Jacob Fatu on wrestling toll after backflip misstep with LA Knight

Jacob Fatu has spoken openly about the physical toll of professional wrestling, recounting a moment when a high-flying backflip went off the intended mark during a confrontation with LA Knight. The Samoan Werewolf described how, during the rotation of the maneuver, his knee landed on Knight’s face instead of the target area. He emphasized that such missteps are uncommon in his performances, saying that “we be having good matches… most of the time I’m on point,” while acknowledging the slip with a rueful, “I think I did catch Knight, bro. Damn. I probably should have never said that.”

Fatu’s account, given on a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, comes amid a busy period for both men. Fatu competes on SmackDown, where he is aligned in a rivalry with Solo Sikoa and the MFT faction, while Knight remains a featured figure on Raw and is set to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship at Clash in Paris on August 31 in a Fatal 4-Way that also includes Seth Rollins, CM Punk and Jey Uso. The incident underscores the demanding, high-impact nature of WWE’s in-ring product, where even seasoned performers can experience imperfect execution during fast-paced sequences.