WWE Signs Zilla Fatu, The Rock Sends Support

Zilla Fatu, a third-generation wrestler and the latest addition to WWE's NXT, made his debut earlier this month after competing on the independent circuit. He is part of the Anoaʻi family, known for their wrestling legacy.

Fatu debuted on August 11, 2026, by attacking Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller during a number one contender’s match for the NXT Championship. Following the match, it was confirmed that Fatu, Montana, Waller, and Tony D’Angelo will compete in a fatal-four-way for the title at NXT Heatwave on August 30.

In the lead-up to the event, Fatu has been featured on NXT broadcasts, including a recent workout video shared by WWE’s official NXT Instagram account. The Rock commented on the post, encouraging his family member with a supportive message just days before Zilla's first title match.