Why is Cody Rhodes facing Solo Sikoa on WWE SmackDown? Exploring possible reason

Cody Rhodes will take on Solo Sikoa in the main event of tonight's WWE SmackDown. The Undisputed WWE Champion came to CM Punk's rescue when Solo and The Bloodline threatened the Second City Saint in his hometown of Chicago.

The American Nightmare looks to be on a collision course with Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline that lasts most of the summer. They first bumped heads at Clash at the Castle when the group tried to ambush the champion after he defeated AJ Styles.

Cody Rhodes was adamant about dealing with Solo's new group; tonight's match on WWE SmackDown could be the first of many. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens backed him at Clash at the Castle, and shenanigans are likely to ensue tonight involving those two and the Tongans.

Rhodes isn't putting his title on the line tonight, which suggests Money in the Bank could be when Sikoa challenges. Recent reports claim the former NXT North American Champion is headed for a title match. The two rivals could be set for a best-of-three scenario with their final battle at SummerSlam.

Meanwhile, Randy Orton could be keeping a close eye on the situation and looking to put himself in the title picture. The Viper set his sights on Rhodes' title at Clash at the Castle.

Several subplots look set to intertwine around the title picture. Rhodes and Sikoa's match tonight on WWE SmackDown could be crucial in the new Bloodline saga.

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Roman Reigns could return to WWE SmackDown amid Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa's feud

Solo Sikoa is the new Head of the Table, leaving The Wiseman Paul Heyman fearing for his life. The WWE Hall of Famer was the enforcer of The Bloodline while Roman Reigns called the shots.

The Tribal Chief has been absent since WrestleMania XL after losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes. Fans are waiting for his return, and it could come to take down Sikoa while he eyes world title glory.

Roman Reigns could gatecrash Sikoa's world title and Bloodline plans and make a heroic return. He and Cody Rhodes could put their issues aside to ensure the Tribal Chief doesn't claim the title and the faction. This would pave the way for Randy Orton to become Rhodes' next challenger and heat up WWE SmackDown's main event scene.

A Reigns SummerSlam return would be ideal, as he debuted his Head of the Table character four years ago at the PLE. He could make a similar impact and stop Solo Sikoa's reign of terror at the biggest party of the summer.