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Jacob Fatu put an exclamation point on his desire to win the World Heavyweight Championship even as he was beaten in a loss to Roman Reigns at Backlash on Saturday night.
Fatu had this crazy look in his eyes after Reigns got the victory. Fatu was shocked and enraged when Reigns’ hand was raised in victory to retain his title. But Fatu made it clear that his quest for gold and glory won’t stop at the premium live event.
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Jacob Fatu faces Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida on May 9, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE/Getty Images)
The “Samoan Werewolf” took out his frustration on Reigns, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, and some of the producers who came to stop his post-match assault. The attack included Fatu lashing out at the referee, putting the Tongan death grip on Reigns and kicking anyone who got in his way.
Reigns had the last laugh as he walked up the entrance ramp after the vicious assault.
“This is why we should never let Jacob in this company,” Reigns told Cathy Kelley as he headed to the back. “You don’t belong here, Jacob. There is no order in your home. This is your last night here.”
Jacob Fatu celebrates Roman Reigns during WWE Backlash at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida on May 9, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE via Getty Images)
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Reigns and Fatu battled all night, with much of the ‘Tribal Leader”s damage seemingly ineffective throughout the match. But a major mistake ultimately cost Fatu dearly.
Fatu had Reigns in a Tongan death grip near the end of the match. Reigns held on to the referee and exposed a turnbuckle in the process. Reigns managed to push Fatu into the exposed turnbuckle and hit a spear.
Reigns pinned Fatu for the win, but that started a chaotic scene.
Roman Reigns enters the ring during WWE Backlash at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida on May 9, 2026. (Michael Owens/WWE)
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Fatu was last seen holding the World Heavyweight Championship against Reigns, who was sprawled on the mat. The first battle may be over between the two men, but the war is far from over.
