Jacob Fatu recently revealed his aspiration for a dream match against Jeff Hardy, a former AEW star and ex-<a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE competitor currently signed with TNA alongside his brother Matt Hardy. Fatu, also known as the Samoan Werewolf, has emerged as one of WWE’s most promising talents following his recent successes in the company.
Fatu claimed his first singles title at WrestleMania 41 Night One by overcoming LA Knight to become the United States Champion. However, he lost the title to his former Bloodline teammate Solo Sikoa at Night of Champions 2025 and failed to regain it during SummerSlam earlier this month. Most recently, Fatu joined forces with Bloodline veterans Jimmy Uso and Sami Zayn on Friday Night SmackDown to secure a win over Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, and Tonga Loa, who now compete as the group MFT.
Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, the 33-year-old was asked about potential opponents, expressing strong admiration for Jeff Hardy and his wish to face him:
“Jeff Hardy, man, I want to have a match with Jeff. Man, one of the dopest. Man, yeah. I mean, Jeff.” —Jacob Fatu
Jeff Hardy’s Final AEW Matches and Current Status
Before departing from All Elite Wrestling in 2024, Jeff Hardy took part in a series of high-profile singles matches against some of AEW’s top wrestlers. During the early months of the year, Hardy faced Darby Allin, Swerve Strickland, and Jon Moxley, though he did not win those encounters. His last AEW match was a No Disqualification bout against Sammy Guevara on Rampage, which ended in a loss and subsequently led to Guevara’s suspension for violating concussion protocols.
After his AEW run concluded, Hardy returned to TNA, where he currently teams with Matt Hardy as the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions.
Significance and Anticipation for Fatu vs. Hardy Matchup
The prospect of a Jacob Fatu dream match Jeff Hardy encounter excites many wrestling fans, as it would bring together two distinctive performers with unique styles and rich wrestling histories. Fatu’s rapid rise in WWE and Hardy’s enduring legacy make their potential clash a highly anticipated event that could draw significant attention across different wrestling audiences.
Both competitors bring distinct strengths—Fatu’s dominant grappling and Hardy’s charismatic and high-risk style. Should this dream match materialize, it would not only add a memorable chapter to both wrestlers’ careers but also highlight the ongoing fluidity between wrestling promotions and the evolving landscape of professional wrestling.
