Jacob Fatu

Jacob Fatu is a professional wrestler born in California, USA. He is currently signed to WWE where he performs on the Friday Night SmackDown brand. He is a member of The Bloodline faction alongside Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Paul Heyman. Before joining WWE, Fatu earned recognition while working in Major League Wrestling.

Early Life

Jacob Fatu’s full name is Jacob Samuel Fatu. He was born on April 18, 1992, in San Francisco, California, USA. He was born to Sam Fatu, otherwise known by the name The Tonga Kid and Tama. Fatu is a member of the Anoa’i wrestling family which also includes some of the most well-known wrestlers like The Rock, Roman Reigns, The Usos, Rikishi, Umaga, Solo Sikoa, Nia Jax, and more. Sam Fatu is the twin brother of Rikishi.

Professional Wrestling Career

Independent Circuit (2012 - 2019)

Jacob Fatu began his training for professional wrestling under the tutelage of his uncle Rikishi. He made his debut in September 2012 and soon started making waves on the independent circuit. During this time, Fatu wrestled for promotions such as KnocX Pro Academy Wrestling, World Xtreme Wrestling, PCW Ultra, Supreme Pro Wrestling, East Bay Pro Wrestling, Wrestling for Charity, Pro Championship Wrestling, Gold Rush Pro Wrestling, and more.

Major League Wrestling (2019 - 2024)

In 2019, Jacob Fatu joined Major League Wrestling (MLW) and formed the Contra Unit faction with Josef Samael and Simon Gotch. Fatu captured the MLW World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Tom Lawlor at the Kings of Colosseum event on July 6, 2019, and successfully defended the title against various challengers, including LA Park at MLW's first pay-per-view, Saturday Night SuperFight.

After losing the title to Alex Hammerstone in a winner-takes-all match, Fatu's storyline evolved as he feuded with Hammerstone and later with fellow Contra Unit members Madds Krügger and Ikuro Kwon. Fatu eventually turned face due to fan reaction and rebranded his character. On April 6, 2023, Fatu won the MLW National Openweight Championship by defeating John Hennigan at War Chamber. However, on February 1, 2024, Rikishi announced Fatu's departure from MLW, ending his five-year tenure with the company. Fatu's final appearance for MLW was on February 17, 2024, when he lost to Krügger in a Baleki Brawl match.

NJPW (2024)

Jacob Fatu has only competed in one match in New Japan Pro Wrestling ever. In January 2024, at Battle in the Valley, he teamed up with Fred Rosser and Shota Umino and defeated the team of Jorel Nelson, Royce Isaacs and Tom Lawlor in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.

WWE (2024 - Present)

Starting in April 2024, The Bloodline faction underwent major changes. While Roman Reigns and The Rock went on hiatus, Solo Sikoa kicked out Jimmy Uso and welcomed Tama Tonga to the group followed by his brother Tonga Loa. On June 21, 2024, the three stars were at odds with Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, and Cody Rhodes before the scales were tipped in The Bloodline’s favor after Jacob Fatu made his WWE debut. He destroyed the three superstars and made an impactful debut in WWE.

Jacob Fatu Family

Jacob Fatu is a member of the Anoa’i wrestling family, a dynasty with a rich history in sports entertainment. Some of the notable family members of Jacob Fatu are:

Sam Fatu - Father

Sam Fatu, also known by his ring names "The Tonga Kid" and "Tama," is Jacob Fatu's father. Sam Fatu gained fame in the 1980s for his high-flying style and charisma. He was part of the tag team The Islanders in WWE, alongside Haku, the father of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa. Fatu retired from wrestling in 2019.

Rikishi - Uncle

Rikishi is Jacob Fatu's uncle and a well-respected figure in WWE history. His real name is Solofa Fatu Jr and he was born on October 11, 1965, and is the twin brother of Sam Fatu. Rikishi is best known for his time in the Attitude Era. A member of the WWE Hall of Fame, he was highly involved in the early training of Jacob Fatu to become a wrestler. His sons Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Solo Sikoa are already huge names in the squared circle.

The Usos - Cousin

The Usos, comprised of twin brothers Jimmy and Jey Uso are Jacob Fatu's cousins. They have become one of the most successful tag teams in WWE history, known for their incredible in-ring chemistry and athleticism. The Usos are the sons of Rikishi, and thus the cousins of Jacob Fatu.

Solo Sikoa - Cousin

Solo Sikoa, whose real name is Joseph Fatu, is another cousin of Jacob Fatu. He is the younger brother of The Usos and has followed in the footsteps of his family by joining WWE. In June 2024, Sikoa welcomed Jacob Fatu to WWE and admitted him as a member of The Bloodline while acting as its Head of the Table.

Roman Reigns - Cousin

Roman Reigns is one of the most well-known figures in all of professional wrestling and it is a famous fact that he is a member of the Samoan wrestling family, and a cousin of The Usos and Solo Sikoa. He is, thus, also the cousin of Jacob Fatu.

Umaga - Uncle

Umaga, born Edward Fatu, was another of Jacob Fatu’s uncles. Known for his intimidating presence and powerful in-ring style, Umaga had a successful career in WWE in the mid-2000s. He held the Intercontinental Championship and was involved in high-profile feuds with top stars.

Jacob Fatu Wife

Jacob Fatu is married but the name of her wife is not known. He is a private man and has kept his personal life away from the public eye. However, it is known that he is married and is a father to seven children, as he revealed in an interview. More details of his personal life are not known.

Jacob Fatu Net Worth 2024

Jacob Fatu’s net worth in 2024 is not known to the general public. The details of his finances are not publicly known and it can not be estimated how much he is currently benign paid under his WWE contract.

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