According to a report from BodySlam, Jacob Fatu is currently dealing with a non-wrestling-related injury. According to sources close to the situation, the issue is serious enough to potentially sideline him “well into 2026.”
Jacob Fatu recently returned to WWE programming last month, appearing on The Blue Brand to start a feud with Drew McIntyre. Jacob is scheduled to face McIntyre on Friday WWE SmackDown. As of right now WWE has not announced anything regarding Fatu’s status for SmackDown.
Sources tells Bodyslam that Fatu’s injury has quietly changed WWE’s plans. While the exact nature of the issue hasn’t been disclosed. However, the outlet’s sources indicate that the issue is serious enough that WWE will have to pause all of the company’s plans for Fatu for the time being. Jacob Fatu last wrestled in a Dark Match at the September 12 edition of WWE SmackDown. He defeated Rusev in a Street Fight at the event.
