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Major NXT Faction May Align With Jacob Fatu on WWE SmackDown

By Monika Thapa • Published Jul 08, 2025 08:50 EDT
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Could Jacob Fatu find help in his fight against Solo Sikoa and MFT in the form of an NXT faction?

Jacob Fatu’s ongoing war against Solo Sikoa on WWE SmackDown has already shaken up the landscape. The war officially kicked off after Sikoa defeated The Samoan Werewolf to capture the WWE United States Championship at Night of Champions.

Since that clash, tensions have only escalated, with betrayals and brutal assaults marking nearly every segment involving the two. As this rivalry continues to heat up with each passing week, fans are speculating who might back up Fatu, given that his rival has powerful allies like JC Mateo, Tonga Loa, and Tala Tonga in his corner.

That said, Wrestling analyst Sam Roberts has floated a bold possibility of WWE bringing an entire NXT faction to SmackDown to join the former United States Champion’s side.

Sam Roberts Suggests Out The Mud Could Join Jacob Fatu

Speaking on his Notsam Wrestling podcast, Sam Roberts pitched a compelling idea: align NXT’s Out The Mud (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker, and SCRYPTS) with Jacob Fatu to keep things raw and unpredictable.

“If you want to keep it street, you can have Out The Mud come over from NXT and join Jacob’s group. I guess that’s a possibility,” he said. [22:14 – 22:25]

Jacob Fatu’s feud with Sikoa has escalated in recent weeks, with betrayals, beatdowns, and brawls spilling across multiple segments. While Jimmy Uso is on his side, the numbers game is still tipped in Solo’s favor.

The Samoan Werewolf will need more people if he wants to win this war, and bringing in a tight-knit faction like Out The Mud would surely help even the odds.