Just wanna say thank you all for the support & love!!!! I wasn’t going to drop this but I did so yea!!! Toast to a new BEAUTIFUL journey!!! BLESS UP 💯💯💯💯
I actually met your father, twice. Once in TNA Wrestling, after he left, and then when he was doing Umaga. The man took the time out, about ten minutes of his time to tell me some of his struggles back when. People don't get how well spoken he was, when he wasn't playing a character. He gave me one of the best compliments I have ever gotten- he called me Samoan tough for fighting all the battles I've been fighting. Thank your father for that, and many blessings and prosperity to you and all your family. Thank you Eddie!
Your dad literally stepped through our family room TV screen and OWNED everyone. My wife still says to this day, “I miss Umaga”. Hearing your story and about what a cool, gentle giant he was, I’m just so happy you posted this, man, because the general public never gets to hear this!
Man don’t apologize for crying. Personally I wanna thank you for sharing your dad with us. He wasn’t just a hero to you bro..he was a major part of my childhood and I’m glad I got to witness his greatness. I still add him to any new wrestling games I get too bruh lol. Your pops was a legend and legends never really die. All love uce
I watched your dad's entire progression in the ring as a kid, moments I'll never forget! I was born in 92, my mom passed in 07, my dad passed in 2010, I caught a case and did time soon after that. This brought back memories of the last time I saw my pops. I see greatness in you, young fella! I'm excited to see the career you've got ahead of you. Your outlook on life just won me over, brother. Keep that mindset, take care of your body, and keep fighting the good fight! Your story is going to inspire a lot of people and your authenticity is going to take you a long way. Your dad would be proud of the man you've become. I believe in you🫡
@@dree35 manufacturing and delivering and firearms. My mom was on her death bed on my 15th birthday, I started using drugs shortly after. By the time I turned 18, my dad died and I was selling them. I was wrapped up in that lifestyle for 10 years. I made a lot of money, but by the time I was a free man, it was all gone. I'm 30 years old now. I've lost over 50 friends to my old lifestyle. To anyone reading this, don't get tricked into the same path I went down, find a worthy dream and chase it relentlessly!
I lost my mom when i was 8. Losing a parent is a pain that no one can understand unless you go through it. Sorry for your loss and thank you to you and your family for sharing him with all of us wrestling fans.
I grew up in Rancho Cordova,CA and I went to school with some of your family and I got to meet your dad when he came out here and I would like to say what an honor it was to meet him because I was a big fan of him at that time. I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏
I rarely cry, but I'm just tearing up with this, a big hug for you man, now that you decide to wrestling I will follow your wrestling path, to see your success in wrestling.
Mannn seeing you tear up about your father dawg no cap it made me a bit emotional because I really miss seeing your pops and him wrestling. He is definitely one hell of a athlete. Much love Uce💙🙏🏽
I remember when I was a kid and saw your dad in the ring. He absolutely scared the crap out of me and when I learned of his passing, it made me bawl like a baby. Hope he's looking down on you and smiling because you're carrying on his legacy. 😊❤️
Your dad's a legend, Uce. He was taken away from us to early but from what I seen, I'm excited to see you carry on your father's legacy, RIP the Samoan Bulldozer. Thank you, for sharing your story with us.
Your father is a proud warrior who stepped inside the ring and fought his way to victory. My condolences for your loss, and thank you and your family for contributing to the McMahon family of WWE.
I found your channel recently. Man your story about your pops is so similar to mind. I lost my dad when I was 17. I'm 48 now and wish he was still here. We all when we young think our dad is Superman. It's not until days when we lose a loved one we realize their life isn't forever. Crying with you Zilla. #1Love #1Nation #Peace RIP Umaga RIP Terry Spradlin
I’m rooting for you man! Your dad was a huge part of my childhood he was a top 10 wrestler in his era for sure keep carrying his legacy in the right way you’re bound for greatness 💪🏾🔥
Most respect to your father and family. Eddie Fatu deserves more acknowledge from wwe. One of the best heels from ruthless aggression era. May his soul rest in peace.
Proud of you sharing your story uce, never easy losing someone like that. Lost my dad 10 years ago, he wasn't perfect but his was a story of family, redemption and love - heartbreaking man, in retrospect, if there's anything I took away that day it's that he was surrounded by people he loved, that he left this world a better place with an imprint on the people left behind. Rest in paradise Eddie, alofa atu ia oe Zilla and the fams. I'll be following your journey from Australia bruddah ☝️
Your dad was an amazing man in the ring and outside of the ring. I didn’t Know him at all, but all the stories I’ve heard, it’s been nothing but positivity. He was, is and always will be the best!
May he rest Eazy! I just wanted to say My favorite Gimmick from your Dad was the Jamal/Ekmo Fatu Gimmick. I love those gimmickz because there were a Hip Hop type gimmick. not knocking the Umaga Gimmick cuz that Gimmick was awesome also but the Jamal/Ekmo Fatu Gimmick was the coolest (in my opinion). R.I.P. Eddie Fatu you will forever be remembered.❤
Your pops is one of the best I grew up watching him❤✨He lives thru his children especially you, you’re the spitting image of him. Bless you and yours, king, and good luck with your career.
Proud of you for sharing this story bro. Your dad was apart of my wrestling childhood, I still watch his matches from time to time, miss seeing him dominate. He was one of a kind man. Carry on the legacy uce, you have greatness in your blood man! I’m rooting for you 💪🏽
I can’t imagine how much it took telling this story and revisiting those moments. Your dad is a legend, and was definitely one of those monster heels I legitimately feared as a child. Even when I watch matches back, his athleticism was always so damn impressive. Much love to you, your story is appreciated! 🙏🏽
Awww it's ok zilla, your father had heart problems and liver problems, but he's at peace in god's hands now and isn't suffering anymore😢🙏🏻 hang in there ok. My condolences to you and your family and to your mom.
@@zillafatu you look like your father exactly and i loved the painted designs he used to have on his face and the beautiful neat braid twists he had, he was built so stong and never let no one mess with him.
I'm so sorry for your loss, man. As a man who lost his father too when he was only three and a half through similar circumstances I fully sympathize. Much love and my deepest condolences my friend.
Remember my first time seeing your dad at wrestlemania in Detroit, Umaga VS Bobby Lashley and he created childhood memories I will never forget. He will forever live on! Thanks for sharing this, you're helping others with this Uce! 🙏
My momma passed when I was 19. I’m 39 and I still miss my momma a lot. She was singing around the house often… your dad was a good wrestler. You look just like your dad umaga. It’s good seeing you wrestle. It’s okay to cry. I cry sometimes too…. Keep on shining in the ring. Umaga is your angel and he is watching over you.
I remember when UMAGA first burst onto the scene in the early/mid 2000's in the WWE I wanted his figurine so badly lol he had the coolest/scariest look. a great character for the WWE. RIP your father and condolences to you and your family for your loss.
I cant wait for zilla to be signed by the wwe. You can see the genuine good qualities he has as. Much respect brother what a touching story this was. Wish you & the family all the best
I can’t wait to see where you go. You got star power written on your head. I can’t imagine what it feels like losing a father (probably because I never had one), but I’d think it’s one of the worst feelings ever. And you sat and served a 6 piece?! You’re come up story is goi g to be amazing! I’m proud to be a part of you’re journey to the top
I feel ya, Zilla. I understand completely what it's like to lose a dad. I lost my dad on 09/16/2021 and it's never been the same for me or my family. That's awesome that you're living day by day and you're continuing to be positive, despite pain and agony. Your dad was an awesome wrestler and I know you will carry on his legacy of being a Samoan wrestler. Keep moving forward in that level of positivity. You got this.👍
10 years for me this past June and I still have my moments. It’s a hard road that we never get over, just learn to navigate through. I’m a huge fan of the Anoa’i/Fatu families and I’m looking forward to seeing this young man, Zilla do his thing
I remember one day looking up online and seeing that he passed. Your father will always be recognized as a GOAT. You're gonna be up there eventually. Keep going!! You a real one for telling the story too. Continue on his legacy!! 💯✊🏾
Aye uso, I’ve heard lots of stories about your dad but nothing like this. Thanks for sharing something this intimate and going through the trauma of reliving it just to tell us this story. I’ve always had so much respect for your family, spoken to a few of your cousins and I really love you guys. Based on your story, me and you are around the same age so it puts more perspective on how things were for you. I know I’m just some dude on the internet but if you ever need someone to talk to or just vent to, I’m here uce. For the good and the bad.
you will do your dad proud. man, I miss your dad so much. not nearly as much as you and your family though. I lost my mother in 05. Keep ya head up, your faith up, most importantly, you always got family!!!
Thank you for opening up Zilla, as a man who lost a parent and found their body your story is very relatable, wasn't expecting to get emotional today, gotta be and get stronger with these emotions. From Brazil, i wish you all the best, never lose faith.
I didn't start watching wrestling when he was around since I started watching in early 2012, but the clips I saw of your father made him a legend. He put on some phenomenal matches with one of my favorites being with John Cena in Royal Rumble 2007. RIP Umaga 🙏🏻
Stay strong Uce. I was a huge fan of your pops and I'm happy you shared the story with us. He may have passed over to the other side sooner than we expected but his memories will live on forever. I can't wait to see you following in his footsteps and I'm sure you have a great future ahead of you. You got a new subscriber too Uce.
Damn man this broke me. Grew up watching your pops dominate in the wrestling business. I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for him. I’m not sure if you have any plans on following in his foot steps but I would love to tune in and see you on tv amongst the other samoans holding down your pops/family legacy. I’m just getting wind of your channel and you have a new supporter over here, keep your head up king and know that God will see you thru it. He’s not done with you, whatever he has for you will be for you and nobody can stop that. You will prosper and I wanna send my condolences to both you and your family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Damn brother... my deepest condolences. My dad passed away in '08 when I was 5, my brother was 10. I can't really remember all the details but he passed after he was shot in our driveway. Here in South Africa, our crime and murder rates have always been rampant and my father, who came back from his flight attendant shift, became a victim of that reality. I really miss him. I know you miss your pops to, stay SAMOAN STRONG my brother. P.S: I can't believe I didn't subscribe last time I was here. Well, as someone who wants to be a pro wrestler one day too, hopefully we can meet later in our lives. God bless you Zilla.
Keep yo head up uce it’s your time it’s your time to finish what he started it’s your time for your name to be in the books your dad was Lowkey a scary dude but he was also the greatest wrestler to ever inflict pain and scare others RISE UP ZILLA idk you but I’m consider you as a brother and family love you bro sending love strength and prayers to you and your family
I love you guys and I’m glad I was able to be there for my family at such a life changing time in our lives.. maaaaan Zilla you’re making your dad so proud uce!
Ur family is a huge inspiration and I'm sending all of u love. I know u will be something great if u stay on the right past. Your daddy would be so happy with how far u have come keep going.
Lost my pops when I was 8 and sometimes I break down and cry it’s apart of the process love man ya pops was a major part of my childhood bro love and peace keep ya head up 🖤
I'm at 16:04 and I just wanna let you know g that I'm 30 I grew up watching your dad in 3 minute warning (which was my favorite) and as umaga. Your dad used to scare the shit outta me! Such a great talent I loved watching him wrestle. We lost a great one with him and he'd be proud to see how you turned out. I'm a new subscriber but I gotta say this took a massive amount of balls to post. Rest in peace to umaga (jamal) thanks for sharing bro
Rest In Peace to your Dad bro Thank you for sharing this. When my dad died I'm the one who found him. It's something that I'll never forget. Not a day goes by that I don't think about it.
You’re carrying his legacy… stay positive. The courage it took for you to tell this story there are no words to describe it… don’t ever apologize for being vulnerable because even though your pops passing happened a while ago, the memory of that day still feels like your reliving it.
You don't have to apologize for crying. It's okay to feel the pain of losing your father even now. Losing a parent is hard as an adult, I can't even imagine how much harder it was for you and your brothers as kids. I lost my mom in 2008 from metastatic breast cancer and I knew it was coming, I told myself I was ready for it. When the time came and I found myself alone, sitting beside her that night holding her hand, it took everything I had in me to tell her the words she needed to hear to finally let go. Though everyone had told her it was okay to let go, she'd fought as hard as she could. She just wouldn't let go, something still kept her fighting. As I sat with her that night fighting my to keep my tears at bay, because I told myself I had to be strong, I told her several times it was okay for her to let go with no change. Finally I said the words that I wasn't sure we're true but I knew she needed to hear which were, "Mom it's okay you can let go. I'm gonna be okay. I promise." With those words said she took a final breath and I felt her heart stop beating. I broke down and cried at the loss of my mother, my best friend, my biggest supporter, my defender, and my cheerleader all in one. After about 5 minutes I pulled myself together and woke up my father and nephew who were home with me as my mom was in hospice, I called the hospice nurse, and my siblings. It would be 3 months before I allowed myself to breakdown again and actually cry for the loss of my mom. I had to be the strong one for my dad because no one would be and of course the rest of the family elected me his caretaker. My father passed 3 years later in 2011. I still feel their losses almost daily, I feel my mom's the deepest as we were the closest. This Halloween will be the 15th anniversary of my mom's passing. I still can't talk about my mom's passing without breaking down😭
absolutely proud that you were able to come on here and share your story with us stay strong Zilla I cant wait to see you work hard become champion one day and when that day comes I'm absolutely sure your dad will be 100% proud of you and everything that you have become
Im tearing up with you. Your pops was such a big part what made my childhood awesome. Absolutely a Legend, from his entrance music. To him walking towards the ring and fuckin everyone up haha. I loved it. Even in all the smackdown vs raw games I would choose him because he was the baddest toughest guy and was unbeatable. I’m glad your back home, I got homies and family that are or been in the pen. And it’s tough seeing your love ones be in there. I’m happy that your pursuing wrestling, going to be rooting for you brother. And thank you for sharing your story. Much love 🤙🏽❤️
This video popped up in my suggestions. Respect to you for sharing this personal experience. Thank you. I have been seeing videos of you wrestling online and can’t not wait to support you on your journey to the main event! Keep working big dawg!
Man I'm a huge fan of your dad and I must tell you that I knew he was a wonderful person beyond the ring.....you look just like him.....his legacy will forever live on through you.....keep up the grind bro much love from fort Lauderdale FL.
I am so sorry for your loss from the bottom of my heart. I don't often cry but you just got me there man. I grew up watching your father as Umaga and I was such a huge fan being a young eight grader I used to get so exited when Umaga would appear my ears would go deff from excitement. I was such a big fan of his and am sad I never got to see Umaga live. I am so sorry for your loss and I remember hearing about it by always looking up when umaga would return to wwe I was so heartbroken. God bless you and your family brother.
I cried tears man I know exactly how u feel bro I lost my pops to cancer and had to go thru all this shit too bro , with seeing my pops hooked to machines an shit , this hits deep bro and I feel every bit of it and I’ll pray for u and much love bro 💯🙏🏼💯
Such an awesome video. Your dad was a great performer. I hadn’t heard of you until I went to GCW live a couple weeks ago. You guys had a great match. I went through a similar situation with my mom and I appreciate you sharing your experience.
I didn't grow up watching your dad but I went back to watch some matches when I was about 15 (I'm 19 now) and he's always been one of my favorite wrestlers and rikishi there is just something special about the the blood y'all share and it's kick ass and I really want to see you in wwe with solo jimmy and hey and roman you and solo would be the beasts of tag team love you and what y'all do you have a forever fan right here
I am so sorry for your loss my dude 😔 your dad was such a badass it’s unreal. He would be proud of the man you become for sure. He may be gone but he’s in your heart forever and he is with you every step of the way. I definitely hit the like and subscribe because I just found your channel and I have alot of respect for you 💯💯 stay strong bro you got this. Rest easy Eddie Fatu 🕊️🕊️
I lost my Dad 9 years ago on his 56th birthday. It never gets easier. I dream of him every week and make every decision thru the lens of what he would’ve wanted. They would’ve wanted us to become stronger men even thru their passing. That’s something that would’ve made them proud that we kept going.
I respect you for showing your true raw emotions. It’s okay to cry, especially when it’s about your father. I can tell that you love him so much. Just remember that it’s always okay to cry. I hate when people say it’s weak to cry, especially for a man. Crying can be very refreshing. It feels very empowering to let those emotions loose. It’s the best thing that a human can do. I can’t wait to see you in NXT. Please keep working hard and stay consistent. You have huge opportunities coming your way in the future. Stay humble and keep honoring your father. I know he would be so proud to watch you grow. 💯
Zilla stay strong big uce proud of you man it’s okay to cry cause I was tearing up too yo dad seem like a good person yk it’s okay to still grieve just keep moving and keep his legacy alive 💪🏽💙
Gosh Zilla. Im so sorry. Your dad was amazing guy. I know how it is to lose a dad. I lost mine in 2015. My heart is with you. Your going to have an amazing career. Much love to you
The respect that I have for you, not knowing you at all, is very high. Your honesty and vulnerability is admirable! Eddie was the Super Samoan in my book. He passed before I could try and do a loop with him, though I stayed mainly in the Carolinas, Virginias, Maryland, and the Reservations on the East Coast. He passed, and I got career ending injuries, so I didn't get the opportunity. He was one of my dream indy opponents, I just didn't get the chance. Faamanuia le atua!
Im in tears watching this🥲 i remember when i lost my mom when they told me she gone i didn't even cry because i was thinking wtf.. and thinking she will come back death doesn't exist but as time goes i would think to myself "damn..shes not coming back" i feel your pain
Boy you got me crying like crazy! I remember that day cause it was my birthday. Got home from celebrating my birthday and your uncle told me the news about your dad😞I couldn’t believe it 😢My husband is your uncle Fili. Please tell your Mama I said Hi ❤️
R.I.P. to your pops Umaga homie. One of my favorite wrestlers I enjoyed watching growing up. I lost my pops almost eight years ago, so I can relate just like you. Keep holding your head up high! Your pops is proud of you. 💯
Aww, it must’ve been very hard for you to revisit those memories. Thank you for sharing ❤️🩹. It hurts to see you emotional like this, but it shows how much you love your dad, which is beautiful. He would be so proud of you and happy about how you carry his legacy with you. Inshallah you’ll reunite with him in the next life. Xx
Bro your dad was FIRE! I loved the fact he never spoke English an a savage that remains in character better than anybody in the business! I hope to see you up next family!! R.i.p to the “Maga Man!” 💯💪🏾
I love these stories and how vulnerable, you are with us. I'm so sorry for your loss my friend. I wish I could give you a big hug. Losing a parent isn't easy. Just know he would want you to keep on fighting and being the greatest human being he raised you up to be. I just know he's very proud of the man you have become. ❤️
I watched your dad entertain for a long time! He was an extremely talented person. Your entire family is talented in this business. I lost my dad in 2008 and I am 42 years old. I still tear up sometimes thinking about him, so don't worry about that! Can't wait to see you in a WWE ring picking up where your dad left off!
I never watched Umaga wrestle when he was around as I was probably 4 or 5 years old at the time. After watching his matches, learning more about him through his fans, fellow wrestlers and his family members, I began to appreciate his work and what he gave to the business and how he was one of the best to come out of the Anoa'i family dynasty. Losing a family member ain't easy and it is a huge blow to anyone but we know they with us at all times. Keep making your dad proud ❤❤
