Rikishi (Fatu) Arrested
By E L Farrell, Warned.net senior writer
Tuesday, September 20, 2006
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Source: Pensacola News Journal: Professional wrestler arrested Monday
The United States Marshals North Florida Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Solofa Fatu Jr., also known as Rakishi, at noon Monday after a vehicle stop on U.S. 98 near the Naval Hospital.
Fatu was wanted on a federal warrant for failure to appear at a show-cause hearing. The warrant for his arrest was issued Sept. 1.
The 41-year-old, 6-foot, 2-inch, 400-pound professional wrestler was taken into custody without any resistance, according to a North Florida Violent Fugitive Task Force report.
Fatu, who has appeared under numerous other names throughout his career, first came to fame in the 1980s when he wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation as a part of the Samoan Swat Team.
Fatu is being held in Escambia County Jail until his hearing in federal court.