Insight with Chris Van Vliet Zilla Fatu On His Legendary Father Umaga, The Bloodline, TNA Debut, Wrestling Booker T, WWE Tryout
Aug 12, 2025
Zilla Fatu, a professional wrestler and son of the late Umaga, shares his emotional journey from facing struggles in his past to stepping into the wrestling ring. He discusses the legacy of the Fatu name and the pressure that comes with it. Zilla recounts his impactful TNA debut and the excitement of wrestling Booker T. He opens up about the challenges he faced after losing his father and emphasizes the importance of gratitude and self-discovery in his personal and professional life, all while honoring his family's rich wrestling heritage.
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Debut Feeling: Full Circle Moment
- Zilla Fatu remembers a wave of deja vu arriving at his Reality of Wrestling debut.
- He felt like he belonged the moment he walked through the curtain.
Backstage Kid Practiced the 619
- As a kid Zilla played backstage with Rey Mysterio's son and practiced the 619.
- He says the 619 was the first move he ever learned in the ring.
Thrown In The Ring By Booker T
- Booker T trusted Zilla enough to put him straight into the ring on day one.
- Zilla felt the shock of real training and earned respect for the business quickly.
