How Solo Sikoa Got Outplayed on Live TV
A seemingly normal episode of WWE SmackDown turned into a night of revelations, betrayal, and legal drama as United States Champion Solo Sikoa was handcuffed and taken into police custody during the live broadcast. The chaos unfolded on July 18, culminating in the announcement of a high-profile Steel Cage match at SummerSlam, where Sikoa will be forced to defend his title against his cousin and bitter rival, Jacob Fatu.
The night began with an ominous scene in the parking lot. Police vehicles and flashing lights surrounded what appeared to be an active crime scene. Members of the Menace Family Tribe, Sikoa’s faction, were involved in a mysterious incident that immediately raised questions. No details were given at the time, but the presence of law enforcement set a dramatic tone for the rest of the show.
As the broadcast progressed, General Manager Adam Pearce was confronted backstage by individuals dressed as law enforcement officers. They claimed to be investigating the earlier incident and named Jacob Fatu as a person of interest. Pearce attempted to de-escalate the situation as tensions rose, and after some resistance, Fatu agreed to go with the officers for questioning.
Later in the night, Solo Sikoa entered the arena flanked by his MFT allies, including Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and Tala Tonga. Visibly furious, Sikoa used his promo time to tear into Fatu. He took credit for Fatu’s rise within WWE and labeled him a traitor. He claimed that Fatu was nothing without him and described his cousin as a selfish criminal who had turned his back on the family.
Just when it appeared the story was settling into a familiar conflict, the narrative flipped. Backstage cameras showed Jacob Fatu being released from the police vehicle. Jimmy Uso stood waiting for him as one of the officers informed Fatu that surveillance footage had cleared him of any wrongdoing. Without hesitation, Fatu and Jimmy marched toward the ring.
What followed was a full-blown assault. Jimmy Uso launched a superkick at Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu took down JC Mateo with a vicious strike, and Tala Tonga was laid out at ringside after a double superkick and a diving crossbody from Jimmy. The crowd erupted as Sikoa found himself alone in the ring.
Before Fatu could deliver a final blow with a steel chair, Adam Pearce returned to the scene. Speaking from the stage, he addressed Sikoa directly and declared that if he wanted to frame innocent people, he would now face consequences of his own. Pearce then made it official. At SummerSlam, Solo Sikoa will defend the United States Championship against Jacob Fatu inside a Steel Cage.
The segment ended with another twist. The same officers who had detained Fatu earlier in the evening came back out, this time for Sikoa. He was handcuffed in front of the audience and taken away, leaving Fatu and Jimmy Uso standing tall in the ring as the show went off the air.
SmackDown delivered one of its most shocking closing segments in recent memory. With emotions high and family bonds shattered, all eyes now turn to SummerSlam, where vengeance and justice will be locked inside the cage.