Recent episodes have underscored this focus, including a past edition of Raw featuring more Bloodline segments than wrestling matches. The storyline has also extended to SmackDown, where The Usos recently confronted Solo Sikoa. These developments signal WWE's intention to position The Bloodline at the forefront of the product leading into SummerSlam in August. Vince McMahon’s private life is also reportedly back in the news.

The Bloodline's Historical Impact and Current Direction

The decision to heavily feature The Bloodline is understandable given its past success. The storyline has previously delivered three WrestleMania main events, specifically at WrestleMania 39 and two at WrestleMania XL. It also marked The Rock's return to WWE after a decade and was a factor in the company's $5 billion Netflix deal. This lineage establishes it as potentially the single most successful angle of the modern era.

The original Bloodline arc reportedly concluded with Roman Reigns dropping the belt and losing his empire at WrestleMania XL, as Cody Rhodes had predicted. This outcome led to the Bloodline civil war, which culminated in Roman Reigns' babyface turn by overthrowing his cousin during last year's Netflix debut.

Despite the apparent conclusion of the initial storyline, with Roman Reigns reportedly committed to working a full-time schedule, a claim he has made himself, WWE appears to be setting the stage for a new chapter of The Bloodline. This direction, however has drawn comparisons to a remake rather than a truly fresh narrative.

In the weeks following WrestleMania XL, the storyline evolved with backstage segments of Reigns politicking with The Usos. A family feud involving Jacob Fatu culminated in Jacob Fatu joining The Bloodline. Currently, segments revolve around Roman Reigns’ desire to bring Solo Sikoa back into the Bloodline fold, echoing past dynamics. A few weeks prior, segments on Raw questioned whether The Usos would fall in line behind their Tribal Chief, a storyline previously explored.

The inclusion of Solo Sikoa as a missing piece is notable, considering Roman Reigns squashed him less than two years ago, and Sikoa spent much of his time since feuding with a failed horror faction over a haunted lantern. Similarly, the Jacob Fatu angle reportedly gives a repetitive feeling, with Fatu playing a role akin to what Solo Sikoa filled years ago. Jey Uso, meanwhile had previously discovered a backbone and went on to become a world champion in his own right, further highlighting the déjà vu in current Bloodline narratives.

Still, recent developments hint at potential new directions. During a staredown on Raw in London, Oba Femi told Jey Uso:

“At the end of the day, you are not the family member I am really worried about.”

This exchange is considered a strong hint that a Roman Reigns vs. Oba Femi matchup could be in the cards, potentially setting up Oba Femi as a solo warrior challenging The Bloodline for a world title at a future WrestleMania.

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