A member of the Anoa’i family has surfaced, hinting at a potential showdown with The Rock and adding a nostalgic twist by referencing a previous Attitude Era storyline.
In the ongoing Bloodline saga, Rikishi, a representative of the earlier Anoa’i family generation, has been actively commenting on the unfolding events through his Twitter account. Despite not making a TV appearance thus far, the latest development in the storyline might be the trigger for his return to the television screen.
During the recent Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw, The Rock made a highly anticipated return to WWE TV. In the process, he teased a potential match with Roman Reigns, a matchup that fans have eagerly awaited since the Tribal Chief’s record-breaking title reign began.
While Reigns has responded to the idea of the match with laughter on social media and TV, it appears that his first cousin, Rikishi, is keen on seeing it happen. This eagerness may be rooted in some unresolved issues between Rikishi and The Rock, possibly stemming from an incident over 20 years ago on WWE programming.
Rikishi shared an old video of The Rock berating him and expressing a desire to have “nothing” to do with him, accompanied by a blood emoji in the caption. This enigmatic post has sparked speculation among fans that there might be lingering animosity between Rikishi and The People’s Champion.
Rikishi and The Rock played integral roles in one of the most significant storylines of the Attitude Era. In late 2000, Rikishi was revealed as the perpetrator who ran over Stone Cold Steve Austin at Survivor Series 1999, an act he dedicated to an unsuspecting Rock. The two eventually faced off in a singles match at Survivor Series 2000, and The Rock emerged victorious.
