Zilla Fatu Explained

Zilla Fatu
Birthname:Isayah Fatu
Birth Date:9 September 1999[1]
Birth Place:Houston, Texas[2]
Trainer:Booker T
Debut:July 15, 2023
Family:Anoaʻi
Parents:Eddie Fatu (father)

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).

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zilla Fatu • General Information. wrestlingdata.com. Axel. Saalbach. September 4, 2024.
  2. Web site: Zilla Fatu/Career Data. cagematch.de. de. Philip. Kreikenbohm. September 4, 2024.
  3. Web site: Tessier . Colin . July 16, 2023 . Zilla Fatu Comments On In-Ring Debut, Says He's Team Jey Uso . July 19, 2023 . wrestlezone.com.
  4. Web site: Why Zilla Fatu, Son Of WWE's Umaga, Is No Longer A Part Of Reality Of Wrestling. Wrestling Inc.. Max. Everett. September 10, 2023. September 4, 2024.
  5. Web site: 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. M. Gomez. August 12, 2024. September 4, 2024.
  6. Web site: 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. Chris. Vetter. January 27, 2024. September 4, 2024.
  7. Web site: Joey Janela's Spring Break: Clusterf*ck Forever Results (4/6): Punjabi Prison, Clusterf*ck. Fightful. Jeremy. Lambert. April 7, 2024. April 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: HOG High Intensity 2024: Swerve Strickland vs. Amazing Red, New Women’s Champion. POSTWrestling. John. Siino. July 27, 2024. September 4, 2024.
  9. Web site: Lambert . Jeremy . September 20, 2024 . Zilla Fatu Not Appearing At GCW Shows For The Foreseeable Future Fightful News . September 21, 2024 . Fightful .
  10. Web site: Zilla Fatu: Age, Height, Weight, Finisher & More To Know. thesportster.com. Akshay Thimmaya & Andrew Kelly. July 30, 2024. September 4, 2024.
  11. Web site: Zilla Fatu Spotted Taking Help From Real Life Bloodline Star Amid WWE Rumors. essentiallysports.com. Kaif. Ali. August 23, 2024. September 4, 2024.
  12. Web site: Son Of Famous WWE Wrestler Umaga Converts To Islam, Describes Journey As “Beautiful”. thecognate.com. Shaik Zakeer Hussain. June 2, 2023. October 21, 2024.
  13. Web site: Full 2024 PWI 500 list revealed. aiptcomics.com. Patrick. Ross. September 10, 2024. September 13, 2024.

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