The battle lines within the ongoing The Bloodline saga were drawn deeper on the most recent edition of WWE SmackDown. Following a tag team match that saw Jacob Fatu and Jimmy Uso defeat Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo, the post-match scene escalated quickly. Sikoa, flanked by the recently returned Tonga Loa and the new Talla Tonga, launched a brutal three-on-two assault, leaving Fatu and Uso overwhelmed in the center of the ring.
This imbalance of power has led to considerable speculation about how Fatu might counter the new United States Champion’s growing faction. One prominent theory suggests that to even the odds for a potential championship rematch at SummerSlam, Fatu could seek the help of another former stablemate: Tama Tonga. The idea of Tama returning to help Fatu dethrone Sikoa presents a compelling narrative direction.
However, a significant real-world obstacle complicates any plans for an imminent return. Tama Tonga is currently sidelined from WWE programming with a serious injury that may require surgery. There is no official timetable for his return to the ring.
He was written off television following a segment on the April 18, 2025, episode of SmackDown, where LA Knight attacked his arm. This storyline beat was designed to accommodate his legitimate injury, which occurred shortly after a high-impact arrival in the company. Before being sidelined, Tama Tonga had established himself as a pivotal member of Sikoa’s group, debuting at Backlash France and reaching the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament.
While the prospect of Tama Tonga returning to play a decisive role in the United States Championship feud is a logical and engaging storyline, his current injury status makes this scenario purely hypothetical. For now, Jacob Fatu must find another way to combat the formidable group led by Solo Sikoa.