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Is Jimmy Uso a member of The Bloodline?
That's… a complicated question. When Jimmy reconvened with Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, and eventually his twin, Jey Uso, on SmackDown, the “Tribal Cheif” offered the oldest Uce pretty much anything he could ask for helping to keep his title reign alive at SummerSlam, from cars to boats, yachts, and even a spot as his right-hand man, but fortunately for now, Jimmy didn't want that, instead declaring that he wanted his brother not to become anything like the “Head of the Table.”
However, when Jey left the faction, left WWE, and ultimately left SmackDown for RAW, Jimmy started changing his tune, helping Sikoa in his win over AJ Styles and announcing himself back in the faction once more.
Stopping by Heyman's backstage area on the first SmackDown since Jey's big announcement at Payback, Uso wanted to strategize about his own match with Styles, but the “Wise Man” wasn't as receptive as one might think, suggesting that, while Sikoa's older brother may be “in” The Bloodline, he isn't in The Bloodline unless Reigns says so.
“OG, stress isn't even a word, Uce,” Jimmy Uso said. “Last week, I was told by John Cena, ‘The wrong Uso Brother quit,' and on top of that, I was told by younger brother Solo ‘you ain't out The Bloodline unless we say you out The Bloodline.' OG, nobody told me anything about being out The Bloodline, so guess what? I'm in! What we doing tonight? AJ, what's the strategy?”
“Well, first of all, Solo isn't here tonight, Paul Heyman responded. “The ‘Tribal Chief' is not here, but always represented. And technically right, if you aren't out then you're in, but there's in, and then there's in. But you're not in unless the ‘Tribal Chief' says you're in. And he did offer you a house, and a car, and a yacht, and I understand how… listen, do yourself the favor, you handle AJ Styles business tonight, and I'll handle Jimmy Uso business with the ‘Tribal Chief,' and before you know it Jimmy, I'll bring this family back together. We the 1s.”
Whoa, so what gives? Is Uso out of The Bloodline, and the faction is just waiting for the right time to drop the hammer on the former Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion? Or is there more to it, with some members of The Bloodline approving of his return while others are less than enthused by the prospects of bringing back an Uso could could easily be in cahoots with his brother? After a very interesting end to SmackDown that saw Uso take the loss, the Judgment Day topple Styles, and then offer him up as a sacrifice to Sikoa, it's safe to say The Bloodline drama is only building up, not going away.
Paul Heyman had more to worry about on SmackDown than just Jimmy Uso.
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After getting into it physically with AJ Styles shortly after his first interaction with Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman marched his way over to Adam Pearce's office to discuss the “Phenomenal One's” actions.
Unfortunately for Heyman, he once again wasn't afforded a chance to simply vent his issues, as another WWE Superstar decided to march into the conversation and demand a match with The Miz, LA Knight. Attempting to win over the leader of the Yeah! Movement with honey, Heyman gave him a few compliments before reminding the “Megastar” that he isn't someone to be messed with.
“I know you. We've never been formally introduced. My name is Paul Heyman, and I'm a huge admirer of your work. Yeah, see, there's t-shirts, and everybody says it, ‘L-A-Knight.' I love it. And let me help you out another way; the next time the guy outside the door tell you that I'm in here doing business, do youself a favor and knock first: Are we clear?”
Fortunately for Heyman, Knight actually was respectful, and things were drama-free until the main event of SmackDown, when the “Wiseman” and Sikoa marched out to the ring to make things interesting for the pride of San Francisco, California. Still, if WWE wants to keep building up the multi-layered feuds on SmackDown, keeping things interesting between The Bloodline, the Judgment Day, and The OC, then Heyman's efforts to keep LA Knight out of his business might be just what the doctor ordered to keep the faction firing on all cylinders.
Why? Because after signing a massive new contract, it's clear LA Knight is about to be pushed to the moon, in the words of Cameron Grimes. Adding him as an enemy, therefore, would be bad for Bloodline business.
