Jacob Fatu was involved in a heated confrontation with Cody Rhodes during WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII, escalating tensions within the wrestling world. Following this intense encounter, Zilla Fatu, Jacob’s brother and fellow Bloodline member, issued a pointed message publicly in support of his sibling.
The rivalry between Jacob Fatu and Rhodes began after Fatu cost Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship in a match against Drew McIntyre. On the January 9, 2026 episode of SmackDown, Fatu made a forceful return by attacking both McIntyre and Rhodes during their Three Stages of Hell contest, which ultimately resulted in McIntyre regaining the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Zilla Fatu Shows Support and Teases WWE Appearance
On Instagram, Zilla Fatu shared a preview of a YouTube video where he expressed admiration for his brother and their wrestling lineage.
“MY BROTHER FR @werewolf_fatu (Full Video on Last FATU FRIDAY on YOUTUBE out NOW)” wrote Zilla.
During the match scheduled at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII, Jacob and Rhodes never officially faced off in the ring, as their animosity boiled over into a brawl across the arena. Their fight was ultimately interrupted by Drew McIntyre, who incapacitated both men.
Zilla Fatu Hints at Future Rivalry and WWE Debut
Zilla Fatu also addressed his ongoing conflict with Ricky Saints, who had attacked him at a Reality of Wrestling event. Saints, currently signed with WWE’s NXT brand, figures prominently in the NXT Championship scene. In an interview with Denise Salcedo, Zilla referred to this attack and hinted at possible confrontations before officially appearing in NXT.
“Yeah. I mean you guys will catch me on NXT getting my get back on Ricky Skanks. But first, you never know, I might catch him at Walmart. I might catch him at Waffle House. I might catch him at Whataburger. You never know because guess what? If I catch him before then, he not going to make it to NXT,”
Zilla and Jacob Fatu have previously worked together on the independent wrestling circuit, suggesting they might reunite under the WWE banner if Zilla signs with the company.
Implications for the WWE Landscape
This unfolding drama highlights the intense personal rivalries impacting the WWE roster, particularly within the Bloodline family dynamic. Jacob Fatu’s clashes with established figures like Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre signal a growing presence in the main event picture, while Zilla Fatu’s possible WWE debut hints at further developments, especially concerning the NXT brand. Fans can expect these storylines to influence upcoming WWE programming and championship pursuits significantly.
