On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Rikishi, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Solofa F. Fatu Jr. was born in San Francisco, California on October 1, 1965, and he is currently 59 years old.
Rikishi has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.
Rikishi was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015.
Rikishi Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameSolofa F. Fatu Jr.
- Ring Names
- Rikishi (November 30, 2007 - Present)
- Solofa Fatu Jr. (November 21, 2009 - November 28, 2009)
- RIKI-SHI (April 12, 2008 - April 12, 2008)
- Junior Fatu (September 13, 2007 - November 29, 2007)
- Rikishi (January 23, 2000 - September 12, 2007)
- Kishi (October 22, 2005 - November 22, 2008)
- The Kish (March 24, 2007 - March 25, 2007)
- SUMO RIKISHI (February 17, 2007 - February 17, 2007)
- Samoano I (February 14, 2005 - February 14, 2005)
- Hustle RIKISHI (September 20, 2004 - February 11, 2005)
- Rikishi Fatu (October 5, 1999 - January 22, 2000)
- J.R Smooth (May 8, 1999 - October 4, 1999)
- Fatu (May 15, 1998 - May 7, 1999)
- The Sultan (September 16, 1996 - May 14, 1998)
- Fatu (November 7, 1987 - September 15, 1996)
- Tonga Kid (November 14, 1986 - November 6, 1987)
- Prince Alofa (April 8, 1985 - November 13, 1986)
- Alofa (March 3, 1986 - August 31, 1986)
- Born October 1, 1965 (age 59)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceSan Francisco, California
- Billed From
- The Isle of Samoa
- Middle East (September 16, 1996 - May 14, 1998)
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 425 lbs (193 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (April 8, 1985 - March 1, 2019)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMay 30, 2004 March 1, 2019 Promotion 
NWEOctober 22, 2005 November 2, 2008 Promotion 
TNASeptember 13, 2007 October 30, 2007 Promotion 
HUSTLESeptember 20, 2004 February 11, 2005 Promotion 
WWEBrand
SmackDown
March 25, 2002 July 16, 2004 Promotion 
WWFMarch 9, 1992 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
UWANovember 18, 1990 December 22, 1991 Promotion 
WCWFebruary 18, 1989 September 16, 1990 Promotion 
WCWAJune 3, 1988 January 27, 1989 Promotion 
AWASeptember 17, 1988 December 13, 1988 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
November 14, 1986 December 11, 1986 -
Images History
Mar 2002
Nov 1999
Sep 1996
Jul 1995
Mar 1992
Feb 1989
Apr 1985 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face May 7, 2001 March 1, 2019 Heel October 9, 2000 May 6, 2001 Face November 13, 1999 October 8, 2000 Heel September 16, 1996 November 12, 1999 Face April 1, 1994 September 15, 1996 Heel November 7, 1987 March 31, 1994 Face April 8, 1985 November 6, 1987
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Finishers
- Banzai Drop - Corner Slingshot Seated Senton (October 5, 1999 - March 1, 2019)
- Rikishi Driver - Over the shoulder Reverse Piledriver (October 5, 1999 - March 1, 2019)
- Samoan Splash - Diving Splash (May 15, 1998 - May 7, 1999)
- Camel Clutch (September 16, 1996 - May 14, 1998)
- Samoan Splash - Diving Splash (November 7, 1987 - September 15, 1996)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"U Look Fly 2 Day" by Jim Johnston - Single (November 13, 1999 - March 1, 2019)
- Theme Song"Bad Man" by Ike Dirty - Single (October 22, 2000 - May 7, 2001)
- Theme Song"Make a Change" by O.C Duram - Single (January 18, 1994 - October 8, 1997)
- Theme Song"Danger in the Jungle" by Jim Johnston - with Samu - Team (March 9, 1992 - June 22, 1995)
- Theme Song"Halloween Theme" by John Carpenter - with Samu - Team (September 17, 1988 - September 16, 1990)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2015)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWF Intercontinental Championship -
x2 WWF/WWE Tag Team Championship (1 with Samu, 1 with Rico) -
x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Scotty 2 Hotty)
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Northern States Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NSWA Tag Team Championship (with Samu)
Portland Wrestling
- 1 Portland Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
Power Pro Wrestling (Memphis)
- 1 PPW Heavyweight Championship
Revolución Lucha Libre
- 5 Campeonato Internacional Absoluto
Universal Wrestling Association
- 1 UWA World Trios Championship (with Kokina Maximus & The Samoan Savage)
World Class Wrestling Association
- 3 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (with Samu)
- 1 WCWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Samu)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship (with Samu)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWF Slammy Award - Best Etiquette (1994 – with Samu)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (2000)
- 27° in PWI 500 (2000)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Samoan Dynasty - Jacob Fatu, Manu / Afa Jr., Samu, Lance Anoa'i, Black Pearl, Alofa, VIP, J. Bleedah, Thamiko Fatu (May 12, 2012 - March 12, 2017)
- Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty - Scotty 2 Hotty (October 21, 2003 - July 16, 2004)
- Too Cool - Grandmaster Sexay / Brian Christopher, Scotty 2 Hotty (December 14, 1999 - October 8, 2000)
- The New Headshrinkers - The Barbarian (September 24, 1994 - June 22, 1995)
- The Headshrinkers - Samu (August 11, 1992 - September 23, 1994)
- The Samoan SWAT Team - Samu (November 18, 1990 - September 7, 1991)
- Hawaiian Beasts - Yokozuna, Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama (April 7, 1991 - May 31, 1991)
- The New Wild Samoans - Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama (March 17, 1990 - September 16, 1990)
- The Samoan SWAT Team - Samu (November 7, 1987 - March 16, 1990)
- Managers
- Family
- Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa - Sons
- Umaga, Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama - Brothers
- Afa, Lia Maivia, Peter Maivia, Rocky Johnson, Sika - Uncles
- Ava, Manu / Afa Jr., Roman Reigns, Rosey, Samu, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Yokozuna - Cousins
- Jacob Fatu, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, Lance Anoa'i - Nephews
- Naomi - Daughter-in-law
Rikishi Games Appearances (25)
WWE Main Series (13/26)
WWE 2K25
WWE 2K24
WWE 2K23
WWE 2K22
WWE 2K19
WWE 2K18
WWE 2K17
WWE 2K16
WWE '13
Here Comes The Pain
Shut Your Mouth
Just Bring It
Know Your Role
