Jacob Fatu on WWE Rejecting Him, Fighting From Poverty & Facing Roman Reigns at Backlash

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Previously titled “Jacob Fatu” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 8, 2026

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Recorded08 May 2026

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Rosenberg sits down with the Samoan Werewolf to talk about WWE initially rejecting him and being told he’d never make it, before fighting through poverty and setbacks to earn a second chance.Now he’s facing Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash and explains why that moment means everything.Jacob Fatu also breaks down why the Tonga Death Grip is a homage to Haku, and how working with Drew McIntyre changed his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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