Overview

• Fatu interrupted Drew McIntyre’s in-ring promo on the Sept. 26 SmackDown and left him down after a brief brawl.
• He had been off WWE television since Aug. 29, when he halted MFT interference that helped Sami Zayn capture the United States Championship.
• During his televised absence, Fatu continued to compete in post-show dark matches, according to prior reporting.
• The confrontation positions Fatu opposite McIntyre for a potential program, with his broader faction ties still uncertain.
• The development adds questions to SmackDown’s plans, as Zayn currently lacks a Crown Jewel challenger and Solo Sikoa is targeting Cody Rhodes, per reports.