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Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa's Bloodline were engaged in an intense confrontation on the recent episode of WWE SmackDown, which also highlighted the absence of Jacob Fatu. The Samoan Werewolf, who has been portrayed as a prominent member of The Bloodline since his debut, and given the role of The Enforcer for Solo's faction, was noticeably missing from the blue brand this week. This sparked curiosity among fans to find out the reason behind the same.
The rationale behind Jacob's absence is linked to the splash he delivered to Cody Rhodes on the commentary table at WWE SummerSlam. During the move, Fatu's knee struck the edge of the table, leading to a potential real-life injury. Michael Cole even mentioned during Solo's entrance with Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa that The Samoan Werewolf was absent due to this injury sustained at SummerSlam.
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It's important to note that Jacob Fatu's selling of his injury was reportedly part of the script, as it was planned for him to sell the effects of his splash. However, his absence from SmackDown suggests that Jacob may indeed need some time to recover from this legitimate injury before returning to full strength.
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As The Bloodline saga continues to unfold on the blue brand, the rivalry between Reigns and Solo seems to be intensifying. Once Jacob Fatu recovers, it will be interesting to see how the story progresses in the coming weeks with him back in the mix.
WWE could turn Jacob Fatu's real-life injury into a storyline with this twist
While it appears that Jacob Fatu's absence is due to a real-life injury, WWE still has the opportunity to turn this legitimate setback into a compelling storyline. This could be achieved by positioning The Samoan Werewolf as a secret agent for Roman Reigns.
A potential storyline could unfold where it is revealed that Jacob's recent absence from SmackDown was intentional, and he purposely chose not to appear. The Samoan Werewolf could be exposed later on as a covert ally of The Original Tribal Chief, explaining why he avoided episodes of the blue brand when Roman was scheduled to make an appearance.
After weeks of buildup, this storyline could culminate in Jacob Fatu betraying Solo Sikoa and aligning himself with The Original Tribal Chief. Such a twist would allow WWE to turn Jacob's injury into a pivotal plot point, adding a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing family drama.
It will be fascinating to see when The Samoan Werewolf next appears in WWE and whether he will engage in a confrontation with Roman Reigns, potentially turning the entire narrative on its head.
