He’s an American professional wrestler best known for his appearances on the SmackDown brand of the WWE, where he’s been making waves with his powerful in-ring presence. The name you’ll want to remember is Joseph Yokozuna Fatu—though fans know him by his ring persona—but we’ll just keep referring to him naturally throughout. He captured the NXT North American Championship back in September 2022, marking a major milestone in his wrestling journey.
Before he became a household name in WWE, Joseph Yokozuna Fatu actually made his way into acting, debuting in the 2018 crime drama film Destroyer. That was a surprising yet impressive pivot, showing his versatility beyond the ring. But let’s go back a bit further—before fame hit, he played college football, dedicating time and effort to the sport before ultimately deciding to shift gears and fully commit to a career in professional wrestling.
What’s really interesting is that wrestling runs deep in his blood. His father, the legendary Rikishi, paved the way, and his brothers, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, are also top-tier WWE superstars. So when you think about it, Joseph Yokozuna Fatu was practically born into the business. Growing up in such a prominent wrestling family definitely shaped his path, giving him both inspiration and high expectations to live up to. And honestly, he’s more than rising to the occasion.
He has posted video clips of his wrestling matches on his Instagram account, solosikoa, where he has managed to attract over 550,000 followers. In addition, he held the title of Arizona Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion at one point in his career.