One of WWE SmackDown’s longest friendships came crashing down on the July 10 episode when Jacob Fatu made a decision that stunned the WWE Universe.
What began as an emotional confrontation over family loyalty ended with Fatu choosing Bloodline business over a bond that had lasted 14 years.
The shocking moment came after Royce Keys tried to remind his longtime friend where true loyalty belonged, only for the situation to spiral beyond repair.
Jacob Fatu chooses Bloodline over Royce Keys on WWE SmackDown
Earlier in the night, Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu called out Solo Sikoa on behalf of Roman Reigns. Instead, Royce Keys interrupted, frustrated that Jimmy kept dragging his name into Bloodline matters.
Keys questioned Fatu’s allegiance, reminding him, “Blood doesn’t make you family, loyalty makes you family.” He also spoke from the heart, telling Fatu that despite everything, “for the last fourteen years, Fatu has been my brother and I refuse to let him fall.”
Jacob Fatu didn’t immediately lash out. Instead, he pleaded with Keys to stay away from issues involving the Original Tribal Chief, warning him not to cross that line. The warning fell on deaf ears, and Jimmy accepted Keys’ challenge while Fatu stepped aside, saying there was no “we” that night.
During the match, Solo Sikoa appeared at ringside, triggering another chapter in the Bloodline saga. Fatu rushed in and unleashed a vicious assault on Sikoa before Royce stepped between the two men in an attempt to calm his longtime friend.
For a brief moment, it looked as though Fatu might listen. Then came the twist no one saw coming. The Samoan Werewolf blasted Keys with a devastating superkick before following up with a senton, officially ending their friendship. Talk about a tag partner getting tagged out for good.
Fatu then shifted his focus back to Sikoa, placing a steel chair around his head in the corner before stopping short of delivering the final blow. Instead, he warned Solo to “fall in line” with the family on Monday’s WWE RAW, making it clear that the next encounter may not end with the same restraint.
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