🔥 Jacob Fatu Injury Update: The Real Reason He’s Off TV—And When He’s Coming Back Will Surprise You! 😱
WWE fans can breathe a sigh of relief—Jacob Fatu’s time away from SmackDown might not be as long as everyone feared.
After being mysteriously written off TV during the October 17 episode of SmackDown, rumors started swirling about the nature of Fatu’s injury. Now, new reports have cleared things up—and the truth is far less serious than fans first thought.
💥 What Really Happened to Jacob Fatu?
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Fatu’s absence isn’t due to a serious in-ring injury. Instead, he’s taking time off for dental work—yes, you read that right! Meltzer confirmed reports from PWInsider and Fightful Select, which both stated that Fatu’s situation was non-wrestling related.
During the latest SmackDown, WWE crafted an angle to explain his disappearance: Fatu was found backstage, attacked and pinned under equipment, bleeding from the mouth—the perfect storyline cover-up for his time off.
⏰ How Long Will Fatu Be Out?
The good news: not too long.
Meltzer noted that while Fatu will miss a few weeks of action, he’s expected back before the end of the year. However, fans shouldn’t expect him at WarGames in November, as he’ll likely still be recovering by then.
A source told Fightful Select that Fatu mentioned being out for “at least a month.” That timeline fits perfectly with WWE’s storyline direction and creative plans going into December.
⚡ Fatu’s Future Looks Bright
Although this minor setback paused his momentum—especially after being positioned for a huge match against Drew McIntyre to determine the next challenger for Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship—insiders say WWE still has big plans for Fatu.
Backstage, he’s reportedly seen as a breakout star who’s “overdue for a major push.”
So while Fatu may be missing a few weeks of TV time, fans can expect an explosive return—possibly with revenge on his mind.
💬 WWE Universe, how do you want to see Fatu make his comeback? Should he target McIntyre or go after an even bigger name?
