WWE SmackDown opened this week from Barcelona, Spain with a confrontation between United States Champion LA Knight and Jimmy Uso. Knight acknowledged the challenging Barcelona crowd while celebrating his recent championship victory over Shinsuke Nakamura.

Jimmy Uso interrupted Knight to declare his intention of challenging for the United States Championship. Solo Sikoa and The New Bloodline then emerged, with Sikoa stating that Jacob Fatu deserved a title shot instead.

SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis responded to the situation by scheduling a six-man tag team match. The match featured LA Knight, Jimmy Uso, and Braun Strowman facing members of The New Bloodline.

The babyface team secured victory when Strowman hit Tama Tonga with a Running Powerslam for the pinfall. Solo Sikoa initiated a post-match attack, leading to a brawl between the competitors.

Jacob Fatu targeted Strowman specifically during the chaos. Fatu hit Strowman with two Moonsaults in the middle of the ring before escalating his assault. The Samoan Werewolf then tackled Strowman through the barricade at ringside to conclude the segment.

The intensity of this confrontation between Fatu and Strowman suggests a potential singles match between the two powerhouses at WWE WrestleMania 41 next month.

TRIPLE MOONSAULTS TO BRAUN FROM FATU

JACOB FATU IS THE BIGGEST OF MENACES!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/mAxFAIi4GM— The Movement – Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) March 14, 2025

Konnan has addressed reports claiming Roman Reigns is unhappy with Jacob Fatu on a recent episode of the K100 podcast.

The discussion centered around allegations that Reigns is displeased with Fatu, specifically claims that Fatu hasn’t been training and has “let himself go” after earning a steady income. These concerns were reportedly topics of conversation among WWE employees.

Konnan questioned the legitimacy of these reports while reflecting on Fatu’s past circumstances before joining WWE.

So if this story is true, I could see him—he’s always been broke. He has seven kids. He had problems with his baby mama because she wouldn’t give him his passport so he could travel. Anyway, I think he’s made some money, and [now] he’s hanging out with his kids and is living a better life than usual; probably didn’t go to train.

Konnan expressed doubt that Fatu would return to previous lifestyle patterns, noting his strong position on SmackDown since his arrival.

I highly doubt he’s doing any of his street life thing anymore, but he definitely was when he was in MLW. Maybe he hasn’t been getting in shape. I never remember him ever having a [health] condition problem. […] At the end of the day, it’s Hunter’s [Triple H] decision, and he knows Fatu is money.

Fatu joined WWE in June 2024 and initially worked as The Bloodline’s Enforcer under Solo Sikoa before transitioning to a singles competition role this year.

Braun Strowman returned to WWE SmackDown following his recent brand transfer during the Transfer Window. During the broadcast, Strowman assisted LA Knight against The New Bloodline, leading to WWE announcing a match between Strowman and Jacob Fatu at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Following the show, Strowman responded to a fan’s social media post about his handling of an MG weapon with AR-like ease.

Just waiting for them to make The Expendables 47 or what ever number they are on now!!!! #PutMeInCallOfDuty.

The Expendables franchise has featured WWE talent in previous installments, including WWE Hall of Fame member Stone Cold Steve Austin in the first film and former WWE Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey in a subsequent release.

Vince Russo Suggests New Direction for Braun Strowman

Former WWE writer Vince Russo discussed potential plans for Braun Strowman on The Wrestling Outlaws. During a conversation with host Dr. Chris Featherstone and EC3, Russo suggested pairing Strowman with former Wyatt Family member Erick Rowan.

If you take a guy who doesn’t even get a mention. He doesn’t even get noticed…Do you remember the Brothers of Destruction? Kane and ‘Taker. Remember when they had each other’s back and you couldn’t touch them? You could do that with Strowman and Rowan. They’ve done nothing with [Rowan]. This guy could kill you. All the time they spend on Sami Zayn and they got a guy like that. If all of a sudden Strowman & Rowan decided to have each other’s backs….Bro, you can create this stuff.