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The Bloodline grew stronger on SmackDown this past Friday as Jacob Fatu made his WWE debut and joined the heel faction. Following a dominant display on the blue brand, the 32-year-old looks set to get a new name.
Trained by The Usos and Solo Sikoa's father, Rikishi, Jacob Fatu made a name for himself on the independent circuit before inking a deal with the Stamford-based promotion.
The powerhouse made his first on-screen appearance on SmackDown last week, assisting The Bloodline against Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. Fatu took out all three babyfaces on his own before standing in the ring with the rest of the faction.
Jacob Fatu was known as The Samoan Werewolf on the independent circuit. It now seems like he could soon be called by that nickname in WWE too. The company recently filed a trademark for 'The Samoan Werewolf', which indicates that the management has plans to refer to the former champion by that moniker.
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WWE rarely recognizes a star's history outside of the company. While The Samoan Werewolf moniker has been associated with Fatu for years, the global juggernaut can make the nickname official after legally obtaining its rights.
WWE personality believes there could soon be a power struggle within The Bloodline
Jacob Fatu made his mark right off the gate as he single-handedly took out Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton upon his WWE debut. While the former champion seems to be working under Solo Sikoa for now, Sam Roberts believes that the duo could soon collide for control of The Bloodline.
"The idea of where does he [Jacob Fatu] fit in. Clearly, the idea of a power struggle can be there. I think right now, the idea of Solo Sikoa being his boss, this Trial Chief character, a guy who doesn't have to wrestle, this guy who wears a red T-shirt and a blazer, and Jacob Fatu being the guy who takes care of the business, while the Tongans are there as foot soldiers, feels like how this all works out," said Sam Roberts.
Jacob Fatu reportedly signed a deal with WWE during WrestleMania XL season. However, the company waited a couple of months to introduce him, with reports suggesting that the creative team was afraid of him potentially outshining Solo Sikoa in the new Bloodline.
