Was Jacob Fatu’s WWE SummerSlam Injury Spot Part of the Plan?

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As a seasoned gamer and wrestling enthusiast who’s seen more than my fair share of storylines unfold, I must say, the recent twist with Jacob Fatu is as intriguing as it is unpredictable. The way WWE has managed to intertwine reality and fiction in this instance is nothing short of masterful.

WWE star Jacob Fatu, the newest addition to The Bloodline, sustained a substantial injury at SummerSlam, leading fans to question if he might be out of action for an extended period. Even Triple H discussed Fatu’s injury during the post-event press conference.

During the thrilling WWE Undisputed Title match between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa, Fatu sustained an injury. The match was marked by interference from The Bloodline members, including Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton. Amidst the turmoil, Fatu made a significant impression. In his attempt to execute a splash onto the commentary table from the top rope against Rhodes, his leg inadvertently struck the table’s edge, causing him pain and making it difficult for him to walk.

Following the incident leading to his absence, Roman Reigns made his highly anticipated comeback and assaulted Solo Sikoa. On the other hand, Jacob Fatu was nowhere to be found during the event. The next day, footage emerged of Fatu donning a walking cast, suggesting he might have been hurt. However, some recent news has stirred questions about whether Fatu’s injury is real or if it’s just part of the scripted narrative. It seems that there could be a possibility that Fatu is feigning his leg injury as part of an upcoming storyline twist.

Jacob Fatu’s injury spot was reportedly planned

It turns out that professional wrestler Jacob Fatu, who appeared to be limping following his move on Cody Rhodes onto the commentary table, had planned to feign the leg injury as part of a scripted storyline. According to reports from Fightful Select and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, this strategy was used to prevent him from getting involved in a skirmish with Roman Reigns after his comeback at the end of WWE SummerSlam.

Despite the tumultuous atmosphere, spectators vocally expressed their anticipation for Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso by shouting “Yeet.” Yet, it was later disclosed by Fightful that neither Jey Uso nor Jimmy Uso were ever intended to participate in the match.

Reports suggest that the plan was for Jacob Fatu to conceal the impact of his move, the splash, following their encounter.

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Given that Fatu is aggressively promoting his injury and speculation suggests he won’t challenge Roman Reigns, it remains intriguing to know when WWE might arrange a showdown between him and The Tribal Chief.

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2024-08-05 13:41