Jacob Fatu was written off following a backstage attack on Friday's episode of WWE SmackDown. The latest reports gives more details about Fatu's injury and his expected return.
What happened to Jacob Fatu?
On Firday's edition of SmackDown in San Jose, The Werewolf was set to face Drew McIntyre in a No.1 contender's match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Fatu did not appear for the fight and was spotted taken out backstage and bleeding from mouth.
As per multiple reports, Jacob Fatu had to undergo a dental procedure and won't be out for longer duration. Fightful Select reported that Fatu was telling people backstage that he could be out for almost a month.
Jacob Fatu to stay out for long time?
It is not clear what kind if procedure Fatu is set to have, but it is serious enough to take him out for four weeks or longer. The good part is that he is not going to be on the sidelines for the remaining part of the year, which was what some initial reports said.
In the absence of Jacob Fatu, Cody Rhodes came out to face Drew McIntyre. Rhodes even gave McIntyre a shot at the Undisputed championship while wearing his three-piece suit. The Scottish Psychopath earned the win through disqualification after The American Nightmare hit him with the Undisputed WWE title.
Who attacked Jacob Fatu backstage on SmackDown?
WWE has not disclosed the name of the culprit in the backstage attack of Jacob Fatu. The primary suspect was Drew McIntyre, who has a business to finish with the Somoan Werewolf. Another name was Solo Sikoa and his MFT.
They have a beef with Fatu, but they look focused on winning the United States Championship and the WWE Tag Team Titles. Two more potential names are Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, though nothing has been confirmed yet.