Over the last few years there have been a number of stars to watch in WWE and fans immediately took notice of Jacob Fatu as soon as he debuted. It seemed that Fatu had momentum on his side, but now it appears that he will be on the shelf for some time.
Bodyslam is reporting that Jacob Fatu is dealing with a non-wrestling related injury that is expected to keep him out of action for an extended amount of time. It was noted that the injury could potentially sideline Fatu well into 2026.
It’s being said that there were major plans in motion for Jacob Fatu as he was involved in a program with Drew McIntyre and long-term creative pointed toward a potential match with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Jacob Fatu is reportedly someone that WWE saw as a potential breakout force.
However, plans for Jacob Fatu have been put on pause due to the injury. Details regarding the injury are unknown at this point in time, but a source indicated that the injury is serious enough to the point where the company will have to halt all plans for the United States Champion for the foreseeable future.
Stay tuned for more updates on Jacob Fatu’s status as they become available.