Jacob Fatu recently shared his thoughts on growing up in the legendary Samoan Dynasty, offering insight into his wrestling journey during an interview with the Battleground podcast. As the current United States Champion and a key WWE talent since 2024, Fatu highlighted how much it means to work alongside both relatives and respected rivals like Roman Reigns and The Usos.
A deep connection to wrestling roots
During the podcast appearance, Fatu openly discussed what it was like to be surrounded by icons such as Samu, Rikishi, Afa, and Sika throughout his life. His admiration extends beyond the ring, as he expressed genuine appreciation for both the history and present members of his family in WWE.
“If you ask me, I’m my family’s biggest fan, you know? I mean, I love my family so much,”
—Jacob Fatu, United States Champion
He reminisced about his early years, recalling the era of the Headshrinkers and the Wild Samoans, and how watching his relatives perform inspired him. Fatu’s admiration includes present WWE superstars:
“We talking about Headshrinker (Samu & Rikishi) days, Wild Samoans — Afa & Sika. To grow up with them, man, it’s mind-blowing. It’s mind-blowing, man. They probably don’t like when I say this, but I’m a huge fan of Roman. I’m a huge fan of Jimmy & Jey. If anything, I’ve seen these guys. Not only that, I know how they are. And then when you have Solo [Sikoa] coming in — man, bro, I am very grateful to be a part of this.”
—Jacob Fatu, United States Champion
Overcoming challenges on the road to WWE gold
Fatu’s journey to WWE stardom was not without obstacles. With a history that includes time in jail for robbery in his past, he credits his current success to the relentless help and encouragement from many individuals over the years. Fatu emphasized how crucial the support from his community has been to his transformation into a major WWE figure.
“When they say it takes a village to raise somebody, man, let me tell you, I’ve been getting help my whole life,”
—Jacob Fatu, United States Champion
“It’s a lot of people from behind the scene that really sacrificed a lot, just for me to be here.”
—Jacob Fatu, United States Champion
Among those who have played a significant role, he acknowledged Paul “Triple H” Levesque, the WWE talent relations team, and WWE’s legal staff for their pivotal contributions in supporting his WWE career.
Current challenges and future rivalries in WWE
Jacob Fatu now stands at the center of WWE storylines, experiencing both partnership and tension with Solo Sikoa. Recently, Solo has brought JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) into the fold, adding new complexities to the evolving Bloodline saga. Meanwhile, Damian Priest is emerging as a top contender for Fatu’s United States Champion title, setting the stage for high-stakes matchups in upcoming events. Fatu continues to express deep gratitude for everyone who has supported his personal and professional growth, emphasizing just how meaningful his WWE journey has been so far.
