In a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, newcomer Jacob Fatu made quite the entrance by overthrowing Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens.
Fatu, who inked his contract with WWE back in April, was initially noticed during WrestleMania 40 weekend festivities in Philadelphia, PA.
A report from respected wrestling news source, Fightful Select, stated that Fatu sees an immediate positive response within WWE. He has been praised for his respectful and professional attitude towards all in the backstage area thus far.
For those who might not know, Fatu has solely wrestled on American soil. Some insiders from Major League Wrestling (MLW) have implied that his restricted foreign travel is due to a criminal record from his younger years. This history, although in the past, might influence his ability to accept wrestling engagements outside of the U.S.
At the moment, there’s no concrete information on whether his past legal issues will inhibit him from international travel. However, it’s worth noting that WWE’s numerous international pay-per-view events and TV tapings, held during the spring and summer, might have put a hitch in the speed of his debut.
In the end, it’s been hinted that WWE’s recent management has been keeping an interested eye on Fatu, even with his checkered past.
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