The next chapter of The Bloodline saga may be imminent, as recently signed WWE talent Hikuleo was reportedly spotted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the June 27 episode of Friday Night SmackDown and the Night of Champions premium live event.
According to a report from PWInsider, multiple sources in Riyadh have confirmed that Hikuleo traveled with the WWE roster for the international events. This has immediately fueled speculation that the former NJPW star could be making his official on-screen debut this weekend.
His presence is particularly significant due to his direct family ties to the ongoing storyline. Hikuleo is the son of wrestling legend Haku, the real-life brother of Tama Tonga, and the cousin and adopted brother of Tanga Loa. With his family members currently embroiled in a power struggle within The Bloodline, his potential arrival carries major implications.
The timing coincides with a critical match at Night of Champions, where Solo Sikoa is set to challenge Jacob Fatu for the WWE United States Championship. The introduction of another family member into the volatile situation could dramatically alter the faction’s leadership and alliances, with some reports suggesting Hikuleo could align himself with Sikoa.
After signing with WWE in the summer of 2024 following an eight-year tenure in Japan, Hikuleo has been kept off major television programming. He has competed in two matches under the company’s banner, defeating Kit Wilson on an episode of “WWE Main Event” and securing a victory in a non-televised dark match before a SmackDown taping.
While he is not officially scheduled for any matches on the televised portion of SmackDown, his arrival in Saudi Arabia adds a significant layer of unpredictability to one of WWE’s most prominent narratives.