Rikishi is the general Japanese term for a sumo wrestler, similar to his cousin's ring name "Yokozuna". "Fatu" soon became "Phatu", until he dropped the last name entirely after he …

WWE has been home to many giants, but few big men have been as agile as the 400 plus-pound Samoan wonder known as Rikishi. A member of the famed Anoa'i wrestling family, Rikishi …

6 days ago · Rikishi has confirmed that he recently underwent emergency surgery, and he came out of the experience with a new perspective on life.

Nov 9, 2025 · Rikishi says he’s feeling like a new man following his recent surgery. A few weeks ago, the WWE Hall of Famer was forced to cancel his scheduled appearance for GLCW after …

Nov 10, 2025 · WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi recently opened up about the emergency surgery he underwent a few weeks ago.

Nov 8, 2025 · WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi has opened up about the emergency surgery that sidelined him last month—and his story is a serious reminder that even the

Nov 10, 2025 · WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi underwent emergency surgery in mid-October due to an unexpected situation.

Nov 9, 2025 · WWE legend Rikishi apparently had to go through a harrowing experience recently. The 60-year-old WWE legend recently had an emergency surgery, about which he has …

Nov 9, 2025 · Rikishi underwent an emergency surgery last month, and he gave an update on how he's doing in his latest podcast episode.

Nov 8, 2025 · WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi revealed details about a serious, six-hour emergency surgery that forced him to cancel bookings. The 60-year-old wrestling legend admitted he …