In Backlash 2025, Jacob Fatu defended his United States Championship against an incredible Fatal 4-Way Match opponent in Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, and Damian Priest. But, in this case, Fatu got support from Solo Sikoa and Jeff Cobb, who made a massive introduction with their appearance. Although Fatu’s recent championship streak appears solid, he has the potential for significant challenges later on – maybe even infidelity on the part of those around him. Three big names would count as stiff competition for Fatu’s United States crown in the future.
1. Jacob Fatu vs Solo Sikoa Could Be On the Cards
Tension was gradually building up between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu a few months back. They had an incident where they mistook each other and assaulted each other. Wrestlers suspected they could be booked for WrestleMania 41, although WWE seemingly changed things. The ability to return to that angle may present itself, with a next month match-up of Sikoa against Fatu expected.
Although unfunded Sikoa and Cobb helped Fatu in Backlash, he appeared not to be thrilled. After winning his title, he marched straight to the backstage obviously angry that Sikoa had done. For this situation to become an impetus for WWE to incite some rivalry between this pair. Viewers are dying for a look at how these powerful Samoan athletes square off in a cage with hate on their minds.
2. Aleister Black Might Get a Title Shot
After WrestleMania 41, Aleister Black had an unexpected turn, showing up in the pilot of SmackDown’s last show. Since his return, he followed up with wins over The Miz and Carmelo Hayes. Based on his current momentum, the company may want to put him in a championship title race.
A win by Fatu over a player as strong as Black would be a significant step up in the championship. Their quirky character provides a film with the possibilities for a riveting, bursting with passion feud.
3. Drew McIntyre Could Still Target Jacob Fatu
In Backlash, Drew McIntyre seemed on the verge of earning the US Championship until Damian Priest forced him to the outside. There was bedlam as McIntyre and the priest tried their best to break their way through onlookers, followed by the priest swinging McIntyre with a powerful South of Heaven off a table. Sikoa, Cobb, and Fatu were discussing their tasks in the ring while McIntyre and Priest were fighting outside.
McIntyre will also be far from satisfied with how things played out. He will likely try and find a match with Fatu himself this time. McIntyre didn’t like the first announcement of the Fatal 4-Way and demanded a face-to-face battle with Fatu.
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