SOLO SIKOA ATTACKS REY FENIX BACKSTAGE — WWE SMACKDOWWN!

In a shocking turn of events on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, the faction led by Solo Sikoa launched a ruthless backstage ambush against Rey Fenix, setting off alarms across the locker room and signalling a major escalation of hostilities.

The incident unfolded during what was meant to be a routine photo-shoot for Fenix. Production cameras had captured the masked luchador posing for a behind-the-scenes camera when Solo Sikoa and his cohort from MFT—Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Talla Tonga—approached, demanded the spotlight, and made their presence felt. When Rey declined to yield, the leader of the group made it personal.

With cold precision, Solo confronted Fenix, declaring that he doesn’t have a problem—but that Fenix does. The moment the masked star balked, the beatdown commenced: a punch to the gut from Tama Tonga, followed by a Talla Tonga chokeslam into the equipment area, left Fenix down and out before officials could intervene.

What makes this attack especially significant is the context: Sikoa’s gang is staking a claim on SmackDown, intent on asserting dominance in the brand’s landscape, and Fenix is the latest high-profile victim. The ambush was not just a spontaneous moment—it was staged to send a message that the MFTs are willing to pick their spots and punish anyone in their way. “If he’s done, he’s done,” Sikoa bluntly declared during the segment.

For Rey Fenix, this is a major turning point. Having recently arrived in WWE after making his name in another major promotion, his in-ring prowess and aerial style had marked him as a rising star. Now, with this backstage attack hanging over him, his path forward is uncertain—and vulnerable. It may serve as the catalyst for either a breakout feud or a ruthless suppression by the MFT. Production scraped him off the floor and the scene cut away, leaving viewers shaken.

Meanwhile, the attack came mere moments before Sikoa’s interference in the United States Championship match between Sami Zayn and Ilja Dragunov, reinforcing the idea that the faction’s sights go far beyond isolated backstage scrums. The MFTs don’t just want to be seen—they want to be feared and they’re willing to make key strategic strikes to prove it.

From a narrative standpoint, the attack does several things: it elevates Rey Fenix from mid-card attraction to key player in a major storyline; it legitimizes Solo Sikoa’s faction as a serious threat on SmackDown; and it opens up future possibilities of tag team or faction warfare, perhaps pitting other stars who oppose the MFTs into the ring. The stage is set for Fenix to either respond and rally or endure further punishment and eventually seek retribution.

What makes this even more intriguing is the venue: a backstage area normally reserved for routine coverage and non-match segments. Attacks in this space carry a sense of intrusion—this is the wrestlers’ off-camera world, and to push into it is to dominate the character’s world beyond the ring. Sikoa and his crew made sure fans weren’t watching a match—they were watching a power play. The symbolism is loud: “We control the backstage, we control you.”

In addition, the timing is telling. With the WWE brand formerly known for its clear face vs. heel structure, the attack suggests the MFTs are positioning themselves not just as villains, but as disruptors of everything else on the blue brand. The question now becomes: who will rise up to face them? Will Fenix fight back on his own or will he align with others who’ve been targeted? And will this incident culminate in a high-stakes match at one of WWE’s forthcoming premium-live events?

For Rey Fenix, this could be his breakout moment—not purely through victory, but through adversity. The wrestling world loves a narrative of comeback and redemption, and with the MFTs having the upper hand now, the stage is set for Fenix to fight his way back. On the other hand, Solo Sikoa has shown once more that he won’t wait for challengers—he’ll create them. And when he does, it’s with brutal clarity.

In all, the backstage assault on SmackDown marks a chapter change. The MFTs are no longer lurking in the shadows—they are attacking with intent. Solo Sikoa’s message to the roster couldn’t have been clearer: step aside or be stepped on. Rey Fenix may have been the first, but unless someone stands up, he won’t be the last. The nightlife of WWE may have its lights off—but the power players are watching, waiting, and striking.