WWE WrestleMania 41: 20 Things That Must Happen

13. Jacob Fatu Is Crowned US Champion

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All hail Jacob Fatu.

It doesn't take a genius to work out that Fatu is heading for a match or two against ex-New Bloodline leader Solo Sikoa at some point in the near future. Things are coming to a head between those guys, and it appears that Solo is trying to use Jacob as a means to get his grubby mitts on LA Knight's United States Title. "I love you, Jacob" will quickly turn into, 'Give me the damn title, Jacob'.

Similarly, Fatu's cries of: "I love you, Solo" will change in a hurry too. In truth, they already have. On TV, Jacob has started to see that he doesn't actually need Sikoa to help him fight his battles, and he's sick of coming to the aid of a failed/would-be 'Tribal Chief' now that story arc has ended.

Apologies in advance to any hardcore LA Knight fans reading this, but your man doesn't stand much of a chance at 'Mania 41. There's simply no stopping the rise of Fatu - he's on course to be a WWE megastar, and the US gold is only his first step towards holding one of the World Titles in years to come. The company sees money in Jacob, and rightly so.

He should leave Vegas with a title draped over his shoulder. After that, the writers can zoom in on Sikoa's bid to coax that away from Fatu. If handled correctly, that can slow burn all the way to SummerSlam 2025 for a massive midcard title clash between them. Tama Tonga can be torn or pick a side. Either works.

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