Solo Sikoa Claims US Title Amid Controversy

Solo Sikoa captured his first WWE United States Championship at Night of Champions 2025 by defeating Jacob Fatu in a match marred by significant outside interference. Sikoa was aided by allies JC Mateo and the returning Tonga Loa, with the pivotal moment coming when former NJPW star Hikuleo, now competing as Tala Tonga, made his WWE debut and chokeslammed Fatu through the announce table. The match outcome drew criticism from fans and veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter due to the lack of a disqualification despite the interference. Sikoa's win establishes his new Bloodline faction, now featuring prominent Tongan members, as a dominant force on WWE's main roster. In the aftermath, speculation has intensified about Fatu seeking retribution and who might emerge as Sikoa's next challenger, with Fatu considered a leading contender for a rematch. The events have shifted the power dynamics within WWE's roster.