Jacob Fatu’s Timeline for WWE Television Return Revealed

Jacob Fatu, the former MLW Heavyweight Champion, has made a strong impact in WWE, establishing himself as a formidable presence since joining the company and now the timeline for his return has been revealed.

Leading up to SummerSlam, Jacob Fatu achieved a significant milestone by winning the WWE World Tag Team Championships with Tama Tonga, defeating #DIY on the SmackDown episode just before the event. This victory, coming in only his third WWE match, solidified Fatu’s rising star status in the company.

At SummerSlam, Fatu played a pivotal role in the Undisputed WWE Championship Bloodline Rules Match between Solo Sikoa and Cody Rhodes. His impactful interference included a devastating splash that drove Rhodes through the announce table. However, following the match, Fatu was seen wearing a walking boot, fueling speculation about a possible injury sustained during the event.

Fatu’s absence from backstage at the August 9th episode of Friday Night SmackDown, coupled with his appearance in a walking boot, raised concerns among WWE talent about a potential legitimate injury.

PWInsider Elite reports that he is expected to return to in-ring action by the end of August 2024. While the specifics of Fatu’s injury, including its type and severity, were not disclosed, there were concerns among WWE talent that Fatu might have been genuinely injured during his SummerSlam appearance.

However, an internal WWE source dismissed these concerns. Fatu’s absence from the latest edition of WWE SmackDown suggests he may have sustained a minor injury. He has not yet commented on his condition, and a precise return date for “The Samoan Werewolf” has not been announced.

With Roman Reigns decimating The Bloodline on last week’s SmackDown, fans are left wondering when Jacob Fatu will return to WWE television. A potential face-to-face encounter between Fatu and The Tribal Chief is highly anticipated but we’ll have to see when it will take place.

How do you think Jacob Fatu’s absence will impact the ongoing Bloodline storyline, and what role do you expect him to play upon his return? Share your thoughts in the comments!