WWE Incorporates Jacob Fatu’s Prison Past Into Ongoing Storyline – Cody Rhodes appeared for a sit-down interview during the January 23 edition of WWE SmackDown from Montreal, and it was immediately clear he had no interest in dwelling on his recent loss of the Undisputed WWE Championship. Instead, Rhodes focused squarely on what comes next and how he plans to reclaim the title.
The interview took a sharp turn when Jacob Fatu abruptly interrupted, shifting the segment from a standard promo into a raw and emotional exchange. Rhodes accused Fatu of acting without thinking, drawing a direct comparison to what he believes led to Drew McIntyre capturing the championship. Rhodes then escalated the confrontation with a blunt and personal remark that stunned the arena.
“You acting without thinking is what got you locked up in the first place. That’s what got you in prison in the first place.”
Fatu immediately rose to his feet and addressed Rhodes head-on. He acknowledged his past, stating that he was 16 and 18 years old when he was incarcerated. Fatu admitted that at the time, he didn’t know if he would ever have a future in WWE and revealed that he “almost got fired before he got hired.” According to Fatu, those experiences forced him to grow and ultimately helped shape him into a better man.
As the segment neared its end, Fatu delivered a warning that made it clear this rivalry goes beyond a typical matchup. He told Rhodes that he is not like any other Samoan opponent Rhodes has faced before.
“They don’t make them like me,” Fatu said, before emphasizing that he is now “very in control.”
The confrontation added significant emotional weight to their upcoming match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. While no championship will be on the line, the intensity displayed in Montreal suggests both men are willing to push limits to make a statement.
As reported by WrestlingAttitude.Com, this segment reinforced Jacob Fatu’s growing presence as a dangerous and unpredictable force, while also highlighting Cody Rhodes’ mindset as he continues his pursuit of the Undisputed WWE Championship. With personal history now firmly injected into the rivalry, Saturday’s clash promises to be anything but routine.
WWE Incorporates Jacob Fatu’s Prison Past Into Ongoing Storyline
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