Internal strife within The Bloodline intensified on WWE SmackDown, centering on a growing rift between Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo. The tension came to a head following an incident during the show’s opening segment.
During the initial standoff featuring The Bloodline, Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso attacked JC Mateo from behind. This interference inadvertently caused Mateo to knock Jacob Fatu from the ring. Fatu immediately accused Mateo of having struck him.
The conflict persisted into the subsequent match between Jimmy Uso and JC Mateo. Solo Sikoa attempted to create a distraction for Uso, aiming to provide an opportunity for Fatu to intervene. However, Uso sidestepped Fatu’s attempted attack, leading Mateo to collide with Solo Sikoa, dislodging him from the ring apron. Jimmy Uso ultimately secured the victory against Mateo with a rollup.
Following Mateo’s match, Jacob Fatu displayed clear frustration. JC Mateo then directly confronted Solo Sikoa, asserting, “he wasn’t the problem, but that Fatu was.” This exchange highlighted Solo Sikoa’s position caught between the escalating dispute.