From Jail to US Champion: Jacob Fatu talks about his wrestling journey

The “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu captured his first WWE singles title after he defeated LA Knight for the United States Title at WrestleMania 41. Although being a veteran of the business for over 13 years, it was the debut for Jacob at the grandest stage of WWE(WrestleMania). Talking about the same in an interview, Fatu has shed light on his journey to the US Championship win in WWE and much more.

Fatu talks about his journey
While interacting in the ‘Club 50 Podcast’, the new “Enforcer” of the Bloodline shared anecdotes about his journey to his first singles title in the biggest wrestling promotion of the world. He said that he never expected that he would be a successful WWE superstar in his life, especially when he was jailed due to a crime. At one point of time, no one even wanted his autograph, and he was only signing his bail papers, said Fatu. "I could have never expected this ... I remember looking out a jail cell window man, to looking out of an airplane man, you know just on the way. But it was very special, definitely having my son over here Johnny Fatu, and definitely for my parents to pull up." Fatu said. "I remember nobody wanted my autograph bro. The only thing I was signing bro is when I used to sign my papers bro when I was getting out of jail ... it really just feels good to see my parents happy." Continued Jacob.

High praise for Roman and Solo
The new United States Champion was full of praise for Roman Reigns and his importance in the main event of wrestlemania 41. He thought that his Samoan family had completed a full circle in Las Vegas as former WWE Champion Yokozuna(another Samoan wrestler) had Main evented WrestleMania 9 against Bret Hart before that, at Las Vegas. Talking about his first Wrestlemania as a singles star, Fatu appreciated his brother Solo Sikoa for the support stating “It was very nerve-wracking, but man it’s just like I said bro, just preparing for it. It’s more of a mindset. My brother Solo told me “It’s okay man, just to step away from everything real quick, you feel me? Get your heads in the right space”. I did that and it still don’t work.”

After his first monumental singles win at WrestleMania 41, Fatu is all set to defend his United States Championship against the likes of Damian priest, Drew McIntyre and former champion LA Knight in a fatal four-way match at Backlash. This would not just be his first Title defence but also a cornerstone of sorts, if the Bloodline member manages to defend his Championship at St Louis, Missouri. How have you liked Jacob Fatu’s performances in WWE since his emergence? Drop your comments below.