At WrestleMania 41, Jacob Fatu claimed the United States Championship after a hard-fought victory over 'The Megastar' LA Knight. The win marked a major milestone in Fatu's career, but it was his post-match tribute that captured the attention of fans worldwide. The talented Samoan wrestler, known as 'The Samoan Werewolf,' paid homage to his late relative, Umaga, by striking the iconic pose that his uncle made famous during his own WWE career.
Jacob Fatu recreated Umaga’s signature pose from his time as the Intercontinental Champion. Holding the title with his teeth in a nod to his late uncle, Fatu reminded fans of Umaga’s imposing presence and legacy in the squared circle.
Umaga, a dominant force in WWE from 2005 to 2009, was known for his fierce rivalries with stars like John Cena and Kane. His career, unfortunately, ended too soon when he passed away in 2009 at just 36 years old.
What's next for Jacob Fatu?
Jacob Fatu's career is on the rise. His victory at WrestleMania 41 has positioned him as a major player in WWE, and fans are eager to see what’s next for the Samoan powerhouse. There are rumors that Fatu may reignite his feud with Braun Strowman, and a possible rematch with LA Knight could be in the cards as well. Whatever the future holds, Jacob Fatu's path is undoubtedly one to watch in the coming months.
Rock predicts big future for Jacob Fatu
During an interview with the Pat McAfee Show (via Fightful), The Rock spoke about the future of Jacob Fatu in WWE. He said,“What I love about Jacob, the last event I was there, I went backstage, I gave him the biggest hug. He had tears in his eyes saying, ‘This saved my life.’ When you have that kind of performer who is pulling and digging in to something and delivering his soul and passion into something that has saved his life, you’re flying at a different level."
He added,"Fans could feel that and fans love that. He’s supposed to be the cool heel in the match and they’re cheering the hell out of him and chanting his name. That told me immediately there is a big future there with Jacob.”
