Solo Sikoa, whose real name is Joseph ‘Yokozuna’ Fatu, is one of the rising superstars in professional wrestling today. He already impressed the WWE universe by showcasing his in-ring talent, presentation, and aggressive style of wrestling. After a decent run on WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, Solo made his main roster debut last year. Apart from his in-ring work, the tattoos on the body of Solo Sikoa are a thing of curiosity for the fans.
Prior to pursuing a career in professional wrestling, Solo Sikoa was a college football player. As soon as he was done with football, Solo began his wrestling career in 2018 and competed on the independent wrestling scene before signing with the WWE in 2021. Sikoa belongs to the Anoa’i family of Samoan heritage. The family is known for their contributions to wrestling, with countless members achieving great success.
Hit hard
Hit fast#StreetChamp pic.twitter.com/93IcsHR1Lt— Solo (@WWESoloSikoa) November 9, 2021
Similar to the members of his Samoan bloodline, Solo also has a traditional tattoo on his body. Over the years, the members of the Anoa’i family such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Roman Reigns, The Usos, and more have had traditional body prints to showcase their Samoan heritage.
Furthermore, it is difficult to say whether the tattoos on everyone’s body have exactly the same meaning as the others. Also, the different members have described the different meanings and significance of the tattoos on their bodies. However, the patterns look the same. Apart from the traditional Samoan tattoo, The Rock has other tattoos with different meanings as well.
Meaning and significance behind the tattoos of Solo Sikoa
Solo Sikoa described the meaning of the tattoos on his body himself. According to him, the tattoo on his entire right arm is known as “Battle Scars”. Solo described how he fought many battles throughout his life, emotionally, physically, and mentally, and the tattoo is to manifest pain in different patterns.
Solo went on to describe that the tattoo on his left arm and shoulder means “fearless”. He says no matter what’s put in front of him, he’ll always overcome. The enforcer also explained why he left the left chest part empty. He revealed that he wanted to leave the piece open for his kids.
In conclusion, Solo collectively referred to the tattoos on his body as armor. He also explained that he feels like he is going to a battle or war wearing the armor. The Street Champion further added that he feels the tattoos are like a shield or a sword when he is in the ring, also describing them as beautiful.