Cody Rhodes has expressed strong support for Jacob Fatu, a WWE star who the company is reportedly very impressed with and who appears to be headed for a major rise in his career. Rhodes, currently the WWE Champion and a proven main event star, suggested that Fatu is on track for WrestleMania prominence and a significant main event push in WWE.
Rhodes, known for reinventing his character outside WWE before returning to become a top talent, has headlined three WrestleMania premium live events (PLEs). His comments, made during a recent interview, signal that he believes Fatu will follow a similar path to high-profile success.
Jacob Fatu’s Unique Talent and Growing Reputation Within WWE
During an appearance on the podcast
“What Do You Wanna Talk About?”
with American singer-songwriter Jelly Roll, Rhodes praised Jacob Fatu’s abilities and standing within WWE. He emphasized Fatu’s potential and the company’s excitement over his development:
Jacob [Fatu] is really special. He feels like a little baby here and I want to make sure everything is right. He’s special. I know everyone here is incredibly impressed with Jacob, too. When something good happens for him, all of us are like, ‘Awesome.’
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Champion
Last weekend at SummerSlam, Fatu, known as the Samoan Werewolf, competed against Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage Match for the United States Championship. Despite losing due to interference from Sikoa’s MFT faction, the booking underscores WWE’s confidence in Fatu’s future. Since joining WWE just over a year ago, Fatu has rapidly become a fan favorite thanks to his powerful in-ring performances and athleticism, despite his 291-pound frame.
The current WWE main event roster is highly competitive, but Fatu continues to dominate the mid-card scene. After a 70-day reign as the US Champion, speculation grows that a world title shot could be next.
Paul Heyman Endorses Jacob Fatu’s WrestleMania Main Event Future
Paul Heyman, a key figure in WWE as both an on-screen manager and behind-the-scenes strategist, has also endorsed Jacob Fatu’s potential. Heyman closely observed Fatu during the early phase of The Bloodline 2.0 storyline and is confident about his trajectory.
Jacob Fatu, a guaranteed WrestleMania main eventer multiple times in the future.
—Paul Heyman, WWE Hall of Famer
Fatu’s strong booking since joining WWE suggests he is being positioned as a cornerstone talent alongside rising star Bron Breakker. In interviews, Fatu has embraced his role in continuing the legacy of the Samoan dynasty, a significant presence in WWE’s recent history.
Implications for WWE’s Future and WrestleMania Spotlight
Cody Rhodes’ WWE main event prediction for Jacob Fatu signals a major push for the wrestler as one of the promotion’s future megastars. With endorsements from prominent figures like Rhodes and Heyman, Fatu’s rise is being closely watched by fans and insiders alike. His blend of size, agility, and charisma positions him well to become a lasting main event fixture and a headline WrestleMania talent in the years ahead.
As WWE continues to build its next generation of top stars, Fatu’s growth could reshape the main event landscape, especially with the backing of industry veterans who see him as a pillar of the company’s long-term booking plans.
