Jacob Fatu Talks Keeping His Name In WWE, Recalls Almost Becoming Caesar Sikoa

Caesar Sikoa or Jacob Fatu. Which name carries more pizzazz? Evidently, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque preferred the latter, as it has a stronger connection the wrestler's legacy. 

In an interview with "Cheap Heat," Fatu recalled learning that he'd be using his legal name in WWE, and shared how relieved he was over the news. The revelation came shortly after his debut in WWE, during a quick backstage chat with Levesque.

"I was like, 'I don't even know what my name is,'" Fatu said. "He turned around and was like, 'Motherf***er, your name is Jacob Fatu.' My original name was supposed to be Caesar Sikoa."

The wrestler made it clear he wasn't a fan of that name, comparing it to the character Caesar from the more recent Planet of the Apes movies. Instead, Fatu is able to carry on the lineage that his uncle Rikishi started. Jacob said it means a lot to him when he hears the fans chant the "Fatu" name, as it's not just an homage to him, but to his family's legacy.

After losing to his cousin and World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns at Backlash earlier this month, Fatu refuses to be just another defeated opponent on Reigns' long and decorated list. Rather, he wants to end his reign long before it picks up any steam. That vision is starting to come to fruition after the uncontrollable back-to-back melees he's given the champion since their contested match.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit "Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg," with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.