Following recent rumors about his arrival in Saudi Arabia, the wrestler known as Hikuleo officially made his WWE main roster debut at the 2025 Night of Champions event. He made a key impact in the US Championship match between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
Hikuleo joined Solo Sikoa’s faction, the Bloodline, strengthening the Tongan presence in WWE. At Night of Champions 2025, Solo Sikoa challenged family member Jacob Fatu for the US Championship, leading to an intense battle between the two Samoan powerhouses. During the match, Bloodline member JC Mateo interfered, which allowed Tonga Loa to return and attack Fatu from the top rope. Despite this, Fatu fought back and took control with his offensive moves.
When Fatu seemed poised to finish Solo Sikoa with his signature Moonsault, Hikuleo made his debut by dragging Fatu ringside and delivering a chokeslam onto the announcer’s table. Although commentators Michael Cole and Wade Barrett did not name him, wrestling fans recognized the 7-foot giant as Hikuleo. He then threw Fatu back into the ring, setting the stage for Solo Sikoa to hit his Samoan spikes and secure the US Championship victory. Prior to this debut, Hikuleo had appeared in a couple of dark matches before Friday night’s SmackDown, indicating WWE’s preparation for his main roster arrival.
With Hikuleo joining Solo Sikoa alongside family members Tonga Roa and the absent Tama Tonga, the Bloodline faction looks poised to dominate the US Championship scene. This marks Solo Sikoa’s first main roster title win and his first championship since a brief reign as NXT North American Champion three years ago. Jacob Fatu had won the US title at WrestleMania 41 by defeating LA Knight but lost it after 70 days, marking WWE’s first pinfall loss in a year since his debut.
Fan Take: Hikuleo’s arrival and alliance with Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline injects fresh energy and dominance into the faction, promising exciting new storylines for WWE fans. This shift could significantly reshape the US Championship landscape and elevate the Bloodline as an even more formidable force in WWE.
