4 Bloodline members Zilla Fatu paid tribute to in his WWE debut

On the August 11 episode of NXT, Zilla Fatu made a striking debut in WWE. Known as The Main One, he interrupted the main event between Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana, taking both competitors out of action. Following this, Zilla issued a warning to NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo.

Speculation about the arrival of this real-life Bloodline member at WWE had been circulating for months, and his debut has captured the attention of the wrestling community, quickly becoming a viral sensation on social media.

During his debut, Zilla Fatu made it a point to honor several members of his family. Here are four Bloodline members he paid tribute to on his first night in WWE.

Zilla Fatu paid tribute to his father Umaga

In his WWE debut, Zilla Fatu honored his father, the late Umaga, by utilizing the Samoan Spike to incapacitate Grayson Waller. This move was a signature of Umaga’s WWE career, although Zilla added his twist, performing a jumping version he calls Triple Z. This personal touch served as a fitting homage to Umaga, one of the most unforgettable figures from the Anoa’i-Fatu family in WWE. By incorporating the move into his first appearance, Zilla began to carry forward a piece of his father’s legacy.

Solo Sikoa

The Samoan Spike also creates a connection between Zilla Fatu and Solo Sikoa. Solo, who adopted the move from Zilla’s father, Umaga, has made it a staple of his character within The Bloodline. By employing the Samoan Spike in his debut, Zilla not only paid respects to his father but also acknowledged Solo’s use of the move.

Jimmy and Jey Uso

Zilla Fatu extended his tributes to Jimmy and Jey Uso during his debut by executing the Uso Splash, a move closely linked with The Usos, who have consistently used it throughout their WWE careers. The origins of this move trace back to Jimmy Snuka, known for the Superfly Splash, who, while not a biological relative, was considered an uncle within the Samoan wrestling family. By using this maneuver, Zilla connected himself to another aspect of his family’s wrestling heritage, thus incorporating elements of his family’s legacy into his WWE journey.

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Edited by Parth Pujara