WWE started a new chapter in The Bloodline saga following Roman Reigns’ loss at WrestleMania 40. Solo Sikoa took over as the de facto leader with The Rock and Roman Reigns away from TV, and in his first order of business, kicked out Jimmy Uso and welcomed a new member, Tama Tonga.
The Bloodline continues to dominate SmackDown, but Randy Orton and Kevin Owens have stood up to the duo. While Tama Tonga is set to make his official televised debut at WWE Backlash this upcoming Saturday when he teams with Solo to take on team R-KO in France, he recently had his first taste of WWE action.
The Bloodline Took On Randy Orton & LA Knight
After weeks of anticipation, Tama Tonga made his in-ring debut at a live event in Italy, teaming with Solo Sikoa against Randy Orton and LA Knight. Tonga got his first taste of action in WWE, and ended up victorious in the tag match.
WWE Has Brilliantly Introduced The Next Chapter Of The Bloodline Saga
A shocking SmackDown segment saw Solo Sikoa take over The Bloodline and the debut of Tama Tonga. What’s next for WWE’s biggest faction?
Despite getting the win, Orton welcomed Tama properly to the WWE by hitting him with an RKO following the bout:
Other major matches on the show included a WWE World Heavyweight Title Four Way Match, with champion Damian Priest successfully defending against Chad Gable, Gunther and Jey Uso, as well as Cody Rhodes defeating Shinsuke Nakamura to retain his Undisputed WWE title in the main event of the evening.
Tama Tonga Brings 14 Years Of Experience To The Bloodline
Tama Tonga joined WWE after an impressive 14-year tenure in New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he found success as a member of Bullet Club, becoming a 7-time Tag Team Champion and a 4-time NEVER Openweight Champion. His success in WWE remains uncertain, but his debut as part of WWE’s biggest stable alongside established stars hints at a promising future.
Tama Tonga: Age, Height, Weight, Finisher & More To Know
Tama Tonga is WWE’s most recent signing and the newest member of The Bloodline. Here is everything you need to know about Tama Tonga.
As he continues to adapt to the WWE style and build chemistry with his fellow wrestlers, Tonga could very well become a key player in WWE’s roster.
