WWE prepares to introduce a new bloodline faction member on SmackDown

As WWE is back with another version of SmackDown on June 20, 2025, the Stamford-based promotion is reportedly preparing to introduce a new bloodline faction member on this week’s Blue brand promotion.

The company is on the verge of welcoming a new member of The Bloodline to TV in this upcoming edition on Friday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Earlier in Money in the Bank, Solo Sikoa’s grip on The Bloodline has started to slip. After being betrayed by Jacob Fatu during the match, Sikoa found himself defeated and exposed, leaving the faction with just its core members, Sikoa and JC Mateo. Owing to this situation, WWE is preparing to introduce a new bloodline faction member. Let’s look into the possibility of who is going to be introduced as a new bloodline faction member on SmackDown—

WWE is on the verge of introducing a new member of The Bloodline to TV in the upcoming edition of SmackDown after the much-talked-about Money in the Bank feud. Despite the shocking turn of events, Solo Sikoa is intent on giving Fatu another chance, saying that he needs to hear him say “I love you, Solo” one more time, and all will be forgiven.

But the chances of that happening appear to be very slim. However, Sikoa might have a plan in place to deal with Fatu anyway.With long-time members Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa side-lined by injuries, reports suggest that WWE creative is looking for a powerful replacement for Fatu, and it seems they may have found one.

According to PW Insider, Hikuleo, a towering 6′8″ former NJPW standout and son of Haku, is rumored to be on the verge of debuting on SmackDown this week.

Even while speaking on WrestleBinge, WrestleVotes claimed that Hikuleo could be making his on-screen debut on the next edition of SmackDown. They stated, “It’s very possible Hikuleo makes his debut this week on SmackDown.”

Despite signing with WWE in July 2024, former NJPW star Hikuleo has yet to be seen on television for his new company. He happened to be a former Bullet Club member only. Hikuleo had his first match in WWE on June 13th, 2025, when he defeated Kit Wilson in a dark match. Also Read: Is veteran WWE mogul Vince McMahon planning to buy a combat sports promotion?However, there has been no explanation as to why he’s taken eleven months to get in the ring for WWE, but now his ascent to the company’s main roster looks to be imminent.