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WE legend Rikishi has launched a scathing attack on the company’s creative direction, accusing them of disrespecting his family’s legacy - especially Roman Reigns and Jey Uso.
The outspoken Hall of Famer voiced his frustrations on his Off The Top podcast, addressing recent decisions that he believes undermine the contributions of The Bloodline.From rumors of a pay cut for Reigns to Jey Uso’s short-lived title reign, Rikishi believes WWE is making a “big mistake” in how it’s treating members of the Anoa’i dynasty - a family widely regarded as the greatest in pro wrestling history.
Rikishi’s outrage was sparked by rumors suggesting WWE and its parent company, TKO, are considering reducing Roman Reigns’ salary during his current break from TV.
For Rikishi, such talk is deeply disrespectful, considering the impact Reigns has had on WWE’s success in recent years.
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“Do the math - WrestleMania, Raw, SmackDown - who’s on those posters? Roman Reigns. Jey Uso. Trinity Fatu. That’s the Bloodline,” Rikishi said. “You want to move on, fine. But don’t erase our history. We’ve given our soul to this business.”He added, “We’ve never been the problem, we’ve always been the source.
Past, present, future - we are this industry. Give us our flowers. We’re taking it either way.”
The controversy escalated after Jey Uso lost his WWE World Heavyweight Championship to Gunther on the June 9 episode of RAW, just 51 days after winning it at WrestleMania 41. Fans were upset, and so was Rikishi.
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He criticized WWE’s writers for failing to support Jey’s title run, saying they should be “fired” for not being able to build around a rising champion.
“Would you have done this to John Cena or Randy Orton?” Rikishi asked. “You give the title, and then give them nothing to work with? That’s not fair.”Rikishi also pointed to past instances, like Jey’s short Intercontinental Title reign - to show a pattern of what he calls missed opportunities for his son. He believes Jey’s rise was earned through hard work, fan support, and years of dedication.With WWE seemingly moving in a new direction, questions loom over the future of The Bloodline. Fans and family alike are watching closely. Rikishi’s fiery comments have ignited public debate, and it remains to be seen whether WWE will course-correct - or keep sidelining one of its most iconic families.Also Read: Ron Killings vs. John Cena heats up again - What’s next for this WWE rivalry?
