# Haku manages Tongas to WWE Tag Team Championship > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/haku-managerial-return-in-wwe > Updated: 2026-08-25T01:48:21.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. WWE Hall of Famer Haku has returned to professional wrestling in a managerial role for his sons, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga, also known as the MFTs. While Haku made his televised return on the July 31 episode of SmackDown, Talla Tonga later revealed that the appearance had been originally scheduled for July 24 but was delayed until the week of SummerSlam once travel arrangements were finalized. Prior to their championship success, the duo secured a victory over Nathan Frazer and Axiom on the August 13 episode of WWE Main Event. This momentum carried into the August 14 episode of SmackDown at TD Garden in Boston, where the Tongas won a triple threat match against the champions, Damian Priest and R-Truth, and the War Raiders to capture the WWE Tag Team Championships. Following the title change, Shinsuke Nakamura released a digital exclusive on August 15, 2026, warning that the Tongas' reign would be short-lived. Nakamura teased the arrival of a mystery partner, describing the ally as ‘experienced, vicious, deadly,’ ‘pure chaos,’ and a ‘ticking time bomb.’ Visual clues, including a silhouette and a colorful jacket, have fueled speculation that the newcomer may be former New Japan Pro Wrestling standout Hiromu Takahashi, whose nickname aligns with Nakamura’s ‘ticking time bomb’ description. ## Claims - Shinsuke Nakamura promised a new partner would arrive to disrupt the reign of the new tag team champions. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga won the WWE Tag Team Championships in a triple threat match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The triple threat match included Damian Priest, R-Truth, and the War Raiders. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The description of the mystery partner as a 'ticking time bomb' suggests the newcomer is Hiromu Takahashi. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hiromu Takahashi completed his commitments with New Japan Pro Wrestling in February 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Haku's WWE SmackDown return was delayed from July 24 WWE Hall of Famer Haku returned on SmackDown to manage his sons, Tama and Talla Tonga, following a delayed debut originally planned for July 24. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakus-wwe-smackdown-return-was-delayed-from-july-24 ### 2026-08-14: Shinsuke Nakamura teases mystery partner to challenge new WWE Tag Team Champions Shinsuke Nakamura has teased the arrival of a mystery partner to challenge new WWE Tag Team Champions Tama and Talla Tonga, with clues strongly suggesting the return of Hiromu Takahashi. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shinsuke-nakamura-hints-at-new-tag-partner-following-tonga-victory ### 2026-08-14: Haku returns to WWE as manager for Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga WWE legend Haku has returned as a manager for Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga, leading them to a recent victory on Main Event and a title opportunity on SmackDown. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haku-returns-to-wwe-as-manager-for-tama-tonga-and-talla-tonga ### 2026-08-01: Haku Returns to WWE to Manage Sons Tama and Talla Tonga Haku returns to WWE as manager of his sons Tama and Talla Tonga, who have just won both AAA and WWE Tag Team titles, prompting speculation about a larger storyline involving The Rock. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haku-returns-to-wwe-to-manage-sons-tama-and-talla-tonga --- Cite as: Haku manages Tongas to WWE Tag Team Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/haku-managerial-return-in-wwe