Roman Reigns made a triumphant return to WWE just in time for SummerSlam, creating a significant buzz in the wrestling world. And now, it seems like another member of the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family is looking to make a comeback to the Stamford-based promotion after a hiatus of almost five years.
Rikishi, the first cousin of Roman Reigns and a real-life Bloodline member, has been out of the WWE spotlight since The Undertaker’s final farewell at Survivor Series 2020. However, in a recent discussion, Rikishi expressed his interest in returning to WWE in a new role.
The Samoan Stinker has long been associated with The Bloodline storyline, but has yet to be officially included in the narrative. In an episode of the “Rikishi Fatu Off The Top” podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer mentioned that he would be open to a return, but emphasized the importance of fan support.
Rikishi stated, “I’d do it for the fans. If the fans want me to come back, hey, I need to hear it. I need to see it. I need to feel it, you know, I need to see your signs up there on Monday Night RAW. I need to see your signs on SmackDown – ‘Bring back Rikishi.’ That’s what I need to see.”
Furthermore, Rikishi expressed his willingness to take on a new role within the Bloodline faction, potentially becoming the Wiseman of Roman Reigns after Paul Heyman. He mentioned, “I’m down to be able to be part of the original Bloodline crew, and you know, be that Wiseman, or, you know, whatever the part that you know, the Tribal Chief wants me to be through.”
As fans eagerly await Rikishi’s potential return to WWE, the wrestling world is abuzz with speculation about Roman Reigns’ upcoming matches. Recent events on RAW suggest that Reigns could be facing off against top WWE heels like Seth Rollins at SummerSlam 2025. Initially, a showdown between Reigns and Bron Breakker was rumored, but plans may have shifted to include other superstars like Jey Uso and Bronson Reed in a possible tag team match.
With the WWE landscape constantly evolving, the return of Rikishi and the ongoing saga of The Bloodline promise to bring even more excitement to the world of professional wrestling. Fans can stay tuned for further developments and potentially witness the reunion of one of wrestling’s most iconic families on the grand stage of WWE.
