On December 10, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held the finals of their NJPW World Tag League tournament from Grand Messe Kumamoto in Kumamoto, Japan. In the main event, Bishamon (Hirooki Goto and YOSHI ...

WWE and Hikuleo are no strangers to each other, with the promotion having been reported to have interest in the second generation star over the years, most recently in 2023.

Hikuleo is set to debut on SmackDown, possibly aligning with Solo Sikoa's faction. Hikuleo's NJPW background adds depth to WWE's Bloodline storyline.

A new report provides an update on Hikuleo, who reportedly signed with WWE in 2024 but has yet to debut. Hikuleo had a successful run in NJPW, as he held the STRONG Openweight Championship, the ...

Hikuleo was reportedly lined up for a move to WWE a year ago, but the promotion had put in place a hiring freeze which resulted in him staying with NJPW. Aside from wrestling in NJPW, Hikuleo has ...

Hikuleo, the brother of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, reportedly worked his final date for NJPW at Dominion, per Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net.It's noted in the report that Hikuleo is expected to be ...

An ex-NJPW star made his WWE debut before "SmackDown." ... Hikuleo won the match, which was taped for "WWE Main Event." During his time in Japan, Hikuleo captured the Strong Openweight Championship.

Tala Tonga, formerly known as Hikuleo, made his WWE debut at Night of Champions 2025, aligning with Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline. Despite not being bl ...

Last month it was reported that Hikuleo wrapped up with New Japan Pro-Wrestling on June 9 at Dominion. ... READ MORE: Report: Hikuleo Wraps Up With NJPW, Expected To Join WWE.

Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline could be gaining a new member. Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa’s younger brother Hikuleo is expected to join WWE, according to reports from BodySlam and Fightful.

WWE Night of Champions 2025 marked the debut of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Hikuleo in the Stamford-based promotion. Today, the company and the 34-year-old star confirmed his new name going forward.

Aside from wrestling in NJPW, Hikuleo has also wrestled in AEW as well as Impact Wrestling in 2021 and 2022. Read more: The Best PPV Cards In WWE History. Don't miss any of the major wrestling ...