Exclusive Backlash Interview with Jacob Fatu

About this episode

Jacob Fatu discusses his upcoming match against Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash and the personal stakes involved.

"The Samoan Werewolf" Jacob Fatu joins No-Contest Wrestling ahead of this weekend's WWE "Backlash" PLE. Fatu will have the biggest match of his career at Backlash when he takes on his cousin Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. Jacob revealed to O'Shea and T.J. that despite the family ties, it's time for him to step up and do what's right for him, his wife, and their seven children. What makes this battle even more personal is that Jacob's grandmother and Roman's father are brother and sister. Among other things, Fatu also shared why he decided to use the feared "Tongan Death Grip" against Roman, the lesson's he learned from being incarcerated at 18, the lengths he'll go to secure the World Championship and more. NCW also salutes The New Day, as the legendary tag team & WWE recently parted ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: O'Shea Jackson Jr., TJ Jefferson

Guest: Jacob Fatu

Topics covered

• WWE
• Backlash
• family rivalry
• World Heavyweight Championship
• personal struggles
• Tongan Death Grip

Keywords

• Jacob Fatu
• Roman Reigns
• WWE Backlash
• World Heavyweight Championship
• Tongan Death Grip
• family ties
• personal struggles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWE, The New Day

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