Was Jacob Fatu Missing From Bloodline Due to Injury on SmackDown?

Aug 9, 2024 | 9:01 PM EDT

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Concerns have been raised regarding Jacob Fatu since SummerSlam, as his injury has been the topic of much discussion. Triple H had shared that the wrestler was ‘banged up’, but no official reports have been released. We may have an answer now because Fatu was not with the Bloodline when they interrupted Cody Rhodes in the opening segment on WWE SmackDown.

Rhodes was revealing his pick for his Bash in Berlin opponent (Kevin Owens) when he was interrupted by the Bloodline. Solo Siko was accompanied by Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, who were carrying the WWE Tag Team Championship belts. This is interesting because Loa did not win the Championship last week. It was Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu’s team that won it.

Could this mean something? Well, there are chances that if Fatu is injured, he could be out for a while. So Tonga Loa could step in to fill his spot as the WWE Tag Team Champion. But there is one more thing we need to consider.

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Jacob Fatu never appears with the Bloodline in the promo segments, right? The wrestler typically does not appear in portions when mic work is done by the Bloodline, and this may be the case here as well. Nevertheless, Cody Rhodes did mention the injury during this segment, so any concerns about his absence are dispelled. The segment was a great success since it established Kevin Owens as the next challenger for the WWE Undisputed Championship.

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Do you think Jacob Fatu should join The Bloodline on SmackDown?

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What do you think is the main reason Jimmy Uso won't return to SmackDown?

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Do you think Talla Tonga joining Roman Reigns' Bloodline will shake up WWE?

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Do you think Joe Hendry should leave TNA for WWE NXT?

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On the other side, the injury to Jacob Fatu might be a narrative used by WWE to save the Samoan Werewolf and bring him face-to-face with the Original Tribal Chief. That is an interaction that may help WWE generate a lot of money. Therefore, the WWE may prefer to wait for the appropriate time to carry out its entire strategy.

Jacob Fatu’s homecoming is significant for the Bloodline plot

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Fatu needs to return soon as Bloodline Storyline cannot progress well in his absence. With all that has transpired thus far in the Bloodline, it is apparent that the plot will get much more exciting in the future. The reason for this is that WWE wants to make this a tale generational, which is why they have spent years developing each wrestler who will be included in this plot.

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We are talking about wrestlers such as Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa, and Jacob Fatu. WWE did a good job with this because babyfaces are among the most popular in the industry, while heels have received a lot of criticism.

The Samoan-Bloodline war could reach its peak at the Survivor Series in November. As a result, the corporation still has three months to decide how they want to build the entire match-up and who should be featured in it.

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Only time will tell what WWE intends to accomplish, and fans must wait and watch until then. What are your opinions on Jacob Fatu’s injury? Please tell us in the comments.