Solo Sikoa receives positive attention after Raw segment

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Solo Sikoa receives positive attention after Raw segment
Summary

Solo Sikoa was featured in the main event segment of Monday Night Raw on August 10, 2026, where he rejected an invitation to rejoin The Bloodline and ended the show alongside LA Knight. Backstage reactions to his babyface turn have reportedly been very positive. Separately, Mercedes Mone mentioned in her Mone Mag that she had discussions with WWE before signing with AEW. The matchup between Mone and Willow Nightingale is noted as part of the planning for All In. Additionally, SmackDown is expected to extend to a three-hour format beginning January 8, 2027. A trademark for 'Andi Summers' has been filed by WWE, likely related to Zoe Sager.

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What We Know
  • Solo Sikoa stood tall alongside LA Knight on Raw.
  • Mercedes Mone discussed WWE negotiations before joining AEW.
  • Mone vs. Willow Nightingale planned for All In event.
  • SmackDown to increase to three hours starting January 2027.
  • WWE files trademark for 'Andi Summers' for Zoe Sager.
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  • 5:00 AMCageside SeatsRumor Roundup (Aug. 18, 2026): Solo Sikoa push, Mercedes Mone talk, SmackDown change, more!
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NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 10: Solo Sikoa looks on during RAW at Scope Arena on August 10, 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Keep grinding, and reading rumors all the way. Lead rumor: Solo Sikoa positivity Everyone loves Solo Sikoa right now. He was in the main event segment of this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, shunning Roman Reigns, refusing to rejoin The Bloodline, dripping in aura the entire way, and standing tall to end the show alongside LA Knight. Things are looking up for him. It’s so good to like Solo right now that I just had to pass along more word, this again from WRKD Wrestling, that the reaction backstage to Sikoa’s babyface turn has been positive not just on screen but off as well. There’s no reason to think the future won’t be incredibly bright for Solo Dolo. Other rumors floating around Mercedes Mone said in her latest Mone Mag (via F4W Online) that she was talking to WWE about re-signing before she ultimately ended up signing with AEW. Meanwhile, Fightful Select indicates Mone vs. Willow Nightingale was the plan for All In “dating back to at least since around the time Toni Storm was removed from the equation.” WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select: SmackDown is scheduled to go back to three hours at the beginning of the new year, with the Jan. 8, 2027 episode currently target. WWE filed a trademark on the name “Andi Summers”, which False Finish says will be used for Zoe Sager. Despite the way he’s been booked on the main roster, Fightful notes they’ve heard nothing negative about Carmelo Hayes and he’s always been referred to in positive terms. What are you hearing?

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