WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi didn’t hold back on the latest episode of his “Rikishi Fatu Off The Top” podcast, issuing a passionate takedown of WWE and parent company TKO over what he views as growing disrespect toward the Anoa’i/Fatu family legacy. His fiery words were triggered by his son Jey Uso’s recent World Heavyweight Championship loss, as well as wider issues involving Roman Reigns and The Bloodline’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.
“I feel that those that are writing for this kid his storyline, you didn’t do him justice,” Rikishi said. “You didn’t feed this champion right talent… Fire, fire. Those that are writing for this kid here… get the hell out.”
The Hall of Famer’s frustration didn’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.
“That’s a lot of money. And guess whose face was on that, leading that… Roman Reigns, Bloodline member,” Rikishi declared.
He then shifted focus to the broader treatment of the Anoa’i dynasty, arguing that the company appears ready to “erase” his family’s historic contributions to the business.
“If you’re done with it, say it. You want to move on. Say it,” Rikishi said. “But damn it. I’ll be damned I’m gonna sit back and you try to erase the history of our family, of what we put into this business.”
Rikishi reminded listeners of The Bloodline’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.
“They earned the right. They put in work decade after decade,” he said.
The WWE legend clarified that the family isn’t seeking special treatment—just recognition and respect.
“We ain’t asking for no hand me down options. We ain’t asking for no special treatment. We just asking for a fair opportunity… My family has earned the right to speak on it and stand on business, because that’s what we are. We are good for business.”
Stay locked to PWMania.com for more on Rikishi’s explosive comments and the ongoing fallout from Jey Uso’s title loss.
