Tag: Jacob Fatu

Jacob Fatu Reportedly Facing Long-Term Injury Layoff

It looks like WWE might be losing another major name to injury — and this one could have big implications for SmackDown storylines moving forward.

According to a new report from BodySlam, Jacob Fatu has suffered an injury that’s expected to keep him out of action for an extended stretch, potentially sidelining The Samoan Werewolf well into 2026.

While the exact details surrounding Fatu’s condition haven’t been made public, sources indicate that it’s a non-wrestling-related injury and serious enough to take him off WWE programming for the foreseeable future.

The timing couldn’t be worse for Fatu, who was gaining major momentum as part of his heated feud with Drew McIntyre. Many fans believed he was on the verge of breaking into the Undisputed WWE Championship picture alongside Cody Rhodes. After dropping the United States Title to Solo Sikoa back in June, it seemed WWE was positioning him for a main event push — plans that now appear to be on hold.

This isn’t the first health setback Fatu has dealt with since joining WWE. He missed brief time last year due to a foot injury following SummerSlam, and later tweaked something again during Survivor Series: WarGames, though he managed to bounce back quickly on both occasions. At this point, it’s unclear whether his latest issue is connected to either of those earlier incidents.

As for what this means for Drew McIntyre’s ongoing storylines, nothing has been confirmed. WWE hasn’t provided an update on McIntyre’s next feud or when Fatu was originally expected to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Title.

Hopefully, Fatu’s recovery goes smoothly — he’s been one of the most talked-about additions to the roster in recent months, and his absence will definitely be felt on SmackDown.

Post-Survivor Series Fallout: Injuries Loom Large After War Games Carnage

Survivor Series: War Games 2024 lived up to its chaotic reputation, delivering brutal action that left several participants battered and bruised. While the main event saw CM Punk and The Original Bloodline claim victory over The New Bloodline, the physical toll of the match was evident by the time the cage door closed.

Jimmy Uso Breaks Toe in High-Stakes Splash

In one of the night’s most jaw-dropping moments, Jimmy Uso leaped from the top of the cage to crash Jacob Fatu through a table with a devastating Uso Splash. While the crowd erupted in awe, the move came at a price—Jimmy reportedly broke his toe during the landing.

Post-match, Jimmy was seen being helped up the ramp by his brother Jey Uso and Sami Zayn, in a poignant display of teamwork and brotherhood. He shared a heartfelt embrace with Roman Reigns before the show went off the air, signaling both the physical and emotional weight of the contest.

Jey later confirmed Jimmy’s injury during WWE’s post-show coverage, but it remains unclear how much time the star may miss.

Bronson Reed Likely Sidelined After Cage Crash

Another harrowing moment came courtesy of Bronson Reed, whose attempt at his signature Tsunami Splash off the cage went horribly wrong. Reed aimed to put Roman Reigns through a table, but CM Punk managed to pull Reigns away at the last second, leaving Reed to crash through the table himself.

Reports from Fightful Select and post-show comments from Paul “Triple H” Levesque indicate that Reed is under medical evaluation, with concerns of a possible ankle injury. While the spot was designed to take him out of the match, the impact may have caused real damage, potentially sidelining the powerhouse for an extended period.

Jacob Fatu Scares Fans with Moonsault Mishap

Adding to the chaos, Jacob Fatu slipped during a moonsault attempt and appeared to tweak his knee. While the spot had fans and commentators concerned, reports confirm that Fatu was ultimately unharmed and chose to sell the injury as part of the story.

Punk, Reigns, and Others Escape Unscathed

Despite the physicality of the match, other major players like CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Solo Sikoa managed to emerge without any reported injuries. Punk, in particular, played a pivotal role in the match’s conclusion, assisting Reigns in sealing the win with a Spear to Sikoa.

What’s Next for WWE’s War Games Warriors?

With multiple injuries casting a shadow over the night’s triumphs, the focus now shifts to the road ahead. Jimmy Uso’s status will be closely monitored, as his role within The Original Bloodline remains critical. Meanwhile, the potential absence of Bronson Reed could alter The New Bloodline’s momentum moving forward.

As for the victorious team, lingering tension between Punk and Reigns suggests that this alliance might be short-lived. The emotional embrace between Jimmy and Roman, combined with Reigns’ cautious respect for Punk, leaves fans speculating on the Tribal Chief’s next moves.

Backstage Update On Jacob Fatu’s Injury At WWE SummerSlam

Regarding Jacob Fatu’s injury concern at WWE SummerSlam, Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com said that he was meant to sell his leg after the splash to keep him away from any confrontation with Roman Reigns.

When he took a scary bump, fans became concerned about Jacob Fatu’s health coming out of WWE SummerSlam.

He and the rest of The Bloodline, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton got involved in the main event of Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules Match. In the end, Rhodes went over to retain the title.

During the bout, Fatu splashed off the top rope to Cody through the announce table. His leg hit the edge of the table, and he instantly showed that he was in pain, causing fans to think he suffered a legitimate injury. WWE staff spotted him being helped to the back after the bout.

As seen below, Fatu was spotted in a walking boot on Sunday morning.

https://twitter.com/PuroresuFlow/status/1820101526318141931

Meltzer stated that “people were talking about an ankle injury but nobody in WWE at the top level who would know has confirmed to us the nature of any injury or if it was just the planned angle.”

Sources: WrestlingNews.co and PWMania

Jacob Fatu Makes Long-Awaited WWE Debut

The newest member of The Bloodline made his debut after the main event of “WWE SmackDown” on Friday, making a big impression after sending Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes through the announce desk with a big splash. Jacob Fatu made his debut to help his cousin, the new “Head of the Table” Solo Sikoa, against Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens following a match between Rhodes and Sikoa. 

Sikoa was set to face off against Rhodes with none of The Bloodline ringside, but Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa made their presence known shortly after the bell rang for the match, causing the disqualification. Orton and Owens ran down the ramp to help Rhodes against the stable, and all three men had Sikoa backed into a corner of the ring, where he started groveling to be spared before breaking his face broke into a grin. That’s when Fatu debuted, sneaking up behind Rhodes, Orton, and Owens, taking the latter two men out before beating down Rhodes. Fatu got him onto the announce desk and hit a big splash from the top rope of the ring, then got back into the ring and hugged Sikoa, and Fatu, Sikoa, Tonga, and Loa raised their “ones” in the middle of the ring as “SmackDown” went off the air.

Fatu, a former Major League Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion, revealed he had agreed to a deal with WWE over WrestleMania 40 weekend back in April. He had been a free agent for much of 2024.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Jacob Fatu Expected To Make WWE Debut Soon

According to a previous report from Fightful, Jacob Fatu has signed WWE after his time with MLW, where he was considered a top star.

Fatu told others that he had signed with the promotion last Wednesday. He ended his time with MLW in February at MLW SuperFight.

During on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that Fatu will begin appearing on television soon with a push. However, it remains uncertain whether he will be featured on the main roster or in NXT.

Source: eWn

MLW’s Jacob Fatu Is Now A Free Agent

Just as The Bloodline saga has taken yet another turn in WWE, another member of the fabled Anoa’i family has hit the free agent market, as former MLW World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu’s contract with the company has come to an end. A tweet from WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, Fatu’s uncle, raised eyebrows this week, calling Fatu “the baddest talented Indy worker on the scene” and wondering, “Who will sign him?” while tagging the official X accounts of both WWE and AEW.

Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net was then able to confirm Fatu’s contract status, citing independent sources, while also reporting he is still set to appear for MLW in Philadelphia during the company’s tapings tonight, where he will square off against Yuji Nagata. At this point, with The Rock now seemingly set to square off against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, to speculate on just about anyone getting involved in that story as they battle for the claim to “The Head of the Table” is fair, and it would make just as much sense for Fatu, son of Samuel Fatu (The Tonga Kid), to get involved as nearly any other available family member.

In fact, Fatu showed interest in just that as recently as last year. Of course, WWE shouldn’t be his only option, as interest is likely to be significant for “The Samoan Werewolf,” who held the MLW World Heavyweight Championship for more than two years between 2019 and 2021. Fatu is a 12-year pro who already in 2024 has appeared in MLW, GCW, NJPW, and elsewhere, and has been ranked in the PWI 500 each year since 2019, peaking at #20 in 2020 and finishing just outside the top-50 in 2023 at #53.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Backstage News On Jacob Fatu And Matt Riddle’s Deals With NJPW

Matt Riddle and Jacob Fatu — who collided this past weekend at Major League Wrestling’s Kings of Colosseum event — are set to make their debuts for New Japan Pro-Wrestling at Battle in the Valley on Saturday night. While discussing the upcoming NJPW STRONG pay-per-view on “Wrestling Observer Radio,” veteran wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer spoke about Riddle and Fatu’s deals with the Japanese promotion.

“Jacob Fatu was a deal made through MLW because he’s under contract to MLW,” Meltzer said. “MLW will be bringing in more New Japan guys, so it’s part of that deal right there. And Matt Riddle is gonna be working for both.”

Riddle, who was released by WWE last September, will team up with a mystery tag team partner against The Mighty Don’t Kneel’s Zack Sabre Jr. and Bad Dude Tito at Battle in the Valley. Riddle was first seen in NJPW the night after Wrestle Kingdom 18 at New Year Dash!!, appearing in a pre-recorded video challenging the new NJPW World Television Champion and NJPW president Hiroshi Tanahashi to a match. Riddle is set to tour with NJPW next month. Meanwhile, the team of Fatu, Fred Rosser, and Shota Umino will take on Team Filthy’s Tom Lawlor, Royce Isaacs, and Jorel Nelson in a six-man tag team match at Battle in the Valley. The main event of that pay-per-view will see Kazuchika Okada take on Will Ospreay.

Source: Wrestling Inc. with credit to Wrestling Observer Radio

Matt Riddle Fights Jacob Fatu At Kings Of Colosseum

MLW today announced Matt Riddle has joined MLW and will debut in a dream match against Jacob Fatu at MLW Kings of Colosseum live and exclusively on TrillerTV+ Saturday, January 6 at Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena.

See Riddle and Fatu throwdown live and exclusively on TrillerTV+! Sign up for your TrillerTV+ subscription now and enjoy a FREE 7-day trial!

MLW now has a double main event for Kings of Colosseum!

Matt Riddle, the chill grappler known for fighting barefoot and winning big has returned to Major League Wrestling… and he has set his sights on “the most dangerous man on planet earth”: Jacob Fatu.

In 2018, Riddle danced with destiny, dominating the MLW World Heavyweight Title tournament, exiting in the finals in a championship bout that could’ve gone either way. 

Having won titles around the world, Riddle now returns to MLW to finally win the big one: the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. In order to do so, he has to go through the baddest beast in the land in the “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu. 

Colliding for the first time ever, this dream match promises to be an instant classic.

Fatu has dominated Major League Wrestling, winning the MLW World Heavyweight Championship as well as the MLW National Openweight Title. 

Fatu has not been shy as of recent about his 2024 intentions: becoming the first-ever MLW World Heavyweight Champion. 

Now Riddle and Fatu fight for their futures in MLW. Who will triumph?

Lock in your tickets now at http://MLW2300.com and see it go down Saturday, January 6 in Philadelphia.

Minoru Suzuki vs. Jacob Fatu Set For MLW Slaughterhouse

Minoru Suzuki vs. Jacob Fatu has been announced for MLW Slaughterhouse. MLW issued the following:

Minoru Suzuki vs. Jacob Fatu signed for Slaughterhouse Oct 14 in Philly

Tickets available at MLW2300.com

Tickets Now Available at MLW2300.com

Major League Wrestling (MLW®) today announced Jacob Fatu vs. Minoru Suzuki at MLW Slaughterhouse live and exclusively on FITE+ Saturday, October 14 at Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena.

🎟 Grab tickets at MLW2300.com and the 2300 Arena box office. Tickets start at $15.

The MLW x New Japan Pro Wrestling crossover escalates come October 14 with the arrival of Minoru Suzuki in MLW LIVE on FITE+. Sign up for your FITE+ subscription now.

Lock in your tickets now at http://MLW2300.com as MLW Slaughterhouse will feature a DOUBLE main event.

MLW can confirm the first of two big main events today.

New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Minoru Suzuki will make his MLW debut against MLW’s “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu!

Last week on Fusion Fatu laid down the challenge, calling out Suzuki — and the “King of Pro Wrestling” was delighted to accept and cautions there will be no mercy as these two fight for the first time ever.

See this dream match, a match that has never happened EVER before LIVE at Slaughterhouse!

MLW can confirm a LIMITED meet & greet will also take place prior to the start of the show. More details will be revealed in the weeks ahead.

Get your tickets and see it go down Saturday, October 14 in Philadelphia at http://www.MLW2300.com

SLAUGHTERHOUSE FITE+ CARD

NJPW vs. MLW

Minoru Suzuki vs. Jacob Fatu

FUSION TV TAPING BOUTS

Some of the athletes and talent signed to compete and appear include:

World Heavyweight Champion Alex Kane and the Bomaye Fight Club

Salina de la Renta

Matt Cardona

Davey Boy Smith Jr.

Mance Warner

National Openweight Champion Rickey Shane Page

World Middleweight Champion “Death Fighter” AKIRA

“Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams

1 Called Manders

Matthew Justice

World Featherweight Champion Delmi Exo

“International Popstar” B3CCA

Ichiban

Love, Doug

Tony Deppen

Little Guido

Matt Striker

Joe Dombrowski

Mister Saint Laurent

Plus MORE to be announced in the days ahead!

The card is also an MLW FUSION TV taping, airing nationwide in the US and in over 60 countries around the world.

Tickets start at $15 at MLW2300.com. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.

DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule for the event is as follows:

5:30 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders
6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
7:00 p.m : Showtime

The venue is located at: 2300 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148.

The world of MLW never stops. See you at the historic 2300 Arena for Major League Wrestling!

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