The issues surrounding Jacob Fatu’s canceled booking with the charity Jake’s Network of Hope were resolved earlier this summer, according to the organization. The controversy resurfaced recently when the individual who initially raised the concerns posted about it on Reddit. The matter centered around Fatu allegedly taking $2,500 for a booking in 2023 but failing to fulfill his commitment. Director of Development Jenn Harper issued a statement yesterday, acknowledging that they were addressing the situation internally.
However, Fightful Select reports that sources familiar with the situation confirm the issue was settled months ago. Jake’s Network of Hope later verified this after being contacted by the outlet, confirming that Fatu made the full payment in June, which had previously been overlooked. Harper provided a statement on behalf of the charity, addressing the resolution of the matter involving Jacob Fatu:
In May, Jacob Fatu reached out with a heartfelt apology, initiating a meaningful dialogue that allowed us to work together with all parties involved to find solutions and fully resolve the matter. This event aimed to confront the challenging realities of poverty and the immense obstacles to overcoming it. While not everything unfolded perfectly, we are grateful for the awareness raised around diaper need and the substantial costs of providing essential products to families.
We especially want to thank NOW Wrestling for their incredible support. Their commitment to raising awareness, along with their generous donation of 50/50 raffle proceeds from recent events, has been invaluable in advancing our mission to end diaper need. We’re also deeply appreciative of the wrestling organizations and media outlets that helped spotlight this cause, underscoring the importance of addressing poverty and meeting basic needs.
As Jacob Fatu embarks on his WWE journey, we wish him every success and are inspired by the solidarity shown across the wrestling community in support of this critical mission.”
