Jacob Fatu of The Bloodline has been sidelined since WWE SummerSlam on August 3rd, raising concerns about his health and future in the ring.
Fatu’s absence was notably felt during the August 9th episode of SmackDown, leading to speculation among WWE talent that he may be legitimately injured. This concern stems from an incident at SummerSlam where Fatu appeared to injure his ankle after delivering a splash onto Cody Rhodes, later seen wearing a walking boot.
Triple H addressed Fatu’s condition during the SummerSlam post-show, confirming that Fatu “got a little banged up.” However, the extent of his injury remains unclear, and fans are eager for updates on his status.
Dave Meltzer provided further insights into Fatu’s situation and WWE’s strategic plans for him following the return of Roman Reigns. Speaking on “Wrestling Observer Radio“, Meltzer explained:
The deal is they’re trying to have Jacob Fatu completely avoid Roman Reigns because everyone has to sell for Roman Reigns, and they want to keep Jacob Fatu special.
He added that Fatu will remain out of action while Reigns is around, with plans to eventually have the two face off when the time is right. Meltzer emphasised that while Fatu’s injury is a factor, the decision to keep him away from Reigns was a planned storyline move.
I can’t say he’s not hurt, but everything that’s happening was planned to happen. I think they want Roman with Solo first, then Jacob Fatu after that.
Why Did Jacob Fatu Not Debut For WWE Until Months After He Was Signed?
It has been reported that the reason Jacob Fatu didn’t debut for months after he was signed by WWE was potentially due to his criminal record as Fatu was arrested at the age of 18 for robbery and this meant he was unable to take international bookings.
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H/t to WrestleTalk.com