WrestleMania 41: Jacob Fatu pays tribute to late WWE legend with this iconic pose after winning the US Championship
Jacob Fatu defeated 'The Megastar' LA Knight at WrestleMania 41 to become the new US champion. ¡®The Samoan Werewolf¡¯ has now struck Umaga¡¯s iconic pose with the belt and honoured his late relative.
Jacob Fatu recently added a new dimension to his career when he beat LA Knight at WrestleMania 41 to win the US title. The fast-rising star, who comes from the Anoa?i family, has now paid tribute to a late relative, days after his big win at ¡®The Show of Shows¡¯
Jacob Fatu honours Umaga after big win at WrestleMania 41
Umaga was associated with the WWE from 2005 to 2009. ¡®The Samoan Bulldozer¡¯ impressed many with his size and agility. He was usually managed by Armando Estrada and feuded with the likes of Kane and John Cena.
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The star¡¯s career was tragically cut short when he passed away in 2009 at the age of 36. Now, years after his death, Jacob Fatu has paid tribute to him. 'The Samoan Werewolf¡¯, who recently won the US title, is seen holding the belt with his mouth in a photoshoot. This is exactly the pose Umaga struck when he was the Intercontinental Champion. Jacob Fatu is Umaga¡¯s nephew.
How did Jacob Fatu fare at WrestleMania 41?
Jacob Fatu squared off against LA Knight at WrestleMania 41. The two put on a competitive match in which both men got in a good amount of offense. The Samoan star eventually won after nailing ¡®The Megastar¡¯ with multiple splashes. Jacob Fatu is expected to reignite his feud with Braun Strowman in the coming weeks. He may also square off against LA Knight in a WrestleMania 41 rematch. One is likely to get more clarity on the company's plans for him in the coming weeks.
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