Solo Sikoa to turn babyface for the first time and retire WWE legend at WrestleMania 41? Potential booking explored

Solo Sikoa will face Roman Reigns in a one-on-one clash at WWE RAW's premiere episode on Netflix on January 6, 2024. The Tribal Combat contest is for the prestigious Ula Fala, which was once owned by Reigns.

A loss at this point will certainly have repercussions for Solo Sikoa. Being the leader of The Bloodline 2.0, his credibility will take a huge hit if he loses this war against Roman Reigns. If Solo loses, he might also be shown the door by The Rock, who is also expected to return on the January 6 episode of RAW.

The Final Boss has long been speculated as the secret commander of The Bloodline 2.0, calling shots for the heel group. It was subtly confirmed by Solo at Bad Blood when The Rock showed up during the ending segment of the show. Solo, who was standing with Jacob Fatu, could be heard saying, "It's part of the plan." That buttresses the fact that The Rock had indeed been in touch with Solo after WrestleMania 40.

The Final Boss may kick Solo out of the faction, leading to Solo's face turn for the first time in WWE. That further would set the bout between Solo Sikoa and The Rock for WrestleMania 41. And who knows, the Bloodline 2.0 leader could retire The Rock in what may be the last WrestleMania for the WWE legend. A win at The Show of Shows would also kickstart a new run for Solo Sikoa as a babyface, and he might even enter the title picture.

Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa's match won't have a Tribal Chief Championship

It was rumored that WWE might introduce a Tribal Chief Championship belt for Roman Reigns and Solo's match. However, the rumors were laid to rest after wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer confirmed that no such belt would be introduced.

"As for the rumors related to the introduction of a new title dedicated to the Bloodline storyline, I have been told that this eventuality will not occur. Samoan wrestlers will continue to fight for the Ula Fala," Meltzer wrote in a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. [H/T: Wrestling World]

So far, Reigns and Solo Sikoa have not had a singles clash. The Big Dog, however, defeated Solo's Bloodline at Survivor Series: WarGames with the help of The Usos, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk. It remains to be seen what transpires during the high-voltage match on WWE RAW on Netflix next month.