Meet Zilla Fatu’s Cousins and the Famous Fatu Family

The Anoaʻi family, often called the Samoan dynasty in professional wrestling, is one of the most storied bloodlines in the sport. Zilla Fatu, whose real name is Isayah Fatu, was born on September 9, 1999, in Houston, Texas, making him 26 years old.

He is an American of Samoan ethnicity, deeply rooted in the renowned Anoaʻi wrestling family dynasty. Zilla is the son of the late WWE superstar Umaga (Edward Smith Fatu, who passed away in 2009 when Zilla was 10) and his mother, L.T. Fatu.

He has three older siblings, though specific details about them remain private. His brother is fellow wrestler Jacob Fatu. Regarding religion, Zilla converted to Islam in 2022, describing the experience as beautiful. Information on his formal education is not publicly available.

Standing at a billed height of 6’3″ (191 cm), Zilla had a challenging early life marked by personal struggles; at age 15, he was charged with aggravated robbery and served six years in Texas State Penitentiary before his release in March 2022.

Zilla is a father, having welcomed his first child, a son named Eki Leo Fatu (in honor of his late father), in recent years, as announced on social media.

As part of this extensive family, Zilla has numerous cousins connected through the Fatu brothers—Umaga, Rikishi (Solofa Fatu Jr.), and Tonga Kid (Sam Fatu)—who are siblings. This makes their children first cousins.

Here’s a look at some of Zilla Fatu’s notable cousins from the family tree:

Jacob Fatu

Jacob Fatu, known as the “Samoan Werewolf,” is one of Zilla’s closest cousins and a prominent wrestler in his own right. He is the son of Tonga Kid (Sam Fatu), Umaga’s brother, making Jacob Zilla’s first cousin.

The two have teamed together on the independent circuit, including in promotions like GCW, showcasing their strong family bond and in-ring chemistry. Jacob has also joined WWE’s Bloodline storyline.

Solo Sikoa

Solo Sikoa (real name Joseph Yokozuna Fatu) is a key member of WWE’s The Bloodline and a former enforcer/leader in recent iterations. He is the son of Rikishi, who is Umaga’s brother, so Solo is Zilla Fatu’s first cousin. Their shared family ties have been highlighted in wrestling discussions, with Zilla publicly acknowledging the connection within the Anoaʻi/Fatu dynasty.

Jey Uso

Jey Uso (real name Joshua Fatu) is one-half of the iconic tag team The Usos and a major WWE star known for his “Yeet” catchphrase and Bloodline involvement. As the son of Rikishi (Umaga’s brother), Jey is Zilla Fatu’s first cousin. The cousins have expressed mutual respect, with family lineage breakdowns often featuring their intertwined paths in wrestling.

Jimmy Uso

Jimmy Uso (real name Jonathan Fatu), Jey’s twin brother and fellow Uso, shares the same parentage as Jey—making him another son of Rikishi. This positions Jimmy as Zilla Fatu’s first cousin as well. Like Jey, Jimmy has been central to The Bloodline saga, and the family connections run deep through the Fatu brothers.

Myracle Fatu

Myracle Fatu (sometimes referred to as Miracle Fatu) is the sister of Jacob Fatu and part of the younger generation of the family. As the daughter of Tonga Kid (Sam Fatu), she is Zilla Fatu’s first cousin. While not as publicly involved in wrestling as some relatives, she represents the extended family’s presence.

Thavana Monalisa Fatu

Thavana Monalisa Fatu is one of Rikishi‘s children. She is therefore Zilla Fatu’s first cousin, sharing the same uncle-nephew dynamic through Rikishi and Umaga’s brotherhood. Details about her public life are more private than those of her wrestling siblings.

Marley Fatu

Marley Fatu is the younger brother of Jacob Fatu, son of Tonga Kid (Sam Fatu). This makes Marley Zilla Fatu’s first cousin. He is part of the next wave in the family, with occasional mentions in family photos and wrestling community discussions.

Jeremiah Peniata Fatu

Jeremiah Peniata Fatu is another child of Rikishi, adding to the large sibling group that includes The Usos and Solo Sikoa. As Rikishi’s son, he is Zilla Fatu’s first cousin. The family often appears together in gatherings, highlighting the tight-knit nature of the Anoaʻi/Fatu clan.

Thamiko T Fatu

Thamiko T Fatu (sometimes Thamiko Fatu) is the son of Rikishi and has been noted in family contexts, including occasional independent wrestling mentions. He is Zilla Fatu’s first cousin through the Rikishi–Umaga sibling link, fitting into the broader lineup of Rikishi’s children.

Journey Fatu

Journey Fatu is the younger brother of Jacob Fatu, son of Tonga Kid (Sam Fatu). He is Zilla Fatu’s first cousin and represents the family’s ongoing extension into newer generations, often referenced alongside his siblings in family overviews.

This family web underscores why the Anoaʻi/Fatu lineage remains so dominant in wrestling—blood ties fuel alliances, rivalries, and legacies. Zilla Fatu continues to honor his father, Umaga, while navigating his own path alongside these cousins.

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