Discover the career path of Jacob Fatu, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jacob Fatu is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. He holds the WWE United States Championship. Before joining WWE, he gained prominence in Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he was a one-time MLW National Openweight Champion and notably held the MLW World Heavyweight Championship for a record-breaking 819 days. Fatu is part of the Anoa'i wrestling family.
In 2012, Jacob Fatu debuted in professional wrestling, teaming with Black Pearl in a winning effort.
From 2013 through 2015, Jacob Fatu competed in California for various independent promotions, often teaming with Anoaʻi family members.
From 2013 through 2015, Jacob Fatu competed in California for various independent promotions, often teaming with Anoaʻi family members.
On January 17, 2019, Jacob Fatu signed with Major League Wrestling (MLW), joining Samu and Lance Anoaʻi in the company.
In 2019, Jacob Fatu signed with Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he competed for five years and won the World and National titles.
On October 7, 2021, at Fightland, Jacob Fatu lost the MLW World Heavyweight Championship to Alex Hammerstone, ending his reign at 819 days.
Throughout early 2022, Jacob Fatu feuded with fellow Contra Unit members Mads Krule Krügger and Ikuro Kwon and repackaged himself through a series of vignettes on Fusion. Fatu and Krügger traded victories against each other.
On March 21, 2023 Jacob Fatu received his title match against Hammerstone on Fusion, but lost.
On January 13, 2024, Jacob Fatu debuted for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) at Battle in the Valley, teaming with Shota Umino and Fred Rosser to defeat Team Filthy.
On February 1, 2024, Rikishi announced that Jacob Fatu was now a free agent, marking the end of his five-year tenure with MLW.
On April 7, 2024, reports confirmed that Jacob Fatu had signed with WWE.
In 2024, Jacob Fatu signed with WWE and debuted as part of The Bloodline stable.
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