Jacob Fatu Reportedly Dealing With Non-Wrestling-Related Injury & Could Be Out “Well Into 2026”

WWE
Oct 16, 2025

The September 26th episode of WWE SmackDown in Orlando, Florida featured Jacob Fatu making his surprise return to SmackDown after being absent since this past August.

BodySlam.net reported that their sources stated that Fatu is currently dealing with a non-wrestling-related injury.

No other details were given regarding the nature nor severity of the injury beyond this reportedly could possibly keep Fatu out of action “well into 2026.”

The status of Fatu’s scheduled singles match against Drew McIntyre at this Friday’s SmackDown show in San Jose, California is currently not known.

Trending
  1. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Results - Dec. 13, 2025 - John Cena vs. Gunther in John Cena's Final MatchWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Results – Dec. 13, 2025 – John Cena vs.…
  2. WWE: Vince McMahon Makes Brief Video Appearance at 12/13 WWE SNME Show, CM Punk Appearance and Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio Set for 12/15 WWE RAW Show, Andrade El Idolo on If Divorce from Charlotte Flair Led to His WWE ExitWWE: Vince McMahon Makes Brief Video Appearance at 12/13 WWE SNME Show, CM Punk Appearance…
  3. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Show Notes: Kurt Angle, The Rock, Kevin Owens, Joe Hendry, & More Appears, John Cena "GOAT" Tribute Video Airs, Michael Cole Pays Tribute to Taz, Jim Ross, & Others Who Called Cena Matches with Him, Gunther Makes Cena Tap Out in Cena's Final Match & Cena Leaves His Shoes In RingWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Show Notes: Kurt Angle, The Rock, Kevin Owens, Joe…
  4. Triple H Responds to Negative Crowd Backlash Over John Cena's Loss at 12/13 WWE SNME ShowTriple H Responds to Negative Crowd Backlash Over John Cena’s Loss at 12/13 WWE SNME Show
  5. ROH Global Wars UK 2025 Taping Spoilers from Cardiff, WalesROH Global Wars UK 2025 Taping Spoilers from Cardiff, Wales
  6. Tony Khan Announces One Night Return for AEW DarkTony Khan Announces One Night Return for AEW Dark