NBARecap
East playoffs: Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs cruise past Raptors
Cavs cruise past Raptors in playoff debut for Harden
ESPN News1 min read
SportsRecap
WrestleMania 42 results: Jacob Fatu brutalizes, beats Drew McIntyre in unsanctioned match
TL;DR
Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42, showcasing a brutal rivalry. Fatu's aggressive tactics included using weapons and attacking McIntyre before he entered the ring.
Key points
- Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42
- The match was unsanctioned and featured weapons
- Fatu attacked McIntyre before he entered the ring
- This victory marks Fatu's second consecutive win at WrestleMania
Mentioned in this story
Allegiant StadiumLas Vegas
Jacob FatuDrew McIntyreWrestleMania 42
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Jacob Fatu reacts after his match against Tama Tonga (not pictured) during SmackDown at SAP Center on April 10, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Eakin Howard via Getty Images
Jacob Fatu put his rivalry with Drew McIntyre to bed in their Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania 42, Night 1 in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It didn't come easy or without the aid of several big bumps, but the Samoan stood tall for the second year in a row at WrestleMania.
Fatu made his entrance first, then unsurprisingly went on the attack before McIntyre even made it into the ring, drilling him with a suicide dive. Weapons were quickly integrated with the "unsanctioned" nature, as Fatu started pulling tables, chairs, and a toolbox out from under the ring. That felt like a nice little callback to McIntyre's classic Hell in a Cell match against CM Punk. The announcers referenced as much before McIntyre fought back to escape early disaster.
A table was positioned by McIntyre in front of the announce desks. He turned Fatu inside out with a big Clothesline, then grabbed his phone from his brother in the front row — and started bashing it into Fatu's forehead. That was a unique twist on McIntyre's classic selfie-tweet spot. The momentum didn't last for McIntyre. The Scotman upped his aggression quickly as the match progressed. A big Swanton over the top rope crushed Fatu on the outside, and McIntyre went for a Claymore back in the ring after. Missing the finisher, Fatu countered with his Mighty Moonsault, but it didn't get the job done. This was the first time someone had kicked out of Fatu's Moonsault, according to commentary.
I love this game. pic.twitter.com/kqNqqEgHlz
Q&A
What were the results of the unsanctioned match between Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42?
Jacob Fatu won the unsanctioned match against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42.
How did Jacob Fatu perform in his match against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42?
Jacob Fatu aggressively attacked Drew McIntyre and utilized weapons, ultimately securing a victory.
What is the significance of the unsanctioned match between Fatu and McIntyre?
The unsanctioned match marked the culmination of their rivalry, with Fatu standing victorious for the second consecutive year at WrestleMania.
Where did WrestleMania 42 take place?
WrestleMania 42 took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
