Royce Keys has continued building momentum on WWE SmackDown in recent weeks, and now the former AEW talent has spoken about his real-life history with members of The Bloodline.
Speaking on Unseen with Joey Karni, Royce Keys revealed he has known several members of the famous wrestling family for years, specifically mentioning Jacob Fatu, The Usos and Solo Sikoa, hinting at a possible alliance between himself and the faction at some point in the future.
“Jacob Fatu and I have a history together,” Keys said. “I’ve known that family for quite a while. The Usos, Solo, I’ve known that family a long time. So, there is some history there.”
Before joining WWE, Keys and Fatu frequently worked together on the independent wrestling scene throughout the 2010s, both as teammates and opponents in All Pro Wrestling. The two later took different career paths, with Keys eventually signing for AEW while Fatu built his name across MLW and other promotions before arriving in WWE.
Royce Keys Has Found Success On SmackDown Since His WWE Debut
Royce Keys has quickly become one of SmackDown’s breakout names since debuting on television, picking up a string of dominant wins and capturing the 2026 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal ahead of WrestleMania 42.
Last Friday’s SmackDown also featured the first on-screen interaction between Keys and Fatu in WWE, with Keys referencing their 15-year history together while encouraging Fatu ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash.
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