Jacob Fatu might’ve been left bloodied and toothless on WWE SmackDown, but it looks like the Samoan powerhouse is nearly ready to return.
According to a new update from PWInsider, there was talk backstage at WWE Survivor Series that Fatu is expected to be back in WWE storylines soon. After being written off TV on the October 17th episode of SmackDown, Fatu has been recovering from extensive dental surgery.
“There was talk backstage at WWE Survivor Series that Jacob Fatu is close to returning to WWE storylines after taking time off to recover from a dental procedure.”
One source noted that the Samoan Werewolf could be back on the road within the next few weeks, though no exact date has been confirmed yet.
“One source believed Jacob could be back on the road within the next few weeks but an exact date hasn’t been confirmed.”
Fatu’s exit from TV wasn’t your standard injury angle. He was taken out in shocking fashion during a savage segment with Drew McIntyre that left him laying in a pool of blood, with teeth scattered across the ring. As Bryan Alvarez reported on Wrestling Observer Live at the time:
“He was laying in a pool of his own blood and teeth — there were teeth all over the place… He needs some sort of surgery, something involving his teeth. He will be back by Survivor Series weekend.”
At the time, sources confirmed the dental work wasn’t cosmetic—it was medically necessary and serious enough to require time off. Fatu’s absence was used to protect his health while also fueling storyline drama.
Now, just days removed from Survivor Series, fans may not have to wait much longer to see the enforcer return to TV.
Are you ready to see Jacob Fatu return—and who do you want to see him feud with first when he’s back? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and drop your dream matchups for his WWE comeback!