Zilla Fatu competes for NXT Championship at Heatwave

Zilla Fatu competed in a Fatal 4-Way match for the NXT Championship at WWE NXT Heatwave 2026, facing Tony D'Angelo, Grayson Waller, and Cruz Montana. Grayson Waller emerged victorious to claim the title.

During the event, Jey Uso was seen backstage with Fatu, sparking speculation regarding Fatu's future. Internal reports suggest that WWE may move Fatu to the main roster in the near future, potentially integrating him into the Bloodline faction alongside his cousins, including Jey Uso and Jacob Fatu. While his loss at Heatwave has led to speculation about a departure from the NXT brand, no official move to the main roster has been confirmed by WWE.