WWE legend to replace Roman Reigns as Tribal Chief, Top star changes name & more - 3 things to expect from The Bloodline on SmackDown this week

During Roman Reigns' absence, an intriguing event is set to unfold this Friday on Smackdown live from the Madison Square Garden in New York City. Solo Sikoa and the company will be hosting a Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony, adding an element of excitement to the Bloodline Saga.

What can we anticipate from The Bloodline this week after Solo Sikoa spilled the beans to Paul Heyman that Roman Reigns won't be returning? In the previous episode, we also witnessed Jacob Fatu joining the faction and launching an assault on Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens.

Here are three things that can happen during the aforementioned ceremony:

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The Rock replaces Roman Reigns and is revealed to be the new Tribal Chief

Solo Sikoa is currently leading the race to become the new Tribal Chief, but there's a possibility that a former World Champion could end up claiming the title in the upcoming episode. The Rock might make a sudden appearance and reveal that he's been the one orchestrating everything behind the scenes.

On SmackDown after WrestleMania 40, The Enforcer made it clear that he was just doing what The Tribal Chief commanded when he took out Jimmy Uso. This got fans wondering if he's acting under Roman Reigns' sway.

This week, we might find out that The Rock was the one calling the shots. He could have quietly taken control of The Bloodline and stepped into the role of the new Tribal Chief while Roman Reigns was away. The Brahma Bull had already hinted at becoming the Head of the Table earlier this year. He made it clear that he saw himself as the one in charge, even going as far as calling himself The Final Boss.

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Rikishi replaces Paul Heyman as the Bloodline's Wiseman

It seems like there's some serious tension brewing in The Bloodline regarding Paul Heyman. He and Solo Sikoa don't seem to see eye to eye, hinting at potential conflicts down the line. Sikoa might kick Heyman out of The Bloodline this week.

The Enforcer could shock everyone by bringing in his father, Rikishi, to fill in for the iconic manager during the upcoming ceremony. People have been speculating for ages about the WWE Hall of Famer joining the Bloodline storyline. Well, it seems like all that speculation might finally become reality this week when Sikoa kicks Heyman to the curb and replaces him with the legendary wrestler.

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Solo Sikoa rechristens himself as Caeser Sikoa

The Stamford-based promotion recently trademarked the name Caesar Sikoa. With just one WWE Superstar linked to the name, it seems there might be a connection to Solo Sikoa in some way.

Even though Solo doesn't officially hold the title of Tribal Chief, he wields a significant amount of power within The Bloodline. His authority is comparable to that of Caesar, a prestigious title given by Roman emperors to their chosen successors to show their royal status.