Former WWE head writer Vince Russo openly criticized the current WWE storyline involving Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa during this week’s episode of SmackDown. The tension escalated following a staged hit-and-run incident, which Russo argued lacked realism and logical coherence.
Details of the Controversial Parking Lot Incident
The episode began with Solo Sikoa and MFT accusing Jacob Fatu of causing a car accident. Solo Sikoa, known as the Samoan Werewolf, confronted Fatu in the ring, condemning him based on prior legal troubles and branding him as a habitual criminal. The storyline suggested Fatu was responsible for the hit-and-run, setting the stage for further conflict.
Russo Highlights Glaring Inconsistencies in the Angle
On the BroDown podcast with host Mac Davis, Russo expressed frustration about the lack of foresight in the creative direction. He questioned how Solo Sikoa could logically assume that crashing his own vehicle to frame Fatu would succeed, especially considering the omnipresence of surveillance cameras in the parking area. Russo pointed out the improbability of no footage existing to disprove the setup, casting doubt on the believability of the angle.
“So you’re gonna tell me Solo Sikoa crashed his own automobile to tell the police that Fatu crashed this car. Meanwhile, everybody except the WWE in this day and age knows there’s cameras everywhere. So Solo doesn’t think there’s gonna be any cameras around to see what happens. So he’s going to crash his own automobile to try to finger Fatu and not think for a second there’s going to be a million cameras in the parking lot to see what happened? That’s what I’m talking about. Are we supposed to believe that?” [7:27 onwards] —Vince Russo
Police Investigation and SummerSlam Steel Cage Match Setup
The plot twist came when police reviewed surveillance footage and ultimately cleared Jacob Fatu of any wrongdoing, instead detaining Solo Sikoa for fraudulent conduct. This conclusion heightens anticipation for their upcoming Steel Cage match at SummerSlam, where the two rivals will settle their disputes inside the ring.
Implications for WWE Storytelling and Audience Reception
Russo’s criticisms underscore ongoing concerns about WWE’s creative planning and its impact on story credibility. By highlighting such flaws, he calls attention to the urgency for WWE to deliver more convincing narratives. Fans can expect that the SummerSlam confrontation will be pivotal in advancing this heated rivalry while testing how much the audience accepts the current storyline’s premise.
