Jacob Fatu’s hit-and-run angle during this week’s episode of WWE RAW may have looked like a major storyline development, but the dramatic attack reportedly served a much simpler purpose behind the scenes.

During a recent Q&A session, WrestleVotes was asked why WWE decided to write Fatu off television by having him get run over by a car. The angle was primarily designed to keep Fatu out of action for Money in the Bank 2026, with the expectation that he will return shortly afterward. TC Votes said,

“This was a way to get him off of Money in the Bank, much like Solo and, I believe, the Usos next week. That’s where they’re going.”

“After Money in the Bank, you’ll see the return, so he’s not written off for months or anything like that.”

“You couldn’t kidnap him since that was done already. You couldn’t light him on fire.”

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