WWE prepared contingency plans for Jacob Fatu’s scheduled Clash in Italy match after an injury scare at a recent live event, underscoring uncertainty around the lineup. The incident occurred during a Liverpool Street Fight against Solo Sikoa, with PWInsider reporting the scare was legitimate as WWE monitored his status for WWE Clash in Italy versus Roman Reigns. While Fatu was still expected to compete, Fightful Select reported that officials prepared backup options. False Finish later noted Drew McIntyre was among names pitched as a potential replacement, though how Tribal Combat rules would alter the bout remains unclear. McIntyre has been absent since WrestleMania 42, when he lost to Fatu in an unsanctioned match, and recently finished filming Highlander scenes in Scotland, per PWInsider.
