Jacob Fatu Is a Future WWE Hall of Famer, Says Veteran

Jacob Fatu is considered a future WWE Hall of Famer by veteran Rikishi, who highlighted potential matches against Penta and Rey Fenix as standout opportunities.
Fatu will compete in a Men’s Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match on May 30, 2025, against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes for a spot in the ladder match.
The same SmackDown episode will feature Cody Rhodes and John Cena’s first joint appearance since WrestleMania, leading to a tag team match at Money in the Bank, alongside Bianca Belair’s return and a Women’s Triple Threat qualifier.

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Rikishi has expressed high expectations for Jacob Fatu, identifying him as a prospective Hall of Famer and pointing to specific WWE talents he believes Fatu should compete against. These remarks were made during Rikishi’s Rikishi Fatu Off The Top podcast.

Fatu, who debuted in WWE last year, secured the United States Championship at WrestleMania 41. Rikishi highlighted Penta and Rey Fenix as ideal opponents for Fatu, envisioning compelling in-ring encounters.

“He can have a good match with Penta. He can have a good match with Rey [Fenix]. I think that can be a good high-flying psychology match. You got the beast versus the high-flyer. But the beast is a good high-flyer too. He can do it all, right? My point is you stick Jacob with the right guys, the right names, and the right angle, [and] you’re looking at a future Hall of Famer,” Rikishi stated.

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Jacob Fatu is scheduled for action on the May 30, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown. He will participate in a Men’s Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes. The victor will join Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, Penta, and Seth Rollins, who have already secured their spots in the ladder match.

The same SmackDown broadcast will also feature the presence of Cody Rhodes and John Cena, their first joint appearance since before WrestleMania, stemming from Rhodes’ recent attack on Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Their interaction builds towards a Money in the Bank tag team match where Rhodes will team with Jey Uso against Cena and Logan Paul.

Bianca Belair is set to return to SmackDown on this episode following recovery from a finger injury sustained at WrestleMania 41. Additionally, a Women’s Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match will see Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, and Naomi compete for the final spot in their respective ladder match.

Other talents slated to appear on the show include Tiffany Stratton, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Street Profits, Charlotte Flair, Damian Priest, Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, and Jimmy Uso. The event will air live from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, at 8 PM ET on the USA Network, serving as the follow-up to the May 24 Saturday Night’s Main Event.