Jacob Fatu‘s babyface push in WWE has sparked significant interest after a dramatic year, with fans quickly rallying behind the United States Champion. Debuting as a newcomer just a year ago, Fatu’s rapid rise and unexpected turn against Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank could reshape the WWE main event scene.
Rising Popularity Signals a Shift
In just one year, Jacob Fatu, known as the Samoan Werewolf, transformed from an unfamiliar figure into one of WWE’s most popular stars. Initially presented as a heel, he found himself embraced by the audience regardless of his villainous role. This groundswell of support culminated at Money in the Bank, where Fatu made his first babyface turn in WWE by intervening against Solo Sikoa, effectively stopping him from capturing the Money in the Bank briefcase.
Questions Around WWE’s Plans for Fatu
Recent commentary on the WrestleVotes Q&A for Sportskeeda WrestleBinge highlighted the complexity WWE now faces in booking Fatu. The growing wave of fan enthusiasm could become challenging for WWE if his momentum escalates faster than intended. As noted,
“My main question coming out of this is how serious are they going to push Jacob Fatu as a babyface. If they get behind him, I think the fans will join that and he can shoot up the card really really quick and I’m not sure they want that speed behind it if that makes sense. I’m interested to see how this plays out now that he’s a babyface cause he’s already got a lot of support.”
—WrestleVotes, Contributor (Sportskeeda WrestleBinge Q&A)
Upcoming Storylines and Faction Dynamics
Having broken away from Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu appears set for a potential feud with his former Bloodline leader. The storyline is expected to develop into matches involving Solo Sikoa and JC Matteo, adding more intrigue to the ongoing narrative. Additionally, there is speculation over the return of the Tongans, who could influence the storyline once they recover from injury, possibly altering alliances or introducing new rivalries.
Fatu’s surge creates uncertainty in WWE’s plans, making it unclear if his current momentum will propel him to the main event picture or require careful pacing to sustain his babyface run. As the company navigates these developments, the strength of Jacob Fatu’s fan support may ultimately dictate the direction WWE takes with his character and the main event scene.
