WWE Cancels Jacob Fatu Survivor Series Match Due To Injury

Jacob Fatu, a rising star in WWE, has been sidelined due to a non-wrestling related dental injury requiring extensive medical treatment, which will keep him off television until after Survivor Series weekend. His absence has forced WWE to significantly alter its storyline plans, notably canceling his scheduled match against Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night's Main Event. Consequently, the originally planned Survivor Series title match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre was moved up to November 1's Saturday Night's Main Event. WWE is deliberately pacing Fatu's return, aiming to preserve his momentum and avoid prematurely sidelining or losing him in storylines, reflecting their long-term investment in him as a key figure. This reshuffling also highlights potential depth issues in WWE's roster, as the company opted to accelerate Rhodes vs. McIntyre rather than substitute another contender for McIntyre at Survivor Series. Despite the disruptions, WWE maintains plans for high-profile matches at Survivor Series, including a Men's WarGames match, underscoring continued commitment to marquee events amid injury challenges.