Does WWE Have A Bloodline Problem?

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[@J_Tevo]

The whole point is that they're pretenders. Solo is intentionally leaning into Roman Reigns characteristics, saying similar lines and taking the moniker of Tribal Chief and it feels wrong and lesser because that's THE POINT. He's not the Tribal Chief, he's a thug who has co-opted the name, and taken the spot without truly grasping the point. They're vicious and animalistic, they want to 'rule over the ashes' and the suits are just hiding their true nature. The OG Bloodline had more of a calculated image, whilst these are all instinct.

[@luckasneo2089]

I aggree. With that said there are only 2 interesting members of the bloodline, jacob and roman

[@vanyadolly]

Exactly. Solo was always loyal when Roman was there. In his mind he's trying to do the right thing by taking responsibility when Roman has failed.

[@dustinsmith8658]

​@@luckasneo2089 and Jimmy

[@candidomuriel2259]

​@@luckasneo2089In fairness, they don't give the others much character depth, yet, n Jacob, I think, is supposed to stand out a little more to keep ppl interested til Roman gets back n also they focus on him giving Solo odd looks, subtly giving a hint that maybe he not 100 percent behind Solo. Maybe The Rock sent Jacob n they have another break-off Bloodline. They got enough family to do it lol

[@drvl7n]

Spot on. This also gives Roman so much material for promos when he comes back. "I was the champ for 4 years feeding this family, what have you done to feed this family?" things like that. It's sort of similar in the first Black Panther when Michael B tried to take over Wakanda while T'Challa was presumed dead. When Roman comes back, so do the true loyalists but there is still The Final Boss in the shadows. There's layers. This is merely the first part of all of it.

[@MJCKCA]

I need Solo to steal Roman's head of the table entrance theme. Imagine Jacob Fatu repeating his onslaught next week just for Roman's theme to hit and everyone getting hyped, only for Solo and the rest of the Bloodline coming out. The heat would be MASSIVE

[@BrianJohnsonArmwrestling]

They wouldn't do that because it would not only ruin it but confuse ppl when it hits wen Roman does come back

[@brokenangel1121]

​@@BrianJohnsonArmwrestling Agreed. Take SummerSlam 2002 for example: Triple H came out to Shawn's music right after their unsanctioned match to play to the audience that Shawn was okay, but ALSO to set them up for his eventual return with Survivor Series. If they were to have Solo do it, they would have done it right after WrestleMania...but then Solo was still a good soldier and Paul would have freaked for him using the Tribal Chief's music like that. There was no way they would do a swerve like that for this story.

[@Jrock111111111]

"That's not their names, but that's what came out of my mouth" 😂

[@TaaitulagiTuigamala]

Cody beat Roman ... but the bloodline story is still carrying the WWE. People don't understand the shoes Solo had to fill ... Roman's shoes ain't easy to fill but I think Solo and the boys are doing a great job ... they are just missing a little comedy like what Jimmy, Jey and Sami use to bring. First bloodline really did feel like a family taking over New bloodline is more like the shield... just causing havoc everywhere they go

[@BrianJohnsonArmwrestling]

Nothing is "carrying" the WWE anymore it's as hot as it's ever been an u can't say this bloodline is carrying anything when u got Drew and CM Punk's rivalry. Stop being a typical Roman homer

[@TaaitulagiTuigamala]

@babyshak98 nah they did ... family have drama as well lmao

[@RAL0981]

@@BrianJohnsonArmwrestlingthe Bloodline story is WWE’s hottest story line there’s a reason it’s still the longest ongoing and it’s only gonna get bigger when Roman returns put down the crackpipe bruh yes Drew and CM punk fued is there but tbh if you poll it Bloodline story wins by a landslide but Drew and Cm Punk right behind it m.

[@Boogerman9047]

Naa Austin Theory just has to cut honest promos and he will get over, trust me there's potential.

[@mcwright0178]

He can’t promo well is the problem. Cena tried his best to put him over and the man couldn’t do it.

[@Boogerman9047]

@@mcwright0178 Nobody is a pro wrestling psychic bro, remember some of the Best names in WWE had all these weird character phases until they finally got it right and I thinkthis time he will get it right. Just needs to right storyline to push him, also he's a young dude, like what if he was your brother or your son? Stop trying to over analyze the guy, let's give him another chance and let's see where that goes.

[@calvinhouston5015]

​@Boogerman9047 Exactly... If any other superstar was struggling like Theory has been, they wouldn't be criticized as harshly. They're not giving Theory a fair chance and it's only because they just don't like him. That's fine, but at least give him a chance and let's see what he can do. Second, they're not seeing and/or don't wanna see the real reason he's been struggling. That reason is bad booking and sabotage all being done by the HHH regime. Yes, the match with Cena didn't get him over but the reason why is because 1. Cena seemed off that night and 2. The match wasn't produced well... His entire US title reign was sabotaged and he didn't/couldn't have any control over his booking. Everything that's happened is because of HHH and creative period. None of it is Theory's fault. I understand that people don't like him, but they should at least have an open mind and see and understand the real reason he's struggled for almost two years and give him a better chance to show what he can do. Am I right or wrong?....

[@Boogerman9047]

@@calvinhouston5015 Let's see how it goes bro, HHH and WWE don't always hit homeruns on superstars all the time so let's see how things develop over time.

[@calvinhouston5015]

@@Boogerman9047 👍👍👍

[@goldenkor6604]

The WWE are doing a great job with the Entire Bloodline Saga. Best Storyline of the past 4 years. Also, I feel like "Consequences to your actions" was the theme of WWE all week, from RAW, Smackdown, and NXT. 😁☝☝

[@herminecobainjulesvernedas5177]

It's so refreshing how humble and relaxed you are (calling yourself Simon Miller, professional idiot, haha)! Especially in this rather divided and toxic realm of the internet

[@djsognal]

Try thinking for yourself. Fishing for KZbin likes by marking out for the Positive Voice of Wrestling that calls himself an idiot in every episode is the most Reddit thing I hopefully will see all day.

[@bandenwesen]

Man you're such a sympathetic dude. Really enjoy watching your videos and listening to you shit-talking yourself. Great work man!

[@kcnoise]

This version of the bloodline is supposed to make the real true version be missed. They’re playing it to perfection.

[@davisonsarai7763]

Not complaining here, I think the whole Bloodline story has been great. But right now, to me, it's feeling a little bit like NWO B Team. We all know Solo isn't winning, and he can't compare to either Roman or Jey. He's good, but not ready.

[@nathanbartlett5841]

The only way he gets ready is by working bigger spots and I think this is perfect. Yeah he’s not beating Cody but he’s done something wwe from 2015 to 2018 would have killed for and that make Roman a super over baby face so he’s doing great.

[@garymaidman625]

That's kinda the whole point, he's the pretender.

[@davisonsarai7763]

@@garymaidman625 then why legitimize him with a title shot? Can't really have it both ways.

[@garymaidman625]

@@davisonsarai7763 is it legitimising him? Maybe he has already legitimised himself by getting massive heat and turning Roman Reigns into a massive babyface without Roman even being there, that's down to Solo. That just adds another layer to it. He believes even more so that he is the Tribal Chief, which means he is even more of the pretender, especially if he wins with the help of his thugs.

[@IEMprod.]

Comparing the new bloodline to the b team of nwo is a mr. Fantastic level stretch. The b team never won matches, and was fodder who was embarrassed on TV every week.

[@MiserableRacer]

The fact that Nia and Tiffany are genuine friends makes the pairing even better. Very natural

[@uncensoredreality]

The whole thing is now giving off nWo 2000 vibes of yes we get the idea, but we’re just tired.

[@afp445]

💯💯💯

[@bernardheadspeth9001]

Who is we?

[@Bravoyeet]

Who is we? You don’t speak for everyone. The bloodline storyline still slaps. Be quiet!

[@afp445]

@@Bravoyeet Well there ARE some folks who are weary of the whole Bloodline saga continuing to drag on. Not hating, just making an observation 🤷

[@ShaggyJonJ]

Like me. Its not awful but you look at 2022 2023 bloodline it was peak. Its not bad now but the same copy and paste run in match finishes and such needed at least a small break or something ​@afp445

[@luketallman891]

Im kinda tired of the Bloodline story but thats a me problem, not a WWE problem. I think as far as Solo and the story goes, its going off fine.

[@arashitendou5941]

One could easily draw parallels to the nWo So far it’s been handled better since 1) they never grew to contain half the flippin roster and 2) the big finale of sorts ended decisively unlike Starrcade Hogan vs Sting But in terms of length it does feel like it’s dragging on a bit, especially if we get a Hollywood vs Wolfpac scenario when Roman returns

[@ryanwaslawski6088]

People whining about Solo is fucking dumb. He’s doing what he’s told and doing his best. I think it’s good and will be great when Roman and the USO’s come back.

[@ladySmokinTreezfourtwnty]

I Agree .. Solo is Doing the Best People forgot that he was Around Roman n his brothers for a Year so Solo knows what to do

[@vishishify]

The problem is that we all know Solo isnt going to take the belt off of Cody. There is no mystery here.

[@GrownUpKid94]

I kinda wish he would tho. That would make his claim to be the tribal chief so much better. Or if solo sikoa loses, you can let Jacob take over the bloodline and bring in hikuleo. Roman and the fatu brothers vs. Jacob and the guerrillas brothers

[@frankmalditx]

@@GrownUpKid94 man i do too 😂

[@lordeowstheking]

So? You can't make storylines even if you know the outcome? Fkn goofy

[@dontaerogers2687]

I thought it was obvious after wrestlemania that Cody was going to hold the belt for a while. So there’s no mystery in general but its a problem when Solo is involved?

[@BrotherBenjiENT]

@@lordeowsthekingpeople be sounding so goofy fr. Just cuz you kno what’s gonna happen next doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@realzionygo]

That shot at the end of SD was telling of the future. The Bloodline turned to Randy Orton, with Cody in the ropes behind them. Then Bloodline all raising their ones in the air. Almost like...reverence to Cody as he was in a cross like posture. And Randy, being The Viper, was on his belly. Biblical!

[@echendrixt144]

damn when you really dive into deep like that it makes me appreciate it that much more, thanks for your POV

[@EwanCumia]

Sandman and Raven did it better.

[@xoronin]

I do agree that Solo does come across as someone trying to fill shoes he clearly cannot fill. Last night he was holding Cody but Jacob was the one directing traffic as the saying goes. The only issue i see is that sometimes it's not clear if that's what WWE wants me to feel. I have to admit sometimes it feels like they want me to take Solo serious as the new Tribal Chief and other times it's like they want me to see him as someone out of his depth. Other than that as long as Jacob is on my screen I'm a happy camper. Also getting Fatu'd is a great verb lol

[@garymaidman625]

Isn't that the beauty of it though, the unpredictability? As a fan, not knowing which why they are going makes it more exciting.

[@xoronin]

@@garymaidman625 I didn't think about it from that perspective. Good point.

[@michaeldewitt7302]

The biggest difference between the bloodline and say the NWO is they’ve figured several ways to add meaningful changes to the stable/story that have both been logical and shown evolutions of the characters involved. These new wrinkles, love them or hate them, have been interesting and make sense.

[@tiredghosts]

alleys in the states go through to other streets... the angle is weird, sure. but they can literally just keep going straight and turn lol

[@IronClawGaming]

Simon Keeps saying Blair doesn't have a story but what he didn't realize is that she was talking to Isla Dawn in the background during the first Chelsea Green segment.

[@MFTBSportsChannel25]

We’re really enjoying this story with the bloodline. Roman gotta come back soon.

[@aijazahmed04]

I want to see Tama's run with belts.. He is just an eye candy to watch..

[@klxo14]

I feel like it’s too early for Roman’s return. I wanted him to come back the Friday after mania but I’m cool with Roman gone for longer now

[@Moneybagzzz]

Yeah I don't think he needs to return yet.

[@theape6778]

Same! I think he should make the save as Jey defends the WWE title at WM42 and setup rock v Roman at wm 43

[@quadirmyrick690]

I have no idea where they do Randy vs Cody

[@theape6778]

Cody retains at SS Roman returns and takes Codys role in the bloodline story away from the title. More hinting and probably do a multi ple program with Randy starting at bad blood imo

[@vanyadolly]

@@theape6778 I feel the same. The bloodline has so much heat that the title would just be a distraction for them. Randy or the Rock will feud with Cody over the title, while Roman and the bloodline go to family therapy or something. Maybe Rocky vs Cody leading into Randy vs Cody when he gets sick of playing the sidekick.

[@MagiaBased]

The problem is that no other Story is on par

[@womenonthemovefitness]

What do we want?? We don’t know! When do we want it? NOW!!!

[@lolo-ip9kq]

More like " what do we want" "Not that" 😂

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

Eh. One of them can't even do a proper low blow. 🤣🤣

[@shanytopper2422]

I love this gangsters version of the bloodline. I think it's really awesome and vicious

[@ImaDoomvenger]

That’s my favorite scene in Austin powers hahahahahaha

[@nfortin24]

Solo IS getting better but that doesn't change the fact that the entire faction is devoid of any charisma right now.. Its basically just Solo, Jacob, and two other dudes.. I don't blame any of the wrestlers for it, its not their fault they were put in this position, but they still DESPERATELY need Jimmy or Roman to come back

[@Corey41929]

Jacob Fatu is already a bigger star than Jimmy fucking uso cmon now 😂

[@vanyadolly]

@@Corey41929 But Jimmy brings that smile and feel-good energy!

[@hrb2358]

Can we get Blair vs Tegan Nox?

[@tharukaepaarachchi814]

Yeah Tiffany does need to hold onto the briefcase for sometime. I still don't think she's ready to be the face of the SM women's division at least in terms mic work. Nia should win the title and then we should develop her relationship with Tiffany and then maybe cash in early 2025. Then we could have the dream match of Charlotte vs Tiffany at Mania 41.

[@JayyAcee]

Simon we will wrestle one day 💯

[@theninexsix]

I'm not the biggest fan of the bloodline but I do think a very long running faction, like the bullet club, is a great idea.

[@coreygreen6511]

The problem is that we all know how we want the storyline to go, but we have to get through the slow, current stages of the story to get to it. We all want Roman to come back. We want The Rock to come back. We want Jimmy to reunite with Jey. We want the Usos to reunite with Roman. We want the Civil War at Survivor Series. We want Rock vs Roman, etc. Let's be patient and let the storyline play out.

[@jeremyruh5219]

Stephanie Vaquer has already made her first match in WWE superstore. They were playing around.

[@TheMuffinman397]

Feels like Smackdown has had the same ending since 2020

[@TheDaveCave_]

Don’t watch the attitude era…

[@MilkyWayGrump]

Also: for Summerslam, you forgot Liv V Rhea, which is totally happening.

[@southpawjimmy9735]

The bloodline problem is that Fatu has made the Tongans look like lame minions after their amazing introductions in the last few months. Second problem is it sets up Roman's face return which will probably nix any Cody/Roman rematch that needs to happen and soon (relatively)

[@garymaidman625]

Not if Cody becomes a heel. Cody has always worked better as a heel.

[@maxfrost4724]

There's truth to it but I really hope that eventually when things with the Bloodline settle and Tongans and Usoz have had their run that they move on to their Guerrillas of Destiny phase, Guerrilla paint and all. There's still alot they can do against other tag teams, touching back on Aj and the OC, Cody and Finns Bullet Club angle.

[@mattlovespeebee]

Solo has the skills of the ShockMaster on steroids

[@MarkSmith-fl4zq]

Really enjoy your reviews and style of talking about wrestling. Keep it up.

[@adarbarrush]

We all know what's going to happen- roman returns at summerslam,costs solo the title, sets up a 4v4 survivor series match, roman teams with jimmy, jey and the rock, the rock turns on roman and helps solo win. Rock wins the whc at the Royal rumble and roman the Royal rumble, they face off at mania, rock turns face and helps roman get rid of solo

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

That’s actually not bad. But I think it would be too soon for Roman to come back. I think KO, Cody, Orton and someone else (quite possibly Brock) challenge The Bloodline at Survivor Series, and lose. And later Paul Heyman comes out in a neck brace and announces that someone wants to speak to Solo face to face. And it’s Rock. And then it goes from there.

[@simsimma5633]

Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin as a tag team is giving JOBBER

[@KkevrockK]

Well to start, they’ve totally devalued what the bloodline is and was. The current iteration is just not. Solo has an even more limited move set than Gunther, meanwhile people like Knight and Randy who fans want to see get pushed aside.

[@candidomuriel2259]

I agree with you, Solo NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE THAT AURA, it's part of the storyline. He THINKS he has what it takes, but it takes more than tougher muscle, which is (I think) Solo was thinking after Mania. N The Rock in his ear pumping him up, makes him believe he The One. But the roster n the fans know he isn't

[@jojostravels]

The only thing that confuses me is that everyone is talking about rock v Cody at WM but no one is talking about who Roman would face? Potentially Seth Rollins?

[@DuskullAtDusk]

I mean... I won't be a dick about it, I'll just be like "this Bloodline isn't for me" and quietly skip their segments for the most part... which is a shame since I wanna watch Randy and Cody... but as Simon always says... "not everything needs to be for everyone" and that's fine, this Bloodline isnt for me

[@user-qp8yp5et9y]

The only reason that i watch this bloodline is jacob fatu. If he wasn't there, i would have skipped this too

[@Deathcatclub]

Bet you liked that Naomi vs Blair match tho 😂

[@module15]

bet you were saying the same about Roman before Heyman came along. Honestly, wrestling fans are the most fickle fans in the world.

[@bernardheadspeth9001]

Wow! The most popular storyline in wrestling is not for you? WrestleMania, Jey vs Roman, Sami vs Roman. You didn't like any of it?

[@DuskullAtDusk]

@@bernardheadspeth9001 I loved OG Bloodline from Sami begging to be let in to WM40, it was so so compelling... since WM40 and Solo it's just lost it's edge ( not Adam Copeland) for me is all

[@TheRayvolution]

That lower third was hilarious. I like your SM gimmick.

[@gagankalkat8037]

I want golden glove Roman Reigns to come back. That Tribal Chief was like a cross between The Godfather and Thanos.

[@mjohn3126]

I think it would be cool if Tiffy cashed in after the Elimination Chamber. Reminiscent of the first cash in

[@adsavage1276]

I really like how the new Bloodline is being use٫ they are more dangerous and unhing compare to the old one.

[@deedee6518]

I'd like to see finn balor back in his demon form to join the watt family.

[@mrdude88]

The problem with this Bloodline and the Bloodline before is that they take up too much of Smackdown 2 hour time.

[@David-bw7is]

I know some think it was the best thing ever, that's fair enough but one of the reasons I stopped watching WWE as much was because of the Blood Line, personally I thought they'd milked it to death and it just went on and on and on and on and it just wasn't for me, so much so that whenever I knew it was gonna be a Bloodline heavy episode I just wouldn't watch.

[@calebdodoo9965]

Tf did I hear Simon say at 6:45? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@residentsteve]

Sorry but I find pretty deadly just awful there ring attire is just dreadful I just can’t stand them like booker T’s commentary 😂.

[@megasquidd]

It’s probably a by product of how good everything has been lately, but Smackdown last night was disappointing. It started strong with the Tiffy/Nia angle, but tailed off from there. Cody coming out to face the Bloodline 4 on 1 was dumb.

[@goatbrook9065]

Very few people can fill roman in his primes shoes, he will go down as one of the greatest of all time so i mean filling his shoes is nearly impossible so i am not one of those people hatin on solo💀 i get it thats a tough ass job, and im not tired of the bloodline at all i think wrestling fans just aren't used to storys like this, pro wrestling has never tried a storyline as long and complex as the bloodline has been, im all here for it. Im okay with short simple storys but its so cool to see something like the bloodline, something no one has done in his business before

[@vanyadolly]

I agree. Stories were predictable and rushed for so long that it's taking time for the fans to come around to things working differently now. I'm loving the new long-term storytelling and that they're giving time for things to develop rather than the constant instant gratification.

[@garymaidman625]

Pro wrestling has done stories this long before, but it's mostly been in the past. The Bret Shawn story was years in the making. The Undertaker Paul Bearer story was years in the making. Unfortunately the Hulk Hogan Kevin Sullivan story was years in the making. The Bruno Sammartino Larry Zbyszko story was years in the making. More recently the DIY breakup and reunification storyline was years. It has been done. The problem is, a large portion of fans have short attention spans. They want a new challenger to a title each PPV/PLE, they want a new champion every two/three months. Roman holding it as long as he did, unfortunately people got bored with it. People think Solo is doing a terrible job, however he has made Roman into a massive babyface without Roman even being there. That shows how good Solo has been.

[@vanyadolly]

That poster is giving off "the Samoan mob dropped their new album" and I'm here for it 😂 After all these years and the great content the bloodline has put out, I'm willing to trust the writing. People honestly don't seem to get that we're not supposed to be happy with Solo as a replacement for Roman. He's doing exactly what he should.

[@garymaidman625]

Samoan Direction? Samoan Sync? Samoanstreet Boys?

[@vanyadolly]

@@garymaidman625 New Kids in the Bloodline?

[@garymaidman625]

There's another one. Imagine Samoans.

[@briwanderz]

i was thinking the bloodline "problem" was more that they are too much the focus, basically the only thing i hear about (for smackdown) is what the bloodline is doing.

[@davidclark8221]

Fantasy booking for Austin Theory: During John Cenas return tour, Cena could yell at him, and start mentoring theory, after telling him "I told you your career would die after our match". Then, we would have a Theory who is trying to live the "Hustle Loyalty Respect" lifestyle, but going against his nature to do it. A John Cena who has to TRY to be the face.

[@joshuacitron899]

All I know is I have consistently found myself in the need for a bump of that Jacob Fatu. Only heard of him before his debut (don’t watch MLW) and ever since his debut he’s been my favorite dude by far and large. As far as I’m concerned they can be a fourth cousin removed…gimme all them bloodline members.

[@aga11ah]

Bloodline 😴

[@JW-1089]

Yes Solo has been badly booked for the last few years but he's been a good heel against babyfaces like Cody,Orton and eventually Roman.

[@TheMtVernonKid]

Carmelo says he doesn't miss well he's been missing alot lol

[@rushnafwadud]

Simon, have you ever thought that this is the other end, the exit of the alley? 🤯

[@user-gh5sd2nm5y]

I think we’re meant to see solo as lightweight. A boy in his dad’s hat. I like where everything is going. Does Roman come back at Summerslam? I could see solo getting the belt. Why not? Have him lose it back to Cody the next night. I’m up for some swerves

[@Hangingwithfarrah]

Jacob overshadowed solo !

[@michaeld1889]

The thing about any storyline/faction, is that it eventually runs its course (*cough-cough* nwo). The Bloodline has been one of the most successful stories in years. That being said, it is nearing its end. I don't think the title needs to be involved here, nor should it be. Part of the problem here is that both Roman & Rock are part time. Ideally, to fantasy book, I'd like to see Roman return and challenge Solo. However, to elevate everyone...Roman should have to defeat Rock FIRST to challenge. Then, after he finally beats Solo and the two bloodlines clash....it should then be OVER, with everyone involved walking away better than they were before. My 2 cents.

[@vanyadolly]

On the other hand, the problem with the nwo was shitty writing and booking. The bloodline has consistently shown that they can reinvent themselves and come up with banger stories and segments year after year. The whole point of it was to build up the next group of Samoan wrestlers after Roman (and Rocky) retire. I'd actually like to see more long-term factions that can function in the background without always having to implode on themselves, because that becomes predicable too.

[@michaeld1889]

@@vanyadolly all great points. Honestly, knowing that Paul Heyman is a part of the writing team on this gives me faith in whatever direction it goes. I mean, he is great at building long term and complex stories (see also Raven vs. Dreamer, with Sandman sprinkled in). My concern with the Bloodline is that it'll eventually stall, but you made a great point.

[@edvinrosenqvist524]

Simon should be in the Pretty deadly musical😆. He was recently on a tour with a wrestling musical.

[@kevonwillis411]

The problem is the random 4th member of the Bloodline.

[@bhhdty2272]

I’ve caught a lot of heat on Twitter but i genuinely believe the match with Cody will prove alot of haters wrong, I think with the interference and shenanigans surrounding it it’ll be a poor man’s version of Cody vs Roman ( which is perfect) with Roman returning to end things, overall I think the heat that the new bloodline gets proves they’ve done their job wrong and Solo has 100% proven his doubters wrong so far.

[@MuhammadAli44444]

I think i finally see it. Roman returns and then faces Jacob Fatu. He follows that up with Solo Sikoa. And then finally the final boss the rock at Wrestlemania. With the Usos facing off against the tongans at the same event. Possibly for the tag titles. You could even do Sikoa vs Fatu to end the bloodline saga for good.

[@MrHastygamer]

Just realising that it's probably unlikely that both women's titles and Mens world title and US and IC titles all switch at Summerslam.

[@introtheartist5625]

Maybe it's just me but I'm enjoying this new bloodline but I can totally understand why people would be getting tired of all the bloodline stuff.

[@anthonycurtis2778]

The problem is that they don't know how to end a match other than with a 10 minute ref bump.

[@mattymac2012]

Mia and Tiffany feels like Bryan and big show

[@Bizzybanks24]

The bloodline problem is good ratings, good crowd reaction, and a good storyline. What will they do

[@johndoiron9615]

Let's not forget that Tiffany could cash in on the champion on Raw too. They could tease a cash-in on Nia then swerve to that.

[@TaaitulagiTuigamala]

Solo going through what every megastar goes through ... the HATE phase. Give it time and i promise Solo will win fans over ❤

[@BrianJohnsonArmwrestling]

#bias

[@djsognal]

0 chance of that happening

[@TaaitulagiTuigamala]

@djsognal yeah people said Roman had zero chance to ... when he was getting bood for 3 years lmao. But now people be like "We want Roman" lmao

[@TaaitulagiTuigamala]

@BrianJohnsonArmwrestling did you have to hash tag that like a 8 year old girl lmao

[@jaysonderrickson9540]

To each their own but I don't really like the direction of the current bloodline. I feel they should be more ruthless, dominate and unpredictable. Solo and GOD should be beating up everyone and not looking so weak in brawls which they have. I get that Jacob is suppose to be the unhinge enforcer but he is making the others look incredibly weak.

[@mattwritethelyricists4836]

random thought... something's telling me that Jacob will sooner or later test Solo's authority in the Bloodline

[@MrMajesticMajesty]

I hope Solo wins to see the chaos unfold

[@OnlyBuenoBars]

*I've never thrown my title over another man's shoulders.*

[@justinkeen2229]

And how many titles have you had? 🤔

[@ianperry9598]

From the majority of what I’ve seen, most of the complaining online are from Roman stans and people who have already made up their mind that “Solo sucks, he has no aura, he’s not like Roman” etc. It just seems like those people aren’t approaching it objectively and actually giving it a chance

[@Boogerman9047]

It doesn't matter if Solo Sikoa loses because of we look at the bigger picture, we all just want Roman Reigns return. And WWE is already building up towards next year's Wrestlemania Main event with Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes because that would be the greatest match ever. Fans will eat their words once this wheel is in motion, it all depends how this plays out, HHH better not drop the ball.

[@EmperorPilaf04]

I'm with you Mr Miller, I genuinely don't understand the criticism 🤷‍♂️

[@unionmusicgroup145]

The bloodline story is awesome. Im just tired of them fueding with KO. Give rhem somebody new. Other then that Solo's development is great. Remember we hated Roman at first too.

[@malikamadou3433]

We'll probably see DIY join Cody against The Bloodline since Jacob attacked them on Smackdown & Randy's been taken out. That'll probably lead to them feuding with the Tongans over the tag titles.

[@NoirOsain]

Solo sikoa didn't really took off , I can't take him seriously.

[@DoctorDoom84]

No

[@MitKemoson]

solo is in his big dawg era. give him some time

[@ODH10]

I don’t mind this match and whatever they do but if Punk vs McIntyre can happen at SummerSlam, THATS GOT TO BE THE MAIN EVENT!

[@lessmesbetancourt2544]

Solo is talented and he has inring skills

[@VAANET]

Love Cody's Reign and he is my favorite wrestler, but if solo took that belt off of cody that would be epic. When your in S tier with Rock and Roman, you cant lose the belt to anyone else

[@falconarrow]

Yo Simon, I know you're a positive POS, but I agree with the haters. Cody v Solo and Priest v Gunther are fine for B level PPVs, but for the second biggest event on the calendar? Not even close. More people wud like to see Cody v Jacob Fatu right now.

[@justmarcus33]

Most people don't even know who Jacob Fatu isother than a guy Solo brought in..... you're confusing "internet wrestling fans" with "most people"

[@justmarcus33]

If WWE brought... Kenny Omega, and half a NJPW over a good 75% of the audience wouldn't know who they were. That's the AEW problem, where Tony thinks "most people" follow wrestling the way hardcore fans do, when in reality.... Solo is a "big deal" and Gunther is a "big deal" because they've been presented as such and THAT is how a majority of fans see them

[@ItsYuhBoyyyy]

Jacob v Cody makes literally no sense right now though

[@falconarrow]

@@justmarcus33 it's about how he is being presented. I don't have a clue who he is or what he did pre-WWE. But he is a star

[@justmarcus33]

@@falconarrow He's won 0 matches, he's literally done nothing other than attack who Solo says....why would that be WORLD TITLE SHOT?

[@MilkyWayGrump]

I think there are two big weak points with the storyline, and only one is truly inherent to this story itself: First, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa are, at least in my opinion, easily the weakest links in this story, and until basically last month, this story was just them, Solo, and Paul, which emphasized that weakness. But really, the bigger, second issue which I've been seeing a lot: Triple H and creative have been dragging their feet and beating a dead horse a LOT in the build-up of some of these stories, and it results in feeling like PLEs are the only time that the plots move forwards, and everything else feels like wheels spinning. The Liv/Dom storyline only just now reintroduced Rhea after several months of Liv chasing Dom with very little progess forward. Same more or less goes for Punk and McIntyre. The thing is, that those stories have massive, engaging personalities attached on all fronts, whereas for the Bloodline, as I mentioned, two of the four members just haven't been shown to be particularly interesting enough to keep that slow build entertaining. Thats just my thoughts though.

[@DBToy]

This is my bloodline, I was barely into wrestling anymore during the first run and never had any fear for the usos destroying the roster the way these wolves are!!!

[@kitdyson9468]

If Cody is telling us that wrestling as more than one royal family, then it makes sense he would have to face the "other" royal family

[@muzman486]

I’m pretty sure Roman is a sega genisis guy not a Nintendo guy… Jesus Simon get your facts straight.

[@kodybrittingham2503]

Solo was brought up as Roman's enforcer, but lost way too much. WWE booked him wrong. He's doing great as the Usurper, but he does lack aura.

[@garymaidman625]

The thing with an enforcer is that he isn't meant to win matches, he is meant to beat up people. The fact that he is the one that took out first Jimmy and then Paul means he is still the enforcer pretending to be the Tribal Chief.

[@kodybrittingham2503]

@@garymaidman625 but winning a few would give him a little more credibility as a threat. Let's be honest, Solo doesn't look that intimidating compared to others on the roster. Some wins would help him

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

@@kodybrittingham2503You’d think that dominant victory he had over Cena would have meant something. Other than that face to face at Mania, it did nothing for Solo.

[@kodybrittingham2503]

@buhbuhjaychampagne1706 exactly. Because after Cena, didn't he lose a bunch?

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

@@kodybrittingham2503 Solo did lose a bunch. I’ve heard “he’s the heel, he’s supposed to lose”, but you can’t build up a faction leader who’s consistently looking at the lights. DQ losses with beat downs can only be done so often as well.