Jacob Fatu discusses addiction recovery and WWE debut

WWE wrestler Jacob Fatu has opened up about his personal struggles with addiction and his transition into the company. In an interview on ‘What’s Your Story?’, Fatu revealed that his career was nearly jeopardized by alcohol and drug use shortly after signing his contract. He credited his wife and his cousin, Jimmy Uso, for providing the support necessary to overcome these challenges and maintain his sobriety.

Fatu also discussed the intense atmosphere of working with top stars like Roman Reigns. He described a segment with Reigns and Seth Rollins as so overwhelming that he feared he was experiencing a panic attack because he ‘couldn’t even feel my body.’ Additionally, he recounted a rehearsal anecdote involving WWE Chief Content Officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, who instructed him to remove a ski mask during preparations for his debut.