The bloodline led by WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has dominated WWE for the last 3 years. They have not only mesmerized fans in the ring but on social media as well. But it seems like the Anoa’i family isn’t limiting themselves just to WWE.
In a video circulating all over the internet, another member of the legendary Anoa’i heritage, Zilla Fatu made his in-ring debut. In the viral clip, he paid tribute to his late father.
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Zilla Fatu and his connection to Solo Sikoa?
Late wrestler Umaga’s son, and cousin to Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Solo Sikoa, Zilla Fatu made his in-ring debut at the 2023 Reality Summer of Champions event. Fatu, who has been training under WWE legend Booker T, joined the promotion last December.
In a clip released by Wrestling News, we see the debutant winning against his opponent by using his father’s finisher, the Samoan spike, as a tribute to him.
You can watch the clip below:
Zilla Fatu is using his father Umaga’s Samoan Spike as his finishing move. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4poC0fu6du
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) July 17, 2023
What’s more interesting is that Sikoa also uses the Samoan spike as a finisher in WWE. This really intensifies the dynamics among the Bloodline. Reigns who’s been a champion for over 1050 days and his right-hand man, Solo Sikoa, would surely keep an eye on the emerging talent from the legendary family.
How did fans react to Fatu’s tribute to his late father?
As expected, fans couldn’t keep calm to see Fatu’s debut and his tribute to his legendary father. The finisher, spike, however, was modified, with the opponent being elevated in the air.
There are those who prefer the original version, but some really like the new modified version.
Damn I like this better than Solo’s usage.
— Davin James (@duhgorilla) July 17, 2023
Umaga didn’t lift his opponents. Nice mix.
— Blake (@Mrsolidblake) July 17, 2023
I actually really like how he’s doing the Samoan spike version with the opponent in the air but solo yelling before doing it will always be the 👆🏼 pic.twitter.com/ftx4LplANW
— Awsomeville (@thetanman_01) July 17, 2023
Fans were also quick to make speculations about Fatu joining WWE to team up with Sikoa to grab the tag team titles.
Solo and zilla will be future tag team champs.
— dontmatter (@puhi_slayer) July 17, 2023
The next uso to enter the wwe and enter the bloodline drama. He gonna side with solo and they gonna team and take the titles
— Rashun Scott (@rashunscott1) July 17, 2023
His debut impressed most wrestling fans. Here are some more reactions:
Zilla's got next. Looking forward to watching him grow as a performer.
— Osborne Dowery (@Oz70NYC) July 17, 2023
Love the modification with the chokeslam set-up.
Also can set up a future feud with Solo regarding who has the right to use that finisher.
Oh, the possibilities.
— Degenerate George (@MiamiDegenerate) July 17, 2023
Zilla Fatu is the future WWE Champion.
— Kelvin Gonzalez (@KelvinG64147611) July 17, 2023
It looks like Fatu made the right noise in terms of his debut as he garnered a positive response from fans across. It will surprise no one if we see him making his debut on the WWE main roster soon.
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It will be interesting to see how the Usos and the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, respond to his debut. Do you think Fatu will make his debut in WWE soon? And if he does, will he bring the bloodline together or cause more friction?
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