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WWE’s Jacob Fatu Gets Candid About How Criminal Past & Jail Inspired His Success

Jacob Fatu credits watching his cousins on TV in Sacramento County Jail for inspiring his turnaround and winning the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania 41.

  • Jacob Fatu credits watching his cousins Jimmy and Jey Uso on television while behind bars at the Sacramento County Jail as a catalyst for change; he reflects, 'I never thought I'd be here one day.'
  • Before his turnaround, Jacob Fatu says he 'made some poor life decisions' and was arrested for armed robbery at age 18 in California.
  • From there, the 'Samoan Werewolf' won his first major title by defeating LA Knight at WrestleMania 41 for the United States Championship last year in Las Vegas, with WWE programming credited for his rise.
  • The father of seven has made history in WWE over two short years, rising rapidly from earlier troubles to major company prominence.
  • With WrestleMania approaching, WWE programming like Raw and SmackDown keeps performers like Fatu in the spotlight for fans and coverage.
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WWE’s Jacob Fatu Gets Candid About How Criminal Past & Jail Inspired His Success

'It took a lot of people to get me here by the grace of God.'

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Watauga Democrat broke the news in Calhoun, United States on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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