clash at the Castle: Scotland this past Saturday night.

Cody Rhodes defeated AJ Styles in an "I Quit" Match to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship at the premium live event in Scotland. After the match, Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline attacked The American Nightmare but Randy Orton and Kevin Owens made the save.

Ahead of tonight's edition of SmackDown, Rikishi took to Instagram to share an interesting message. He noted that a fake family and friend was worse than an enemy, as shown in his post below.

Rikishi is the real-life father of The Enforcer of The Bloodline, who has been leading the faction during Roman Reigns' hiatus. The Tribal Chief has not been seen since losing to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, but recently unfollowed Solo Sikoa on Instagram.

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WWE Hall of Famer claims Roman Reigns needs to return as a babyface

Former WWE authority figure Teddy Long believes Roman Reigns must return to the company as a face.

Cody Rhodes finally 'finished his story' at WrestleMania XL and dethroned The Head of the Table during the main event of Night Two. Sikoa named himself the leader of The Bloodline while Roman Reigns has been away, and has also kicked Jimmy Uso out of the group.

Speaking on Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Time Machine podcast, Teddy Long stated that Reigns must return to the SmackDown as a babyface.

"I like the idea, though, Mac, I think Roman, he needs to come back as a babyface. That can't be just one [appearance]. He has to get a little bit of a run out of it [...] The only way that really will become believable, and work, is you have to drop [Paul] Heyman," said Long. [8:29 onwards]

You can check out Teddy Long's comments in the video below:

The WWE Universe has begun to chant "We want Roman!" on SmackDown and Paul Heyman has been seen getting emotional. Only time will tell when Roman Reigns will return to SmackDown.