• WWE Stopped Doing Bikini Contests Due To Former Champion
Former WWE Divas Champion Saraya, also known to fans as Paige, has revealed how she helped change the culture for women in wrestling during her early days in WWE’s developmental system. On her Rule Breakers podcast, Saraya shared how uncomfortable she felt participating in bikini contests while training in Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), WWE’s developmental territory at the time. “We had to do bikini contests, you know, and I was 19 and it was just a crowd of like 20 grown men and like these kids all in the front row and stuff and all the boys would be watching from backstage… We had to take our shirts off and reveal our bikini.”
Despite winning many of those contests – even though she didn’t fit the stereotypical WWE “diva” look – Saraya said she wanted more for herself and other women. “I went in and I was just like, we don’t feel comfortable doing this… we want to wrestle. That’s what we came here for.”
Her push led to FCW giving the women more serious matches. Saraya said the shift made the women feel like they were finally being taken seriously. “We just were thriving. We had such a good time… It just took someone to go in there and say, we don’t want to do this, and it worked.”
Saraya’s stand became an early step in the women’s wrestling revolution that would later transform the entire industry.
• Jacob Fatu Criticized By WWE Fans For Using The N-Word
Jacob Fatu’s latest music release, Hello, has caused controversy online due to his use of the N-word. The track features his uncle, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, and was produced by Frank Ware Jr. The beat samples music from Wiz Khalifa, and the lyrics focus on Fatu’s personal struggles and family life. Though the song offers insight into Fatu’s journey, it was the repeated use of the N-word that caught many listeners off guard. Fatu, who is of Samoan descent and the son of Sam Fatu (The Tonga Kid) and Theresa Fuavai-Fatu, received backlash from fans who believe he crossed a line.
One critic wrote, “Jacob Fatu saying the N word (AGAIN) shouldn’t surprise anyone. These Samoans think they’re allowed to say it for whatever reason and you know #those accounts won’t call it out cause they think that family is untouchable for whatever odd reason.”
Another said, “Who’s gonna tell Jacob Fatu he can’t say the N-word? I wish y’all would quit acting like these Samoans are invincible when they not. No matter how much they appropriate our culture, they aren’t Black, and will never be Black. Simple.”
Even longtime fans expressed disappointment. “I’ve been a Jacob Fatu fan since MLW,” one user shared. “I didn’t know about him saying the N-word constantly until people started posting that clip. It pains me to see he’s still acting weird bro. Being Samoan doesn’t give you a pass.”
Hello (feat. Rikishi Fatu)
Jacob Fatu was destined to make noise in the industry. He had his ups and down but he was able to perservere. He spent years perfecting his craft. Now, he finally gets to show the world how talented he truly is… In the ring, and on the Mic. It’s a… pic.twitter.com/ic9dFfn3NP— RIKISHI FATU (@TheREALRIKISHI) July 5, 2025
While Jacob has yet to respond to the backlash, Rikishi briefly mentioned both him and Solo Sikoa on his podcast. He didn’t address the controversy but expressed pride in both wrestlers, saying he was happy when they each won the United States Championship.
