
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi didnโt hold back on the latest episode of his โRikishi Fatu Off The Topโ podcast, issuing a passionate takedown of WWE and parent company TKO over what he views as growing disrespect toward the Anoaโi/Fatu family legacy. His fiery words were triggered by his son Jey Usoโs recent World Heavyweight Championship loss, as well as wider issues involving Roman Reigns and The Bloodlineโs 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.
โI feel that those that are writing for this kid his storyline, you didnโt do him justice,โ Rikishi said. โYou didnโt feed this champion right talentโฆ Fire, fire. Those that are writing for this kid hereโฆ get the hell out.โ
The Hall of Famerโs frustration didnโt 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.
โThatโs a lot of money. And guess whose face was on that, leading thatโฆ Roman Reigns, Bloodline member,โ Rikishi declared.
He then shifted focus to the broader treatment of the Anoaโi dynasty, arguing that the company appears ready to โeraseโ his familyโs historic contributions to the business.
โIf youโre done with it, say it. You want to move on. Say it,โ Rikishi said. โBut damn it. Iโll be damned Iโm 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 Bloodlineโs 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.
โThey earned the right. They put in work decade after decade,โ he said.
The WWE legend clarified that the family isnโt seeking special treatmentโjust recognition and respect.
โWe ainโt asking for no hand me down options. We ainโt asking for no special treatment. We just asking for a fair opportunityโฆ My family has earned the right to speak on it and stand on business, because thatโs what we are. We are good for business.โ
Stay locked to PWMania.com for more on Rikishiโs explosive comments and the ongoing fallout from Jey Usoโs title loss.