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Fatu's Toolbox Triumphs Over McIntyre at WrestleMania 42
19 Apr
Summary
- Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match.
- A toolbox and a Mighty Moonsault sealed McIntyre's defeat.
- The rivalry ignited in October over a WWE Championship opportunity.
Jacob Fatu secured a significant victory over Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned grudge match on Night 1 of WWE WrestleMania 42. The contest was characterized by intense punishment from both wrestlers, but Fatu ultimately prevailed.
Fatu's decisive maneuver involved striking McIntyre with a toolbox, sending him onto a table. He then executed a Mighty Moonsault, crashing through the table for the pinfall. This match capped a fierce rivalry that originated in October, stemming from their shared ambition for a WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes.
The animosity escalated when Fatu was sidelined for three months following an attack. Upon his return, he became involved in the conflict between Rhodes and McIntyre, indirectly aiding McIntyre's WWE Championship win. Subsequent interference from both competitors, including McIntyre costing Fatu an Elimination Chamber spot and Fatu impacting a WWE title match won by Rhodes, led to SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis sanctioning their WrestleMania bout.
With this win, Jacob Fatu has potentially positioned himself for the WWE title opportunity he has been pursuing.
