As anticipation builds for WWE’s upcoming event Bad Blood, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring an unexpected tag team. The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, will join forces with The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, to face off against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu of The Bloodline. However, this alliance has sparked intrigue and speculation, especially with Afa Anoa’i Jr., the former WWE star known as Manu, suggesting a surprising outcome.
The backstory leading to this unique pairing stems from the animosity that Reigns and Rhodes share toward Sikoa and Fatu. Due to this friction, the two Superstars found themselves with no choice but to team up. This move has raised eyebrows among fans and commentators alike, particularly as it creates tension with R-KO (Randy Orton and Kevin Owens), who are dissatisfied with Reigns’ decision to ally with Rhodes.
Afa Anoa’i Jr.’s Bold Prediction
In a recent episode of Enter The Bloodline, presented by Sportskeeda Wrestling, Afa Anoa’i Jr. offered his insights on the forthcoming clash. Many fans have speculated that Reigns and Rhodes would emerge victorious, but Afa Jr. took a daring stance. He asserted that The Bloodline duo of Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu will clinch the win.
“I’m connected to both sides on this one. I’m kind of right down the middle on this one, but I feel like at the end of the day, it being Bad Blood, I feel like The Bloodline being Solo and Jacob are going to win,” Afa Jr. declared. He elaborated on his reasoning, saying, “We’re talking about two people that are well-oiled machines. Solo and Jacob, they’re familiar with each other, whereas the other two are familiar with each other on a different sense, so I’m interested to see how they gel as a team. But again, this is tag team wrestling, and I gotta give it to The Bloodline.”
Afa Anoa’i Jr.’s prediction holds weight, as he shares deep connections with all four competitors in this tag team bout. Not only did he previously partner with Cody Rhodes as part of Legacy, but he is also a real-life relative to Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, and Jacob Fatu. Reigns is Afa Jr.’s cousin, while Sikoa and Fatu are his nephews, which adds a layer of complexity to his insights.
Roman Reigns’ Future at WWE Royal Rumble 2025
Beyond the excitement surrounding Bad Blood, there are also whispers about Roman Reigns’ potential participation in the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble in 2025. During a Live Q&A session on Sportskeeda’s Backstage Pass, Joey of WrestleVotes hinted at Reigns’ involvement.
“I can just say Roman’s on the Rumble poster, likely to be in the Rumble match; you can draw your own conclusions,” he teased.
The 2025 Royal Rumble will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 1, and fans are eager to see how the storyline unfolds.
As the countdown to Bad Blood continues, all eyes will be on the ring to see if Afa Anoa’i Jr.‘s prediction comes to fruition. Will The Bloodline secure the victory, or will the alliance of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes prove to be more formidable than expected? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the drama of professional wrestling never fails to deliver.
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