Jacob Fatu poised for WWE world championship opportunity—this is the scenario recently put forward by former WWE Superstar Aiden English (Matthew Rehwoldt), who suggested Fatu could soon claim both the United States Championship and a shot at the world title in a dramatic SummerSlam match. This prediction emerged from English’s appearance on the REBOOKED podcast, where he mapped out a path for Fatu involving key names such as Solo Sikoa, Seth Rollins, and LA Knight, with the main events taking place in Los Angeles.
Jacob Fatu emerges as top contender in bold SummerSlam prediction
Aiden English, speaking candidly on the REBOOKED podcast, pieced together a potential storyline for the Men’s Money in the Bank (MITB) Ladder match. The bout is set for June 7 in Los Angeles, featuring The Tribal Chief, Seth Rollins, Andrade, El Grande Americano, Penta, and LA Knight fighting for the MITB briefcase. English sees Solo Sikoa carving his place within The Bloodline and performing an important role in both that faction and the New Bloodline.
“He [Solo Sikoa] has played such a wonderful utility role in the Bloodline and the New Bloodline, and he’s been that personality and that guy to kind of just be that personality to glue things together. So give him a little bit of win this [Men’s MITB] match,” he said. —Aiden English, former WWE Superstar
Based on this vision, English predicted that The Street Champion and The Samoan Werewolf—Jacob Fatu—would clash at SummerSlam, with both the United States Championship and the MITB briefcase on the line. The scenario suggests the stakes would be raised significantly, giving the winner a unique position in WWE’s competitive landscape.
“But, I see this world—SummerSlam, finally, it explodes! Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa—title for the briefcase. Whoever wins leaves with both, and Jacob Fatu walks out champion with a future world title shot in his briefcase,” he added. [From 48:28 to 48:04] —Aiden English, former WWE Superstar
This potential outcome places Jacob Fatu at the heart of WWE’s major summer storyline, with the chance to hold the US title while also earning the opportunity to challenge for the world championship at a future event. This could set the stage for significant changes in WWE’s title scene and reshape the dynamics among key WWE Superstars like Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline’s members.
Character transformation could be on the horizon for Jacob Fatu
Aiden English also touched on the potential evolution of Jacob Fatu’s role within WWE, suggesting that the 33-year-old star may undergo a significant character shift for the first time since joining the Stamford-based organization. Fatu, known as the Samoan Werewolf, has typically portrayed a heel character, aligning with Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline since his arrival.
English believes that Fatu’s popularity has surged, especially in the aftermath of WrestleMania 41, and this could prompt WWE to reintroduce him as a face character.
“They [WWE] like him [Jacob Fatu], we like him, crowds like him. He is taking off this year, especially post-Mania, right? He’s going full babyface sooner than later,” he said. —Aiden English, former WWE Superstar
This transformation could impact Fatu’s interactions with prominent figures in WWE such as Seth Rollins, LA Knight, and others involved in the Money in the Bank storyline. With a shift from heel to babyface, Fatu may attract even greater support from WWE fans and further solidify his place as a major player heading into WWE’s flagship events.
What this means for WWE’s championship landscape
If English’s forecast comes to fruition, the outcome of the MITB Ladder Match and the subsequent SummerSlam showdown could dramatically alter the WWE title picture. Fans will be paying close attention to whether Solo Sikoa emerges victorious in the Men’s Money in the Bank match and sets the stage for a showdown with Jacob Fatu for the United States Championship.
Should Fatu walk out of SummerSlam with both the US title and the coveted MITB briefcase, he would be positioned as a formidable force, ready to challenge for the WWE world championship at a moment’s notice. With growing crowd support and a possible character change on the horizon, all eyes are on Fatu as WWE heads into one of its most eagerly anticipated season climaxes.
