Jacob Fatu WWE SmackDown return took the spotlight on a dramatic night in Berlin, as his unexpected appearance changed the outcome of the main event and the fate of the Undisputed WWE Championship. On Friday’s show, the championship landscape shifted after Fatu’s interference helped Drew McIntyre become the new titleholder.
A Stunning Twist Opens the Main Event
The headline match of WWE SmackDown, held in Berlin, featured Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in a grueling Three Stages of Hell contest. As the final moments unfolded, McIntyre tried to beat Rhodes by escaping the steel cage through its door.
Just as McIntyre attempted his exit, a mysterious, hooded individual blocked the way. The arena buzzed as the figure pulled off his mask, revealing himself to be Jacob Fatu. This revelation stopped McIntyre in his tracks, prompting him to try and climb out of the cage, only for Fatu—often called the Samoan Werewolf—to stop him from above.
Fatu’s Actions Shift the Championship
Following a brief confrontation with McIntyre, Jacob Fatu set his sights on Cody Rhodes. The distraction he created allowed McIntyre to find an opportunity, and he managed to make it through the cage door, officially becoming the new Undisputed WWE Champion. Fans in attendance, as well as those watching worldwide, were caught off guard by these rapid turn of events.
Jacob Fatu had previously been absent from WWE television for months. He was taken out backstage before a much-anticipated number one contender’s match against McIntyre and was later written off programming due to a dental procedure. His surprise return in the SmackDown main event instantly made headlines, and his actions have positioned him as a formidable player in the ongoing championship storyline.
“Jacob Fatu is back and Drew McIntyre became the new Undisputed Champion #SmackDown ??????pic.twitter.com/geiFfnuGMV”—Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod ?? (@big_business_) January 9, 2026
Looking Ahead After a Night of Upheaval
With Fatu’s return resulting in Cody Rhodes losing his championship, the rivalry between these stars is set to intensify. Jacob Fatu may have made a powerful enemy in Rhodes, inadvertently shifting the direction of the WWE SmackDown main event scene. In the aftermath, Drew McIntyre—the Scottish Warrior—stands once again atop WWE as the Undisputed Champion.
The anticipation now turns to the Royal Rumble, as fans await the next contender to challenge McIntyre’s reign. WWE SmackDown’s dramatic developments in Berlin have heightened expectations for future confrontations and ensured that the storylines remain compelling as the road to WrestleMania continues.
Jacob Fatu is back and Drew McIntyre became the new Undisputed Champion #SmackDown
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— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) January 9, 2026
