Jacob Fatu was one of the breakout stars of 2024, joining Solo Sikoa in the new Bloodline and mowing over any competitor who stood in his way.
Fatu had face-offs with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes that elicited big reactions from the crowd and potentially teasing future showdowns.
Speaking on his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi gave some advice to Fatu as he prepares for 2025.
“Keep working hard. Keep working hard, and look to be a leader of the big company. Step up, step up to any opportunity that’s given to you. Always remember your humble beginnings of where you come from and your culture. That’s gonna keep you solid from all the noise that’s around you. It can be overwhelming to at first have nothing and all the sudden have everything. Look within your inner circle, those that truly love you. At the end of the day, you know your purpose, and your purpose is there. You’re a performer, you’re an entertainer for the WWE. Go out there and give the best that you can every night, and don’t take one night for granted. Embrace it and say thank you to those that really have helped you during the time of your journey into this professional wrestling world. See the good of the WWE, see the good of the locker room. Don’t hold a lot of things that hurt your heart and hurt your feelings that affect your performance and your duties to be able to do in the WWE. Just embrace it and just thank god for every moment," he said.
Fatu teamed with Solo & Tama Tonga in the main event of WWE SmackDown, defeating The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso) & Sami Zayn.
Elsewhere during the podcast, Rikishi commented on a potential Jey Uso feud with Fatu. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
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