Acting
Solofa Fatu Jr.
IT, EN cinema · 103 credits
Born
11 October 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
San Francisco, California, USA
Also known as Rikishi · Fatu · Rikishi Phatu · Alofa the Polynesian Prince · Headshrinker Fatu · J.R Smooth
Solofa Fatu Jr. is a Samoan American retired professional wrestler best known for his run in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring name Rikishi. During his WWE career, he captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship once, the WWE World Tag Team Championship twice, and the WWE Tag Team Championship once. Known for his size, athleticism, and crowd connection, Rikishi became a prominent figure of WWE’s late Attitude Era. Fatu is a member of the renowned Anoaʻi wrestling family. He is the twin brother of Sam Fatu (The Tonga Kid/Tama) and the older brother of the late Eddie Fatu (Umaga/Jamal). His extended family includes legendary tag team The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika Anoaʻi) and numerous cousins who competed professionally, including Yokozuna, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Rosey. Rikishi is married to Talisua Fuavai-Fatu and is the father of five children. His twin sons Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso have gone on to become major stars in WWE, continuing the family’s generational presence in the industry. Outside of wrestling, Fatu has appeared in numerous video games and media projects, including WWF No Mercy, WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain, multiple entries in the WWE 2K series, and films such as Natale a Miami and Sandy Wexler, along with a guest appearance on Nickelodeon’s Victorious. He has also spoken publicly about surviving a drive-by shooting in 1987, an experience that nearly cost him his life and remains a defining moment outside his wrestling career.
Known for
Filmography
NWE: From Italy to the World
as Rikishi (archive footage)
The Contract
as Nicole's Father
It Wants Blood 2
as Dr. Coco
WWE Survivor Series 2020
as Rikishi (Appearance)
Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals
as Rikishi (archive footage)
Headstrong
as Self
Groove Street
as Big D
Rise of the Gladiators
as High Chief Faku
Kurt Angle: The Essential Collection
as Rikishi (archive footage)
Sandy Wexler
as Tsunami
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
as Rikishi
YouShoot: Rikishi
as Himself
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 2
2014
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 2
as Rikishi
JCW Bloodymania 7
as Rikishi
WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
as Rikishi (archive footage)
TNA Wrestling: Bound for Glory
as Junior Fatu
101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler
as Himself (Fatu)
Christmas in Miami
as Marito di Justine
WWE Royal Rumble 2004
as Rikishi
WWE WrestleMania XX
as Rikishi
WWE No Way Out 2004
as Rikishi
WWE Royal Rumble 2003
as Rikishi
WWE Backlash 2003
as Rikishi
WWE Royal Rumble 2002
as Rikishi
WWE Judgment Day 2002
as Rikishi
WWE Rebellion 2002
as Rikishi
WWE Vengeance 2002
as Rikishi
WWE Unforgiven 2002
as Rikishi
WWE No Mercy 2002
as Rikishi
WWE Global Warning
as Rikishi
WWE Wrestlemania X8
as Rikishi
The Rock - Just Bring It!
as Rikishi
WWE Royal Rumble 2001
as Rikishi
WWE No Way Out 2001
as Rikishi (Appearance)
WWE Judgment Day 2001
as Rikishi
WWE Unforgiven 2000
as Rikishi
WWE No Way Out 2000
as Rikishi
WWF Fully Loaded 2000
as Rikishi
WWE Judgment Day 2000
as Rikishi
WWE Insurrextion 2000
as Rikishi
WWE King of the Ring 2000
as Rikishi
WWE No Mercy 2000
as Rikishi
WWE SummerSlam 2000
as Rikishi
WWE Survivor Series 2000
as Rikishi
WWE Armageddon 2000
as Rikishi
WWE Rebellion 2000
as Rikishi
WWE Royal Rumble 2000
as Rikishi
WWE WrestleMania 2000
as Rikishi
WWE Armageddon 1999
as Rikishi
WWE WrestleMania 13
as The Sultan
WWE Royal Rumble 1997
as The Sultan
WWE Survivor Series 1996
as The Sultan (Free-for-All)
WWE Royal Rumble 1995
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE Paul Bearer's Hits From the Crypt
as Headshrinker Fatu
German Fan Favorites
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWF Countdown to The Crowning
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE Royal Rumble 1994
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE King of the Ring 1994
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE SummerSlam 1994
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE Survivor Series 1994
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE Royal Rumble 1993
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE U.K. Rampage 1993
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE WrestleMania IX
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE King of the Ring 1993
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE SummerSlam 1993
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
as Headshrinker Fatu
WWE Survivor Series 1992
as Headshrinker Fatu
