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WWE Bloodline Member Reportedly Sidelined With Significant Injury

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The injury bug appears to have taken another bite out of the WWE roster, as recent reports indicate that Tama Tonga, a key member of the revamped Bloodline faction, is facing a spell on the sidelines. Sources, including and PWN's Cody Whoades, have corroborated information suggesting that Tonga is dealing with an undisclosed injury that may need surgery. While the precise nature of the situation and the anticipated timeline for his return to the squared circle remain uncertain, this development adds to the existing injury woes within the Samoan stable. They wrote the WWE star off television last week on Friday Night SmackDown. LA Knight is believed to have carried out an on-screen assault that resulted in Tonga being written off television as he addressed this unspecified physical issue. This storyline allows Tonga's removal from TV without directly acknowledging the real-life injury, a common practice in professional wrestling. Tonga's current prominence in WWE sees him aligned with Solo Sikoa and his brother, Tonga Loa, in the new iteration of the dominant Bloodline. Before this setback, Tonga had demonstrated his in-ring skills during the recent King of the Ring tournament. He successfully went through the initial rounds, securing victories over Angelo Dawkins and LA Knight, before Randy Orton halted his journey in the semi-finals. Furthermore, Tonga is a former WWE Tag Team Champion, This unfortunate news regarding Tonga's injury follows closely on the heels of a previous injury suffered by his Bloodline stablemate and biological brother, Tonga Loa. In November 2024, during the intense Men's WarGames match at Survivor Series, Loa sustained a torn bicep. The circumstances surrounding Loa's injury involved an attack by CM Punk, who struck Loa's arm with a toolbox during the chaotic match. Solo Siko, Tama Tanga, Jacob Fatu and Tona Loa of The Bloodline enter the arena during SmackDown at Colonial Life Arena on October 18, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. Solo Siko, Tama Tanga, Jacob Fatu and Tona Loa of The Bloodline enter the arena during SmackDown at Colonial Life Arena on October 18, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. WWE/Getty Images Following the WarGames event, Loa underwent surgical procedures to address the torn bicep. Initial projections estimated a recovery period spanning several months. It looks like he won't be back until this summer. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Before making his impactful arrival in WWE, Tama Tonga had already established himself as a top star. He is the nephew and adopted son of the revered wrestling legend Haku, also known as Meng. Tonga played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Bullet Club stable in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 2013, alongside notable names such as Bad Luck Fale, Karl Anderson, and Prince Devitt. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.