WWE Rumor Roundup: Jacob Fatu's return timeline; WWE using AI; Sami Zayn losing US title & more (October 21, 2025)

Let’s discuss the latest rumors making the rounds among fans on social media!

Speculation and rumors are among the favorite pastimes of WWE fans worldwide. Fans from all over the world enjoy discussing and debating various aspects of the world of pro wrestling. In the aftermath of the Crown Jewel 2025, the rumor mill continues to run in full force.

In today’s edition of the roundup, we cover the latest rumors and news circulating among fans on social media, including Jacob Fatu’s return timeline, WWE using AI, Sami Zayn losing the United States title, and more.

Jacob Fatu’s return timeline

While addressing Jacob Fatu’s current dental issue that has sidelined him from WWE action,  Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live stated that he believes Fatu will likely be back by the Survivor Series weekend. “I believe he will be back maybe by Survivor Series weekend.”

Fatu was written off TV during last week’s SmackDown before his number one contender’s match for the Undisputed WWE title against Drew McIntyre.

WWE using AI

A top WWE star told Fightful Select that concerns over AI in WWE creative are overblown, saying, “Michael Hayes, Ed Koskey, and Paul Heyman are not AI.”

Furthermore, Fightful also reported that while WWE has had AI software for years, it’s rarely used and functions more as a glorified creative assistant. Its primary roles include organizing production materials and removing background noise from specific shots.

Sami Zayn losing the United States title

During the October 17 episode of SmackDown, Ilja Dragunov made his return to answer Sami Zayn’s US title open challenge. The two stars delivered an incredible match with Dragunov pinning Zayn to become the new Champion, after Solo Sikoa’s appearance distracted Zayn.

According to Bodyslam.net, it was reportedly Sami Zayn who made the decision to drop the United States Championship to Ilja Dragunov on SmackDown.

Triple H’s reaction to negative reviews & TJ Perkins

As per the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Triple H addressed the negative reviews of Wrestlepalooza during a production meeting by saying, “We work them (the fans). They don’t work us.”

The inaugural edition of Wrestlepalooza took place on September 20, 2025, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The show kicked off the ESPN era for WWE PLEs, but received bad reviews from fans as well as ESPN.

Per PW Insider, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins is serving as a guest coach at the Performance Center in Orlando this week, while former ECW star Jazz held the same role last week.

Additionally, Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio confirmed there has been discussion about a potential Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hiroshi Tanahashi match at the Tokyo Dome next year. However, he noted that “it’s not a done deal right now,” and several political hurdles could prevent it from happening.

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