Jacob Fatu and Jake’s Network Of Hope are addressing an issue head-on after the WWE Superstar was accused of ‘ghosting’ the charity. On November 3, a user of the /r/SquaredCircle subreddit asked for an update on the situation in which Fatu allegedly ghosted the charity. The organization reportedly spent $2,633 in 2023 for his appearance, plane tickets, and hotel accommodations. Fatu canceled his appearance due to what was called a family emergency and while Jake’s Network of Hope understood, they asked for the money to be returned.

In a statement shared with Sports Illustrated, the organization said they were addressing the matter privately and that Fatu apologized via phone call in May. The organization added that at this time, the money had not been repaid.

“Jacob Fatu and our organization are addressing this matter privately, beginning with a phone call and heartfelt apology back in May. While the full amount owed hasn’t yet been repaid, we appreciated Jacob’s acknowledgment. It can be tough to face up to your wrongdoings, and we commend him for taking steps toward confronting his.”

Jake’s Network of Hope is a nonprofit that aims to provide hygiene products and essential daily living items to people of all ages. The situation with Fatu made NBC 26 news when it first arose last year, with the nonprofit organizers stating they had heard of other concerning behavior from Fatu.

This update comes at a pivotal time for Fatu, who debuted for WWE earlier this year and has since become a fixture of SmackDown’s main event scene. At Crown Jewel, Fatu teamed with Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga to defeat Roman Reigns and The Usos. We will continue to monitor this situation for further updates.