A moment of unscripted levity between bitter rivals took place at a WWE live event in Leeds, as top heel Solo Sikoa was captured on camera breaking character. The incident occurred when Jacob Fatu performed Jey Uso’s signature “YEET” taunt, prompting a visible smile from Sikoa.
The lighthearted interaction stands in stark contrast to their recent and violent feud over the United States Championship. The two clashed just weeks ago in a brutal steel cage match on the second night of SummerSlam on August 3.
Sikoa retained his title at MetLife Stadium after interference from his MFT faction, with Talla Tonga slamming the cage door on Fatu’s head to secure the victory. Despite the loss, Fatu made a statement post-match, delivering a moonsault from the top of the cage onto members JC Mateo and Tonga Loa.
The rivalry had previously seen a championship match at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 28. That match was booked after Sikoa’s attempts to undermine Fatu led to Fatu costing Sikoa the Money in the Bank ladder match.
Back in Leeds, the match where the character break occurred was a six-man tag team contest. It pitted Jacob Fatu, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso against Solo Sikoa, Tonga Loa, and Talla Tonga, with Fatu and The Usos ultimately picking up the win.