Rikishi Slams Triple H For Booking Of Bloodline Member In WWE

WWE has recently started a new Bloodline story featuring Roman Reigns and his cousin Jacob Fatu feuding over the World Heavyweight Championship. The two are set to clash at the upcoming Backlash premium live event on May 9.

Before targeting The Original Tribal Chief for the title, Jacob Fatu was involved in a rivalry with the Scottish warrior, Drew McIntyre.

The feud ended at WrestleMania 42 Night 1, where they faced each other in a singles match. Their match took place in the opening hour of the WrestleMania simulcast on ESPN2.

Rikishi Criticizes Triple H for Booking Jacob Fatu In WrestleMania Opening Hour

Speaking on his Off the Top podcast, WWE legend Rikishi slammed Triple H for booking Jacob Fatu in the first hour of the WrestleMania simulcast on ESPN2.

According to Rikishi, the Samoan Werewolf has already transitioned into a main-event-level star, which is why he disagreed with placing him in the opening hour of the show.

Rikishi said, “Jacob has surpassed opening up shows. Jacob is not that. Jacob is a main event. That’s what Jacob is. And I feel that, through the years, of watching the fans just gravitate towards Jacob.”

“You try to change Jacob; he’s one of those talents that people just love. So, at the end of the day, I feel like whoever booked that, the creative booking team that decided to put him in that position, I felt like they dropped the ball on that. It’s just my humble opinion,” he added. (From 18:09)

On this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, the WWE Universe saw a contract signing segment between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu in the main event.

The show ended with Fatu brutally assaulting Reigns after being provoked by his verbal jabs. This marks the second consecutive time that Fatu has manhandled Reigns.

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