Jacob Fatu destroys top WWE champion during the closing stages of SmackDown

Modified Apr 12, 2025 03:27 GMT

The Samoan Werewolf Jacob Fatu (Image Credits: WWE.com)

Jacob Fatu destroyed LA Knight during the closing stages of this week's WWE SmackDown. Knight teamed up with Randy Orton for a tag team match against Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga.

The match was set up in the opening moments of the show when Orton once again addressed his situation of being without an opponent for WrestleMania 41. He was initially set to face Kevin Owens, but The Prizefighter was forced to withdraw from the show due to his neck issues.

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Knight and Orton were victorious in the main event of SmackDown this week. Knight picked up the win after hitting Tonga with the BFT. Post-match, Fatu didn't waste a second in ambushing The Megastar, who was hit by multiple Moonsaults from the top rope.

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Jacob Fatu is a former WWE Tag Team Champion. He won the titles with Tama Tonga on the SmackDown before SummerSlam 2024. However, his reign ended abruptly after Solo Sikoa ordered his former Enforcer to hand the title over to Tonga Loa.

Leading up to WrestleMania 41, Fatu became the #1 contender for the United States Championship after defeating Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing Match on SmackDown. He will try to end Knight's second reign as the United States Champion at The Showcase of The Immortals.

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