Three reasons why Hikuleo hasn’t made his WWE debut yet?

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Hikuleo is the son of Haku and the brother of The Tongans
Hikuleo is an American Professional wrestler from the Anoa’i Wrestling Family. He is the adopted son of Haku and is the brother of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa. The 33-year-old started his pro-wrestling career in 2016 and had a great run in Japanese promotion NJPW.
Earlier this month, Hikuleo’s NJPW contract expired and the reports were suggesting that he could be moving to WWE in the future. As both his brother, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa made their appearance in WWE, as a part of The Bloodline, there is no update on when he will be making his WWE debut. At this stage, here we take a look at the reasons why Hikuleo hasn’t made his WWE debut yet.
In line with Jacob Fatu
Hikuleo’s WWE debut would have been kept on hold, for Jacob Fatu to make his debut first, Jacob Fatu signed a WWE contract during the WrestleMania 40 season, however, WWE delayed his debut for so long and just brought him to WWE TV weeks ago, with a purpose. Similar to Jacob, WWE could also have a timeline for Hikuleo’s WWE debut for a purpose and might debut him at the right time.
Join the OG Bloodline
There have been several rumors that Hikuleo could join The OG Bloodline with Roman Reigns & The Usos, unlike his brothers Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa, who joined forces with Solo Sikoa in the new Bloodline. Since the original Bloodline members such as Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso are on a hiatus, his debut would have been paused. He might return along with Roman, Jimmy & Jey to kick start the Bloodline civil war, as it dissects Bloodline into two by four on each side.
Not signed with WWE
Despite Hikuleo’s WWE debut rumors, there isn’t any information about Hikuleo being contracted to WWE. The reports suggest that the mighty Anoa’i wrestler is currently a free agent and has yet to sign a deal. As per speculations, WWE would have thought of contracting him when they needed him in the story and not too early and keeping him on the bench for a long time.
Where do you want Hikuleo to join? With the New Bloodline under Solo Sikoa’s leadership? or with The OG Bloodline under Roman Reigns’ leadership? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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