During an appearance on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, rising independent star Zilla Fatu has emphatically ruled out any interest in signing with AEW, declaring his heart belongs to WWE. The son of the late Umaga stressed his desire to join his relatives already on the roster, while also speaking of unfinished business tied to his father’s unfulfilled legacy.
“No, I think I think my heart is with the ‘E’ right now, … I’m not going to break that cycle. I respect it. And then not only that, I got unfinished business as far as my dad’s legacy to fulfill.” – Zilla Fatu
Zilla Fatu, born Isayah Fatu in Houston, Texas, is a third-generation Anoaʻi family member trained by Booker T. He debuted in July 2023 and swiftly became a top independent name, winning titles in promotions such as Reality of Wrestling, House of Glory, and more. And while his atty has been questioned following public feuds. in March 2026, Paul Heyman publicly praised him, urging WWE not to miss the chance to sign the top prospect.
