| Rikishi Quick Info |
|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 193 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 11, 1965 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Talisua Fuavai-Fatu |
Rikishi is an American professional wrestler who is signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and goes by the ring names Rikishi and Fatu. In his records, he is a one-time Intercontinental Champion, a two-time World Tag Team Champion, and a one-time WWE Tag Team Champion.
Born Name
Solofa F. Fatu Jr.
Nick Name
Rikishi
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
San Francisco, California, United States
Residence
Poinciana, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
He attended Balboa High School.
Occupation
Professional Wrestler
Family
- Siblings – Sam Fatu (Twin Brother) (Professional Wrestler)
- Others – Samula Anoaʻi (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler) Marley and Myracle (Nieces), Sika Anoaʻi (Uncle) (Professional Wrestler), Afa Anoaʻi (Uncle) (Professional Wrestler), Rodney Anoa’i (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler), Samuel Anoa’i (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler), Matt Anoa’i (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler), Joe Anoa’i (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler), Afa Anoa’i Jr. (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler), Lloyd Anoa’i (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler)
Manager
He is represented by Knokx Pro Entertainment, Professional Wrestling Academy, United States.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185 cm (Billed Height)
Weight
193 kg or 425 lbs (Billed Weight)
Girlfriend / Spouse
Rikishi has dated –
Talisua Fuavai-FatuRace / Ethnicity
Polynesian
He is of Samoan descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Round Face
- Plump Lips
- Wide Forehead
Rikishi Facts
He’s a member of the famous Anoa’i family.In 1985, his wrestling career started in the Lutte Internationale promotion in Montreal. During his early years at the promotion, he performed as Prince Alofa, a high flying babyface.He wrestled in a professional wrestling tag team for several years until he transitioned to become a singles wrestler in 1995. At that time, he was totally repackaged, eliminating the savage gimmick he used to do as a tag team wrestler.In 1996, he was repackaged as “The Sultan”, a masked wrestler who never spoke because his tongue was cut out. The Sultan disappeared in 1998 following his exit to start training at Dory Funk’s Funking Conservatory wrestling school.On November 13, 1999, in an episode of WWF Metal, he made his in-ring comeback as Rikishi Fatu.The name “Rikishi” is a Japanese term for a sumo wrestler.In January 2001, he conquered a Fatal Four Way match on SmackDown at the #30 spot in the 2001 Royal Rumble match which included The Rock, Undertaker, and Kane.In an episode of Impact aired on September 13, 2007, he debuted in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Junior Fatu. On October 30, 2007, reports had claimed that he was released from TNA due to an alleged disagreement regarding a pay raise. He was then replaced by Chris Harris in the “Fight for the Right” semifinal match.He appeared with his family at the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony for the induction of his cousin Yokozuna.On July 16, 2012, he made his in-ring appearance on the Raw brand and defeated Heath Slater. In the match, Rikishi demonstrated the Samoan Spike and the Banzai Drop to pay tribute to his late brother Umaga and cousin Yokozuna. Not too long after the match, he danced with his sons Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso. On July 23, he appeared on the 1,000th episode with other wrestling legends to help Lita on taking down Slater.He was announced as the newest member to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015 on February 9, 2015. On March 28, he was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame by his sons Jimmy and Jey Uso.He appeared in the Italian comedy film Natale a Miami and has guest-starred on Nickelodeon’s Victorious as a sumo wrestler in the episode “Brain Squeezers”. Rikishi also appeared in the Netflix original film, Sandy Wexler.Featured Image by TSGT Lias M. Zunzanyika, USAF / Wikimedia / Public Domain
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