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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 Reasons why Jacob Fatu must retain the US Title at WWE Backlash
Jacob Fatu should retain. 1. Fatu deserves a long run with the Title 2. None of the other three competitors have momentum 3. Solo Sikoa should take the title away from Fatu The 'Samoan Werewolf' Jacob Fatu won his first singles Championship in WWE when he defeated LA Knight for the United States Championship at WrestleMania 41 . While the burly Samoan is on cloud nine, after his first successful WrestleMania, he is set to defend his Title against not just against LA Knight but also Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre along with him at the WWE Backlash PLE .Now the fatal four-way match for the US Title is one of the talking points among fans, for that 20th edition of is why we think Jacob Fatu should retain his US Title at BacklashAs openly stated by many WWE stalwarts, Fatu has taken away the limelight from his brother and former 'Enforcer' of the Bloodline Solo Sikoa. It was Solo who was going to be the next big thing from the Bloodline before Jacob overtook him. And that has not just happened coincidently, but it was Fatu's explosive athleticism and beast-like abilities in the ring that has caught everyone's attention ever since his emergence in WWE in 2024. Now he deserves a long run with the US Championship and cutting it short within a month of winning it will not just break his momentum as a single's star but also derail the start of a promising WWE other three competitors in the fatal four-way match(Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre and LA Knight) do not have the kind of momentum that Fatu has. The first one the Tag Team Championship and then has done enough to solidify a place in the roster as a solid singles star. Also the fans are on his side more than Solo, which is a testament to the fact that Fatu indeed deserves a longish run with the US Title. LA Knight has just had a good run with the Title, while Priest and McIntyre have had their fair share of opportunities and can afford to wait for their the past two months, the WWE has constantly insinuated a rivalry between Sikoa and Jacob, which has kept the audience and fans excited. Two burly Samoans fighting for the United States Championship would be very spicy and worthy of a main event in a PLE like SummerSlam. Therefore, it would only be apt if Jacob only loses his US Title to Solo(if he has to lose it at all).
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Jail to US Champion: Jacob Fatu talks about his wrestling journey
Jacob Fatu won his first Title. Fatu talks about his journey High praise for Roman and Solo The 'Samoan Werewolf' Jacob Fatu captured his first WWE singles title after he defeated LA Knight for the United States Title at WrestleMania 41 . Although being a veteran of the business for over 13 years, it was the debut for Jacob at the grandest stage of WWE(WrestleMania). Talking about the same in an interview, Fatu has shed light on his journey to the US Championship win in WWE and much interacting in the 'Club 50 Podcast', the new 'Enforcer' of the Bloodline shared anecdotes about his journey to his first singles title in the biggest wrestling promotion of the world. He said that he never expected that he would be a successful WWE superstar in his life, especially when he was jailed due to a crime. At one point of time, no one even wanted his autograph, and he was only signing his bail papers, said Fatu. "I could have never expected this ... I remember looking out a jail cell window man, to looking out of an airplane man, you know just on the way. But it was very special, definitely having my son over here Johnny Fatu, and definitely for my parents to pull up." Fatu said. "I remember nobody wanted my autograph bro. The only thing I was signing bro is when I used to sign my papers bro when I was getting out of jail ... it really just feels good to see my parents happy." Continued new United States Champion was full of praise for Roman Reigns and his importance in the main event of wrestlemania 41. He thought that his Samoan family had completed a full circle in Las Vegas as former WWE Champion Yokozuna(another Samoan wrestler) had Main evented WrestleMania 9 against Bret Hart before that, at Las Vegas. Talking about his first Wrestlemania as a singles star, Fatu appreciated his brother Solo Sikoa for the support stating 'It was very nerve-wracking, but man it's just like I said bro, just preparing for it. It's more of a mindset. My brother Solo told me 'It's okay man, just to step away from everything real quick, you feel me? Get your heads in the right space'. I did that and it still don't work.'After his first monumental singles win at WrestleMania 41, Fatu is all set to defend his United States Championship against the likes of Damian priest, Drew McIntyre and former champion LA Knight in a fatal four-way match at Backlash. This would not just be his first Title defence but also a cornerstone of sorts, if the Bloodline member manages to defend his Championship at St Louis, Missouri. How have you liked Jacob Fatu's performances in WWE since his emergence? Drop your comments below.
See - Sada Elbalad
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Jacob Fatu to Defend US Title in Fatal 4-Way Contest in 2025 Backlash
Rana Atef Early Saturday, WWE added a new match to its WWE Backlash card. Newly crowned US Champion Jacob Fatu will defend his title for the first time in a Fatal 4-Way match. The match was decided after the #1 contender for the US title match was interrupted during the Friday Night SmackDown (May 2, 2025 episode). It was revealed in a backstage segment when Fatu and Solo Sikoa were talking with General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis. Aldis decided that "The Samoan Werewolf" will put his title on the line in a fatal four-way match against Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, and LA Knight. Priest got involved in the match that saw former US Champion Knight take on McIntyre, who showed himself in the title picture after his WrestleMania Sin City Street Fight victory over Priest. Priest pulled McIntyre out of the ring, causing the disqualification and awarding the victory to "The Scottish Warrior." Following the match, Fatu showed up and attacked Knight and Priest. Fatu captured the title, his first singles gold in WWE, from Knight at WrestleMania 41. Backlash will take place next Sunday (Cairo time) at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The event will be headlined by all-time-classic between John Cena and Randy Orton for the WWE Champion. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WrestleMania 41: Jacob Fatu pays tribute to late WWE legend with this iconic pose after winning the US Championship
Jacob Fatu recently added a new dimension to his career when he beat LA Knight at WrestleMania 41 to win the US title. The fast-rising star, who comes from the Anoaʻi family, has now paid tribute to a late relative, days after his big win at 'The Show of Shows' Jacob Fatu honours Umaga after big win at WrestleMania 41 Umaga was associated with the WWE from 2005 to 2009. 'The Samoan Bulldozer' impressed many with his size and agility. He was usually managed by Armando Estrada and feuded with the likes of Kane and John Cena. Jacob Fatu hit the Umaga pose with his title 🩸 The star's career was tragically cut short when he passed away in 2009 at the age of 36. Now, years after his death, Jacob Fatu has paid tribute to him. 'The Samoan Werewolf', who recently won the US title, is seen holding the belt with his mouth in a photoshoot. This is exactly the pose Umaga struck when he was the Intercontinental Champion. Jacob Fatu is Umaga's nephew. How did Jacob Fatu fare at WrestleMania 41? Jacob Fatu squared off against LA Knight at WrestleMania 41. The two put on a competitive match in which both men got in a good amount of offense. The Samoan star eventually won after nailing 'The Megastar' with multiple splashes. Jacob Fatu is expected to reignite his feud with Braun Strowman in the coming weeks. He may also square off against LA Knight in a WrestleMania 41 rematch. One is likely to get more clarity on the company's plans for him in the coming weeks. For all the latest coverage on WWE, track updates here
Fox News
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Jacob Fatu's 1st WrestleMania match yields United States Championship
LAS VEGAS – Jacob Fatu proved Saturday night in the first WrestleMania match of his career that he is an unstoppable force and there are no forces that could even come close to stopping him. Fatu carried LA Knight to the top rope and hit a huge Samoan drop before he completed two moonsaults and pinned Knight to become the new United States champion. Fatu arrived to the squared circle with Solo Sikoa firmly in his corner. Fatu removed a werewolf mask and sauntered down to the ring. Knight entered the stadium in style – pulling up in a Maserati before his music hit. Knight tried to outmatch Fatu, who pulled off incredible move after incredible move. It appeared Fatu was in the driver's seat and was going for a moonsault early in the match. Knight hit his own finishing maneuver, the BFT, seemingly out of nowhere. Was Knight going to pull out the win? Almost as Fatu kicked out as the ref's hand was coming down for the three count. Fatu regained control of the match and was able to add some gold around his waist. The "Samoan Werewolf" pulled up onto the WWE scene in June as Sikoa took over the Bloodline faction. He became the fierce enforcer behind Sikoa as they began to become the thorn in the side of the rest of the SmackDown roster. But Fatu was thrust into the chase for the United States Championship. He topped Braun Strowman to get the shot at Knight's title, in which he claimed from Shinsuke Nakamura. It's Fatu's first singles title since he joined WWE. His win marked the third title change of the first night of WrestleMania 41. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
