Who is Jacob Fatu? Jacob Fatu Career
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Updated Jun 22, 2024
Who is Jacob Fatu?
Jacob Fatu is a professional wrestler from the United States, born on April 18, 1992, in San Francisco. He wrestles for WWE's SmackDown brand and is part of The Bloodline stable. Fatu achieved fame in Major League Wrestling, where he held the MLW World Heavyweight Championship for a record 819 days. He belongs to the Anoaʻi family of Samoan wrestlers, with his father being Sam Fatu and his uncles including Rikishi and Umaga.
| Name | Jacob Samuel Fatu |
| Born | April 18, 1992 (age 32) |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 279 lb (127 kg) |
Jacob Fatu Career
Early Career (2012-2019)
- Trained by uncle Rikishi and debuted in 2012.
- Wrestled in California's independent scene.
- Often teamed with Anoaʻi family members.
- Made appearances in Mexico's The Crash in 2018.
Major League Wrestling (2019-2024)
- Joined MLW in 2019, part of Contra Unit stable.
- Won MLW World Heavyweight Championship in July 2019.
- Retained title at Saturday Night SuperFight.
- Also held MLW National Openweight Championship in 2023.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2024)
- Debuted in NJPW in January 2024 at Battle in the Valley.
- Teamed with Shota Umino and Fred Rosser, won the match.
WWE (2024-present)
- Signed with WWE in 2024.
- Joined The Bloodline stable on SmackDown.
- Made debut by assisting Solo Sikoa against Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, and Cody Rhodes.
Jacob Fatu Age
Jacob Fatu is currently 32 years old. He was born on April 18, 1992, in San Francisco, California, USA. Fatu is a professional wrestler known for his tenure in Major League Wrestling and now competes for WWE on the SmackDown brand as part of The Bloodline stable.
Jacob Fatu Family
Jacob Fatu comes from a renowned wrestling family known as the Anoaʻi family. His father is Sam Fatu, also known as The Tonga Kid, and he has uncles who are famous wrestlers: Rikishi and Umaga. Fatu's wrestling lineage includes relatives like The Usos , who inspired him to pursue wrestling after seeing them on TV while he was in jail. He is proud of his Samoan heritage and continues the family legacy in professional wrestling.
