On WWE television, Jacob Fatu currently finds himself in an ongoing feud with Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes. Behind the scenes, fellow WWE star Nattie says he’s been focused on his in-ring training, specifically with the mindset of being ready for any added opportunities which may come his way.
“I have a look at any individual like Jacob Fatu, he’s currently training with us in The Dungeon,” Nattie said on “Busted Open Radio.” “He’s been with us for a minute. Probably the last three months, Jacob has been training with us. He trained with us on Christmas Eve. He’s driven, and it’s like he is not resting on [the notion of] I’ll get a push right away, or I’ll be a top guy, or I actually have this big match. He’s saying, ‘I’m just staying ready. I don’t desire to get comfortable.’ You’ve got even seen it. I told Jacob, ‘You’ve got leaned out.’ His body has leaned out. He’s moving into the perfect shape of his life because he is not comfortable.”
For all wrestlers, including Fatu, Nattie encourages them to go away no stone unturned within the ring because, in spite of everything, tomorrow’s plans may or may not involve them. Fatu himself appeared to have that lesson in mind when entered the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match, which in keeping with Nattie, result in a “standout performance” for him.
Upon joining the Royal Rumble field at number 27, Fatu immediately targeted Rhodes by launching him into the steel steps and ring post. Shortly after, he laid out recent fundamental roster star Je’Von Evans with a pop-up Samoan drop. “The Samoan Werewolf” eventually suffered his own demise when Roman Reigns, the match’s winner, eliminated him.
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