7 Ups & 4 Downs From WWE SmackDown (28 Feb - Results & Review)
3. Run An Encore On Fatu & Andrade!
It was a storyline call, but Jacob Fatu replacing Solo Sikoa in the one-night United States Title contendership sprint at Solo’s request was the right move. Solo still needs some work after failing in his bid to become the only 'Tribal Chief' around these parts, and it's obvious that WWE fans are more into Fatu's style anyway. Suddenly, something magical roared into view.
Jacob replaced Sikoa as Andrade's opponent, and the pair had a tidy match that really needs to get a sequel someday. Honestly, run this back whenever Fatu has a title around his waist and give them 15-20 minutes. That's the best use of Andrade - he hit some seriously sweet moves (including a killer moonsault) to the outside. Then, Fatu took control and ended him to advance to the Triple Threat.
LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar was good for the most part, but nothing was touching Jacob vs. 'El Idolo' in-ring on this week's SmackDown. If Triple H ever rewards wrestlers who have the best and hardest-hitting match of the night after shows, then both these boys will get a tasty little bonus in their bank accounts. They went hell for leather from the opening bell.
The match wasn't a spotfest though. They paced themselves and let the biggest moments breathe before Fatu's rage-filled animal act pushed the pair towards a finish everybody in the arena wanted. It's going to get tougher and tougher to keep Jacob heel if he keeps up this kind of performance.
Fatu is a WWE mega-star in the making.