Sat May 10 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## McIntyre Sends Warning to Fatu Ahead of Backlash US Title Match
**SAN DIEGO, CA** – Last night’s SmackDown saw a tag team match pitting LA Knight and Damian Priest against Solo Sikoa and US Champion Jacob Fatu. The match highlighted the contrasting dynamics of the teams; Knight and Priest struggled with their egos while Sikoa and Fatu demonstrated seamless teamwork. However, Sikoa proved to be the weak link, falling victim to Knight’s BFT finisher, costing his team the match.
Despite their victory, Knight and Priest continued their infighting, allowing Fatu to gain the upper hand. However, Drew McIntyre made a surprise appearance, delivering a Claymore Kick to Fatu, sending a clear message to the champion.
McIntyre later cut a promo, mocking Fatu’s catchphrase and dismissing both Knight and Priest as undeserving contenders for the US title, a match McIntyre feels he rightfully earned. His actions solidified his intentions to challenge Fatu for the championship at Backlash, setting the stage for a potentially explosive title match.
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