WWE Men’s United States Champion Solo Sikoa faced arrest during SmackDown on July 18, 2025, after authorities uncovered his role in staging a car crash outside the arena.
The episode opened with the apparent accident, shocking Sikoa and his faction, the Bloodline. Tonga Loa appeared injured with a forehead cut, and Sikoa immediately blamed Jacob Fatu. SmackDown General Manager Adam Pearce expressed stunned disbelief at the chaos.
By the show’s end, investigations revealed Sikoa faked the incident, leading to his in-arena arrest. This twist adds intensity to their upcoming feud.
Sikoa will defend his WWE Men’s United States title against Fatu in a steel cage at SummerSlam. The first two-night SummerSlam event occurs on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Updated WWE SummerSlam match card:
| Match | Championship/Type | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes | WWE Championship | John Cena (champion), Cody Rhodes |
| Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill | WWE Women’s Championship | Tiffany Stratton (champion), Jade Cargill |
| Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk | World Heavyweight Championship | Gunther (champion), CM Punk |
| Naomi (c) vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley | Women’s World Championship | Naomi (champion), IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley |
| Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria | Women’s Intercontinental Championship | Becky Lynch (champion), Lyra Valkyria |
| Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu | Men’s United States Championship Steel Cage Match | Solo Sikoa (champion), Jacob Fatu |
| The Judgment Day (c) vs. Allies of Convenience | WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships | The Judgment Day (champions), Allies of Convenience |
| Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul | Tag Team Match | Randy Orton, Jelly Roll, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul |
This incident increases excitement for SummerSlam by merging real drama with scripted rivalries.
