Jacob Fatu remains silent on family matters during SmackDown
Cageside Seats • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026

During the July 3 episode of SmackDown, Jacob Fatu was present alongside Jimmy Uso to locate Solo Sikoa, as directed by Roman Reigns. Their discussion about family loyalty was interrupted by Royce Keys, who expressed disappointment in Fatu's alliance with the Bloodline. Keys claimed he had been loyal to Fatu for 14 years, suggesting that loyalty, not blood, defines family. In response, Big Jim dismissed Keys' comments, while Fatu did not engage and walked away, indicating his support for the Bloodline.
- •Jacob Fatu and Jimmy Uso search for Solo Sikoa on SmackDown.
- •Royce Keys confronts Fatu about loyalty and family bonds.
- •Keys claims 14 years of loyalty to Fatu.
- •Fatu's silence signals his allegiance to the Bloodline.
- •Dramatic tensions continue within the Samoan wrestling family.
- 1:22 AMCageside Seats — Jacob Fatu won’t acknowledge his new family member on SmackDown
"Bloodline members Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu were in the building on tonight’s (July 3) episode of SmackDown. They were there to find Solo Sikoa, per orders of Tribal Chief Roman Reigns. Before they could get too far in discussing their plan for handling family business, Royce Keys popped up and sounded disappointed win the Samoan Werewolf for falling in line behind the OTC. Royce asserted that blood doesn’t make you family. He’s has been loyal to Jacob for the last 14 years, and that’s what makes them family. Big Jim laughed off and dismissed Royce’s attempt to convince Jacob that they are family by saying “Not no more. Right, Jacob?” Fatu didn’t say a word, and silently walked off shortly after Uso. Looks like Jacob Fatu is more loyal to The Bloodline than Royce Keys 😥 pic.twitter.com/dcAtlM3Znz — WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2026 Where do you see Royce Keys’ angle with The Bloodline going from here? Do you think his inclusion adds an interesting wrinkle to the mix? Let me know in the comments below, Cagesiders. Catch up on all the results from SmackDown in our live blog right here.
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