5 GH characters who may stop Sonny's attacks on Cullum (and 5 who might help him)

A violent clash is looming in Port Charles in the upcoming GH storyline as Ross Cullum’s vile ways reach their culmination and the town’s mob boss plans to take down the WSB Director. After Cullum ordered Jason’s arrest and his department took the hitman into custody for shooting the director, he sought out his real shooter. Initially zeroing in on Danny, Cullum soon learned that Rocco was the one who pulled the trigger on him. While he is looking for ways to capture the teenager, Rocco is fleeing town with Britt.

With both Britt and Rocco gone, Cullum is expected to go on a rampage. Mob boss Sonny Corinthos is expected to curb Cullum’s evil run. However, Sonny may find many adversaries blocking his mission and some surprising allies along the way.

5 people who act as hurdles for Sonny’s war on Cullum on GH

1) Jenz Sidwell

Carlo Rota as Jenz Sidwell on General Hospital | Image: ABC

As fans know, international drug lord Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) arrived in Port Charles and established himself in town after identifying a great business opportunity by dislodging Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). As such, Sonny and Sidwell have become enemies. Soon, Sidwell’s collaboration with WSB Director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) was revealed through their secret cold fusion project.

On one hand, Cullum drove Sonny’s right-hand man Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) out of town, while on the other, he is tracking down Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) for shooting him. When Sonny learns the truth about Rocco, he may want to take down the corrupt WSB agent along with his rival Sidwell. However, Sonny may face a tough challenge from Sidwell, who will likely protect his ally and target his adversary.

2) Willow Tait-Cain

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Nurse-turned-interim Congresswoman Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) has recently befriended Sidwell and Cullum. The duo helped provide her with the drugs that she used on her husband, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), to keep him in a locked-in state. Moreover, they have promised her a flourishing career in politics if her husband stays out of the picture.

As such, she owes them both gratitude and allegiance. She is expected to side with Cullum in the Sonny-Cullum war. Moreover, Sonny is the father of her former husband and current rival, Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson), giving Willow another angle of enmity.

3) Nina Reeves

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Fans have seen Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) keep her daughter Willow happy out of love for her. As such, Nina ended up supporting the congresswoman in all her misdeeds. Moreover, Willow hinted at blackmailing her mother if she needed to. Although it is a complicated emotional dynamic, it has kept Nina in line.

Nina will likely do anything to stay on Willow’s good side. Additionally, she would bend over backward to protect her daughter. Expectedly, if Willow sides with Cullum, Nina will likely do the same. Even if she does not want to, Nina may thwart Sonny’s attacks on Cullum to keep Willow’s position safe.

4) Ava Jerome

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As fans already know, Ava Jerome (Maura West) is Sonny’s enemy. They have been fighting a long-drawn-out custody battle for Avery. Connected to the criminal Jerome family, Ava can stoop to any level to see Sonny defeated. She has tried and failed many times herself and would back anyone capable of destroying Sonny.

On the other hand, Ava has recently developed a friendship with Sidwell through her art business. While Sidwell’s money initially drew her into his orbit, she has been enjoying a great rapport with him. As such, if Sidwell sides with Cullum, Ava likely will as well. She may take specific steps to create hurdles for Sonny.

5) Lulu Spencer

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Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) is the injured party here. As viewers have seen, she is desperate to protect her son Rocco from Cullum’s wrath. She arranged for fake passports and planned to skip town to take Rocco away from Cullum. However, her plan failed when Rocco fled with Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), leaving Lulu shocked.

Lulu is known for her volatile temper and knee-jerk reactions. She is expected to respond to Rocco’s disappearance with sharp and possibly reckless actions. While she should side with Sonny if he wages a war on Cullum, Lulu’s actions may inadvertently jeopardize his plans. If she tries to get to Rocco or confront Cullum, she may end up ruining Sonny’s scheme to take the WSB agent down.

5 characters who will aide Sonny’s mission on GH

1) Ric Lansing

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Sonny has recently reunited with his half-brother, Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). They have decided to support each other as Sonny fights his adversaries. Although the two previously had a difficult relationship, they are giving bloodline and family a chance.

As such, Sonny will find an ally in Ric during his battle against Cullum. Ric will likely use his legal expertise to guide his brother through the maze of possibilities involved in taking down the WSB Director. He may also assure Sonny that he will have his back in a court of law if needed.

2) Jason Morgan

Steve Burton playing Jason Morgan on GH | Image: ABC

As fans already know, Cullum targeted Jason to take him out of the equation, making both Sonny and Britt vulnerable. However, Jason falsely admitted to shooting Cullum, and the WSB took him to a facility in Jakarta. While Cullum may believe that he has contained Jason, the latter may return to avenge the WSB boss’s malicious actions.

Whether it is Cullum’s rage toward Danny or his aim to harm Rocco, Jason may seek revenge on Cullum for targeting the children. While he is locked up now, Jason may enlist Brick’s help to free himself from captivity and punish the evil WSB agent.

3) Valentin Cassadine

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Longtime viewers know Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) and Sonny have not shared an amicable relationship in the past. While the Cassadine family considered Sonny Corinthos an enemy, Valentin additionally tampered with Sonny’s bipolar medication, adding another layer of betrayal to the equation.

However, in the current scenario, Valentin, as a former WSB agent, is in the advantageous position of knowing Cullum better than Sonny. Moreover, he is worried about his daughter Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) safety as Cullum ruthlessly targets Port Charles’ children. As such, he wants to take down Cullum and may join forces with Sonny for a mutual advantage. If Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) comes out of his “locked-in” condition, the two former WSB agents may collaborate.

4) Carly Spencer

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Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) is distraught after Jason was taken by the WSB on charges of shooting Cullum. Since she knows this is not Jason’s style of action, she believes Cullum and his team are lying. She is furious with Cullum and wants to retaliate. As such, she may urge Valentin or Sonny to avenge Jason’s predicament.

To add to her anger, Carly knows about Cullum and Sidwell’s role in cornering Britt and their secret project. If she learns that Rocco is in danger from the WSB Director, she will side with Sonny and contribute her part in this clash.

5) Lucas Jones

Van Hansis playing Lucas Jones on GH | Image: ABC

Here is an unlikely ally that Sonny may not expect. As viewers witnessed, Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) was devastated to find his boyfriend, Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo), killed by Cullum. At the same time, he refrained from revealing the truth to Sidwell, fearing the latter’s anger would redirect toward him.

However, Lucas wants to avenge Marco’s death. As such, if he learns that Sonny plans to take down the WSB head, he will likely jump in to show his allegiance. He may offer to help from inside Wyndemere while risking his own life.