Within just one week of signing with WWE, Jacob Fatu has successfully left a massive impact on the company. Recently inducted into The Bloodline, Fatu showcased his remarkable talent when he came to the rescue of Solo Sikoa during SmackDown. Successfully overpowering Randy Orton, reigning WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and Kevin Owens, Fatu then proceeded to perform an impressive splash from the top rope, causing Rhodes to collide with the announcer’s table.
Fatu, an esteemed and notable personality in MLW, concluded his stint with the wrestling promotion in February at the MLW SuperFight. WWE has demonstrated their appreciation for Fatu’s potential by promptly moving to secure the trademark for his nickname, “Samoan Werewolf.” Furthermore, the company has filed for the second nickname “Caesar Sikoa,” possibly associating it with Solo Sikoa.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter made it known that Jacob Fatu was initially considered for the moniker “Caesar Sikoa.” However, the decision was finally made to maintain his real name, Jacob Fatu. This decision marks a break from the wrestling industry’s traditional trend of crafting and owning fighters’ ring names. Wrestling commentator, Meltzer, pointed out, “Caesar Sikoa was the first proposal for Fatu’s name, but the decision to preserve his actual name, Jacob Fatu, was taken, which is surprising as it’s his real name.”
In the past, under Vince McMahon’s chairmanship, WWE asserted full ownership of wrestlers’ ring names. This policy prevented fighters from using their real or trademarked names, causing WWE to form new nomenclature for its talent. However, under the current reign of Triple H, such practices seem to have lessened.