The August 16th episode of SmackDown saw the return of a rumored injured superstar to attack Roman Reigns.
The final stages of SmackDown witnessed Jacob Fatu return to television. Fatu was rumored to be injured after his SummerSlam dive from the top rope to the announcer’s table. However, after weeks of absence, the Samoan Werewolf returned to attack The Original Tribal Chief.
Still sporting a splint on his ankle, Jacob Fatu caused havoc on Reigns. After brutally beating down the Head of the table, Fatu, Sikoa, and Tama Tonga executed a triple powerbomb on the former champion.
A previous statement from WON claimed that both Reigns and Fatu might not appear same time together on television. However, this week, the former MLW wrestler returned and announced his intentions.
Already an emotional night for The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa still portrayed his greed for the Ula Fala, while Reigns was left gasping for breath at the end of the show.
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Roman Reigns Breaks Silence on Afa Anoa’i’s death
As soon as the news of Afa Anoa’i’s death spread, Roman Reigns was quick to share his statement on X (Twitter). The Tribal Chief wrote a heartfelt note and gesture on social media.
Our family has suffered another great loss with the passing of my uncle and WWE Hall of Famer, Gataivasā Afa Amituana’i Anoa’i. We thank everyone for their support and are comforted by the fact that he now rests in peace.”
He continued:
Afa and my father, Pola’ivao Leati Sika Anoa’I were loving brothers, the greatest tag team of their generation, and now they’re reunited together in heaven. Rest in Power Wild Samoans.”
The former World Champion lost his father in June and now will be recovering from this tragic news as well.
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