• Solo Sikoa Will Turn Babyface Because His Personality Is Winning Fans Over, Says WWE Hall Of Famer
On his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi spoke passionately about the growing fan support for his son, Solo Sikoa, revealing why he believes a future babyface turn is inevitable. According to Rikishi, the real Solo – the one viewers see in viral backstage clips – is charming, funny, caring, and incredibly likable. And that version is slowly breaking through the character’s heel exterior.
Rikishi began by acknowledging that the viral videos of Solo goofing around backstage aren’t gimmick work at all. “The videos the world sees – that’s really Solo,” he said. “It’s so nice to see him just cut loose and be himself. He’s really that kid – down to earth, funny.” He recalled the video where Solo helped a woman load her luggage onto an airplane overhead bin. “Behind the scenes of that vicious, evil leader, that’s the real him,” Rikishi said proudly.
Rikishi was then asked whether Solo should remain the leader of My Family Tree or eventually break out on his own as a babyface. Rikishi said Solo’s natural charisma and likability make a turn unavoidable. “I do see that happening,” he said. “Because that real personality is starting to show through.”
He even laid out a storyline idea for how the babyface turn could unfold – one involving betrayal, reinforcements, and an eventual reunion with Roman Reigns and The OG Bloodline. “If somebody big were to come through,” Rikishi said, “and you’ve got personal vibes between Solo and The Tribal Chief, and these two guys come in with personal drama against Roman, I can see it.”
He continued painting the scenario: “During the time when it comes – boom – MFTs turn on Solo. Solo gets up… boom, boom. Out of nowhere here comes Roman. Here comes The Bloodline. Here comes The OG Bloodline.”
Rikishi thinks Solo’s emotional downfall and redemption could create a monumental babyface arc. He even teased the final missing piece, saying, “There’ll probably just be one more piece missing for The Bloodline, and I’ll leave that up to y’all.”
Rikishi said Solo’s real personality is winning people over. “Funny means money,” he said. “And Solo is funny. That’s really him.”
He made it clear the fans aren’t cheering for the character – they’re cheering for the person behind it.
• “Well boys, it’s going to be a rough road if that’s the future of sports entertainment” – Triple H Mocked Former WWE Star’s Promo Backstage
During an episode of his “Mic Check with Mr. Anderson” podcast, Mr. Kennedy shared a story involving Triple H that showed just how difficult the locker-room environment could be for rising talent.
Kennedy recalled a moment early in his WWE career when he cut a promo declaring himself “the future of sports entertainment.” Backstage, he later learned that Triple H responded to that line by saying, “Well boys, it’s gonna be a rough road if that’s the future of sports entertainment.”
Kennedy said there was no sarcasm, no playfulness, no winking smile – the comment was dead serious. “Oh, he meant that,” Kennedy recalled. “He meant that wholeheartedly.” The backhanded remark stung, especially coming from someone as influential as Triple H, who was considered the locker-room leader at the time.
What made things even more awkward was when Kennedy later confronted Triple H directly and asked whether he saw the promo in question. According to Kennedy, Hunter dismissively replied, “I didn’t see it,” even though multiple people had already told Kennedy that Hunter definitely did and commented on it. Kennedy summarized his feelings in one sentence: “He’s a prick.”
Kennedy said the locker room could be a supportive place, but it could also be intimidating – especially when those at the top didn’t think highly of you.
