Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu’s rivalry took another violent turn on the April 10 episode of SmackDown, with tensions escalating in a way that left little doubt about where things are headed next.
The chaos unfolded moments after Fatu secured a win over Tama Tonga, but the aftermath quickly overshadowed the result.
What followed wasn’t just an attack — it was a statement, and one that hit harder than a Claymore out of nowhere.
Drew McIntyre escalates feud with brutal post-match assault on Jacob Fatu
Fatu picked up the victory with a double-jump moonsault, but before he could build momentum, McIntyre struck from behind.
Despite a brief counter from Fatu, McIntyre regained control and dropped him with a Claymore before sending him crashing to the outside.
From there, the situation spiraled. McIntyre drove Fatu into the steel steps, struck him with a chair, and planted him with a Future Shock DDT on the floor.
Then came the defining moment — Drew McIntyre produced long-chain handcuffs and secured Fatu to the ring post, reinforcing his recent claims of treating him like a “criminal.”
What followed was less a match and more a mauling. McIntyre repeatedly rammed Fatu into the post, wrapped the chain around it, and continued striking him as blood became visible.
Even when the handcuffs malfunctioned during the live broadcast, the former WWE Champion didn’t miss a beat — proving this wasn’t about props, it was about punishment.
He escalated further by whipping Fatu with a belt and delivering another Claymore inside the ring, even as officials rushed in to intervene. If there was ever a “no disqualification” warning sign, this was it — and then some.
This segment marked the final major chapter before their Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania 42 on April 18. With weeks of destruction already behind them — from parking lot brawls to high falls — this latest attack suggests both men are ready to cross every line.
When the bell rings at WrestleMania, it won’t just be a fight. It may be a full-on demolition derby.
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