Dwayne Johnson encourages NXT star Zilla Fatu ahead of Heatwave match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, has sent a supportive message to Zilla Fatu via social media ahead of his first title match in WWE. Zilla, a third-generation wrestler and member of the Anoaʻi family, debuted with NXT earlier this month. He made an impact on August 11 by attacking competitors during a number one contender's match for the NXT Championship. Following this, Zilla will participate in a fatal-four-way match at Heatwave on August 30, alongside Cruz Montana, Grayson Waller, and Tony D’Angelo. Johnson's message comes during Zilla's build-up to a significant career moment in wrestling.
- •Zilla Fatu debuted with NXT on August 11, 2026.
- •He attacked competitors in a title contender match.
- •Zilla will compete in a fatal-four-way at Heatwave on August 30.
- •The Rock sent him a message saying, 'Time to eat fam.'
- •Zilla has been featured in weekly NXT broadcasts leading up to the match.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sends four-word message to NXT star Zilla Fatu
"Just when you thought the Bloodline could not get any bigger in the future, WWE signed another member of the Anoaʻi family. After spending some time on the independent circuit, Zilla Fatu made his debut with WWE’s developmental brand NXT earlier this month.
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