After rumors were circulating over the last few days about his reported presence in Saudi Arabia, the man known as Hikuleo finally made his on-screen WWE debut at the 2025 Night Of Champions premium live event, making his presence known in the United States Championship match between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
Hikuleo Debuted And Joined Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline
The Solo Sikoa version of The Bloodline continues to have a Tongan influence, as yet another member has joined his ranks. At Night Of Champions 2025, Solo Sikoa challenged family member Jacob Fatu for the United States Championship, with the pair going at it in a powerful clash between two Samoan brutes. Bloodline member JC Mateo ran down to interfere, allowing a returning Tonga Loa to appear, pushing Fatu from the top rope. This wasn’t enough, as Fatu rallied back and gained control of the contest with a flurry of offense.
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When it looked as though Jacob Fatu was set to defeat Solo Sikoa after hitting his signature moonsault, a debuting star showed up at ringside, dragging Fatu out of the ring and chokeslamming him onto the announce table. Although Michael Cole and Wade Barrett didn’t say his name, as it may very well change now that he’s debuted officially on the main roster, many fans will know the seven foot giant as Hikuleo – formerly of NJPW and son of the legendary Haku. Hikuleo threw Fatu back in the ring, laying the table for Sikoa to hit a Samoan Spike and win the United States Championship. In recent weeks, Hikuleo has competed in a pair of dark matches prior to Friday Night SmackDown, with WWE seemingly readying him for this impending debut.
Solo Sikoa Is The New United States Champion
With Hikuleo joining Solo Sikoa’s ranks alongside his fellow family members Tonga Loa and the absent Tama Tonga, Sikoa’s Bloodline is looking like a force to be reckoned with once again, especially now with the United States Championship around his waist. This is the first main roster title won by Solo Sikoa, and his first title since a very brief reign as NXT North American Champion three years ago.
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Fatu picked up the United States Title back at WrestleMania 41 where he defeated LA Knight, and his reign comes to an end after 70 days, and serves as his first ever pinfall loss in WWE, a whole year after debuting in the company.
