Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu Set for Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania 42

Drew McIntyre will face Jacob Fatu in an Unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42, WWE announced on SmackDown. The fight was confirmed by Nick Aldis as the two men continue a heated feud.

How the feud grew

McIntyre and Fatu have been fighting for months. Fatu has tried to insert himself into the WWE Championship picture while McIntyre chased the title. Their rivalry has led to violent encounters and a lot of bad blood.

McIntyre appeared to attack Fatu at one point and wrote him off television for a while. Fatu later returned and his presence has only made things worse for McIntyre.

Key recent moments

Fatu returned on January 9 during a big match where McIntyre faced Cody Rhodes in a Two-out-of-Three Falls match for the title. Fatu’s return played a role in the outcome, and McIntyre walked away with the title that night.

On March 13 the men met again in a title rematch between McIntyre and Rhodes. Fatu interfered in that fight and his actions helped Cody Rhodes regain the championship, costing McIntyre the title.

WrestleMania 42 match announced

On a recent SmackDown, Nick Aldis stepped in and told the wrestlers they would get a final chance to settle things on the “Grandest Stage of Them All.” He confirmed the match will take place at WrestleMania 42 and that it will be Unsanctioned. That means anything goes and the company will not be held responsible for what happens in the match.

The Unsanctioned stipulation suggests this bout will be very physical. Both men have shown they will use outside help and interference to reach their goals, and this match gives them a place to settle their score without standard rules.

Recent results

Fans should expect a brutal, no-rules fight at WrestleMania 42 as McIntyre and Fatu try to end their war once and for all.