The alliance between Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa imploded spectacularly during the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match this past Saturday. The pivotal moment occurred as Sikoa was ascending the ladder to claim the briefcase, only for Fatu to intervene. After grabbing his leg, Fatu stared him down and declared, “I hate you,” before attacking him and executing his Mighty Moonsault through a ladder bridge at ringside. This betrayal ultimately allowed Seth Rollins to win the match.
The dramatic turn at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, was not just a spontaneous act but a calculated shift in character alignment. According to a report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer following the event, Jacob Fatu is now slated to work as a babyface. Conversely, Solo Sikoa and his associate JC Mateo are expected to continue their roles as heels, cementing the battle lines for a new feud.
Backstory Behind the Inevitable Betrayal
This rift was the culmination of months of escalating tension, which reached a breaking point on the June 6 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. During a backstage segment, a camera caught Sikoa mocking the United States Champion to JC Mateo. Sikoa reportedly called Fatu “all gas, no brains,” a disrespectful twist on Fatu’s own catchphrase, which the Samoan Werewolf overheard.
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In the aftermath of the Money in the Bank incident, Sikoa made his feelings public through a pointed post on his Instagram Story. He shared a throwback image of himself with Fatu, but with Fatu’s face conspicuously crossed out by a large red ‘X’, signaling the definitive end of their partnership.
With Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa remaining out of action, the landscape of The Bloodline has been drastically altered. Fatu, who captured the United States Championship at WrestleMania 41, now appears poised for a singles run as a top protagonist, setting the stage for a deeply personal war against Sikoa and Mateo.
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