Why Roman Reigns Ordered Jacob Fatu to Attack Eric Andre on RAW, Explained by WWE Analyst

Jacob Fatu shocked everyone when he launched a vicious attack on Eric Andre on this week’s episode of RAW. The comedian, who was in the crowd, interacted with The Bloodline as they were leaving after the opening segment.

Andre playfully greeted Fatu and touched his new Ula Fala, which didn’t sit well with The Samoan Werewolf. Fatu dragged the 43-year-old into the ring and attacked him.

Officials ran out to stop Fatu as he climbed up the top rope. Reigns initially tried to calm The Samoan Werewolf, but eventually gave him the green light, leading to Fatu hitting a massive splash on Andre. As they were leaving, the OTC ordered Fatu to hit another splash on the comedian, and he obliged immediately.

Speaking on RAW Recap, Sam Roberts explained the possible reason Roman Reigns ordered Jacob Fatu to attack Eric Andre. The analyst believed that the OTC wanted to showcase The Samoan Werewolf’s dominance and how much control he has over Fatu.

“What’s the psychology behind this? Why would Roman do that? And I believe that the reason this was done is because Roman doesn’t want anyone to mistake what’s happening. Like you said, he’s leading a little bit differently. Maybe he has a little bit more patience, more empathy, more whatever. But in this moment, I think he’s realized, like, Jacob’s locked into this. Of course. I need to show everybody what a weapon I have. I need to show everybody the degree of control that I have, right? Because sometimes, sometimes when you’re in a position like Roman Reigns, the authority figures will say, hey, can you please make sure this happens? And you do. Because you have the ability to make sure that it happens. No problem. But then these authority figures think that they’re the ones in charge. That’s how I took it,” Roberts said.

Later in the night, Jacob Fatu attacked LA Knight as well after the latter’s heated confrontation with The Usos. It will be interesting to see how this story develops.

Jacob Fatu was officially welcomed into The Bloodline by Roman Reigns

The Bloodline opened this week’s episode of RAW, with Roman Reigns asking the crowd to acknowledge each member of the group.

The OTC addressed the recent tensions between Jacob Fatu and The Usos. The Samoan Werewolf made it clear that he was not going to listen to the twins and that the only person he acknowledged was Reigns.

The World Heavyweight Champion then officially welcomed Fatu into The Bloodline by presenting him with an Ula Fala.