Hikuleo's got a new name in WWE.
Hikuleo officially debuted in WWE at WWE Night of Champions 2025. He is the latest soldier enlisted by Solo Sikoa, joining his brothers Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, and JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb). He attacked Jacob Fatu at the PLE, opening the door for Sikoa to hit a Samoan Spike, pin Fatu, and capture his first championship on the WWE main roster, the WWE United States Championship.
His name was not stated by either Michael Cole or Wade Barrett during the event, but they did allude to his history in Japan. On the WWE Night of Champions post-show, however, a lower third graphic displayed during Sikoa's promo time revealed his name to be "Tala Tonga."
WWE reveals that Hikuleo will now be known as "Tala Tonga." They'd previously trademarked "Talla Tonga."
— Robert DeFelice (@dudefelice.bsky.social) June 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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The company had previously trademarked "Talla Tonga."
WWE has had Hikuleo under contract for over a year, and he had recently participated in matches prior to WWE TV programs going on the air.
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