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WWE SmackDown - October 24, 2025 - Who Attacked Jacob Fatu?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Oct 24, 2025 3:39 PM ET

WWE SmackDown is live from the Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, tonight. This is an important edition, just one week away from Saturday Night's Main Event.

SmackDown ended last week with a cliffhanger: who attacked Jacob Fatu? Fatu was supposed to face Drew McIntyre in the main event to determine the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Instead, he was found backstage bleeding from the mouth with several teeth knocked out (rumor is that Fatu recently underwent or will be undergoing dental surgery).

McIntyre tried to persuade General Manager Nick Aldis to crown him as #1 Contender, but Cody Rhodes interrupted and faced Drew instead. Uncharacteristically, Rhodes disqualified himself by hitting McIntyre with the WWE Championship, then raged against him to end last week's show.

Rhodes' actions have fans wondering: Is he responsible for Fatu's attack?

WWE SmackDown - October 24, 2025 - Full Preview

Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes will be live after their chaotic brawl last week. Their match for the WWE Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event has been confirmed.
WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James — Singles match

This is all WWE has officially announced in preview for tonight's edition. Other storylines to be on the lookout for:

Aleister Black and Zelina Vega — We have not seen Damien Priest in two weeks. Will he confront the married couple?
Will The MFTs become the next challengers for the Wyatt Sicks and the WWE Tag Team Championships?
Ilja Dragunov is the new United States Champion, dethroning Sami Zayn last Friday. Will he continue the United States Championship Open Challenge?
How long before The Miz and Carmelo Hayes face off?