Rikishi Slams WWE & TKO, Says Writers Should Be Fired

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WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi didnโ€™t hold back on the latest episode of his โ€œRikishi Fatu Off The Topโ€ podcast, issuing a passionate takedown of WWE and parent company TKO over what he views as growing disrespect toward the Anoaโ€™i/Fatu family legacy. His fiery words were triggered by his son Jey Usoโ€™s recent World Heavyweight Championship loss, as well as wider issues involving Roman Reigns and The Bloodlineโ€™s contributions to WWE.

Rikishi called out WWE creative for not properly supporting Jey during his 51-day title reign, which ended last week at the hands of GUNTHER.

โ€œI feel that those that are writing for this kid his storyline, you didnโ€™t do him justice,โ€ Rikishi said. โ€œYou didnโ€™t feed this champion right talentโ€ฆ Fire, fire. Those that are writing for this kid hereโ€ฆ get the hell out.โ€

The Hall of Famerโ€™s frustration didnโ€™t stop there. He addressed recent rumors that Roman Reigns was asked to restructure his deal or take a pay cut due to his part-time schedule. Rikishi fiercely defended Reigns, highlighting his dominant run of six WrestleMania main events and his drawing power.

โ€œThatโ€™s a lot of money. And guess whose face was on that, leading thatโ€ฆ Roman Reigns, Bloodline member,โ€ Rikishi declared.

He then shifted focus to the broader treatment of the Anoaโ€™i dynasty, arguing that the company appears ready to โ€œeraseโ€ his familyโ€™s historic contributions to the business.

โ€œIf youโ€™re done with it, say it. You want to move on. Say it,โ€ Rikishi said. โ€œBut damn it. Iโ€™ll be damned Iโ€™m gonna sit back and you try to erase the history of our family, of what we put into this business.โ€

Rikishi reminded listeners of The Bloodlineโ€™s critical role during the pandemic-era ThunderDome shows, stating that his family “carried the company” when live crowds were gone.

He also took time to highlight multiple family members he believes deserve Hall of Fame induction, including Umaga (Eddie Fatu), The Tonga Kid, and Samu.

โ€œThey earned the right. They put in work decade after decade,โ€ he said.

The WWE legend clarified that the family isnโ€™t seeking special treatmentโ€”just recognition and respect.

โ€œWe ainโ€™t asking for no hand me down options. We ainโ€™t asking for no special treatment. We just asking for a fair opportunityโ€ฆ My family has earned the right to speak on it and stand on business, because thatโ€™s what we are. We are good for business.โ€

Stay locked to PWMania.com for more on Rikishiโ€™s explosive comments and the ongoing fallout from Jey Usoโ€™s title loss.