Zilla Fatu

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Zilla Fatu
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Fatu in September 2024
Birth nameIsayah Fatu
Born (1999-09-09) September 9, 1999 (age 25) [1]
Houston, Texas [2]
Parent(s) Eddie Fatu (father)
Family Anoaʻi
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Zilla Fatu
Trained by Booker T
DebutJuly 15, 2023

Isayah Fatu (born September 9, 1999), better known by his ring name Zilla Fatu, is an American professional wrestler. He is currently making appearances on the independent circuit, predominantly for Reality of Wrestling (ROW). He has also worked for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW).

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Fatu is a fourth-generation wrestler, being the son of the late Eddie Fatu, better known as Umaga, connecting him to the Anoaʻi family of Samoan professional wrestlers.

Professional wrestling career

Mainly trained by Booker T, Fatu made his professional wrestling debut in Reality of Wrestling at a house show from July 15, 2023, where he defeated Jonny Lyons in singles competition. [3] Fatu left the promotion three months later, with Booker citing irreconcilable differences. [4] At ROW Summer Of Champions X on August 10, 2024, Fatu defeated Edge Stone to win the ROW Championship, the promotion's top title. [5]

He also worked for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) [6] appearing at Joey Janela's Spring Break: Clusterfuck Forever on April 6, 2024 in a four-way tag team match for the GCW Tag Team Championship [7] and House of Glory (HOG), where he won the HOG Crown Jewel Championship. [8] On September 20, GCW announced that Fatu will not be appearing at GCW events for the foreseeable future. [9]

Personal life

Fatu is a fourth-generation professional wrestler and a member of the Anoaʻi family. He is the son of the late Edward Smith Fatu who competed under the ring name of Umaga in WWE.

At the age of 15, Fatu was charged with aggravated robbery and spent six years at the Texas State Penitentiary, before being released in March 2022. After his release, he would work his way into professional wrestling, with guidance from Booker T. [10] [11]

Fatu converted to Islam in 2022. [12]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  2. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Zilla Fatu/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Tessier, Colin (16 July 2023). "Zilla Fatu Comments On In-Ring Debut, Says He's Team Jey Uso". wrestlezone.com. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Everett, Max (10 September 2023). "Why Zilla Fatu, Son Of WWE's Umaga, Is No Longer A Part Of Reality Of Wrestling". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  5. ↑ M. Gomez (12 August 2024). "Zilla Fatu becomes double champ in rookie year, wins ROW title 'The Main One' is now Zilla Fa-2 Belts after his latest victory". cagesideseats.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Vetter, Chris (27 January 2024). "GCW "Look at Me" results (1/26): Vetter's review of Mance Warner vs. Effy, Blake Christian vs. Marcus Mathers for the GCW Title, Violence is Forever vs. Culture Inc. for the GCW Tag Team Titles". prowrestling.net. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
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