Jacob Fatu SmackDown Update: Latest News & Fallout

Here’s a summary of the article about Jacob Fatu:

* reason for Absence: Jacob Fatu is reportedly out of action due to a dental procedure, not a wrestling injury or backstage issue as initially speculated.
* SmackDown Angle: WWE used a backstage attack angle on the October 17th SmackDown to write fatu off television. He was shown “bloodied” before a scheduled match with Drew McIntyre, who won by forfeit.
* Return Timeline: There’s optimism within WWE that Fatu will return sooner than initially thought. He is seen as deserving of a bigger role.
* Recent Activity: Before his absence, Fatu was participating in dark matches and live events, most recently teaming with sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso in August.
* Future Plans: WWE likely intends to resume the feud between Fatu and Drew McIntyre upon his return.