”
], { type: “text/html” }
);
const iframe = document.createElement(“iframe”);
iframe.src = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
iframe.style.cssText = “width:100%;height:100%;border:0;”;
container.appendChild(iframe);
attachIframeMessageListener(iframe);
}
const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, obs) => {
const entry = entries[0];
if (entry.isIntersecting) {
obs.unobserve(entry.target);
requestIdleCallback(() => {
initWidget(entry.target);
}, {
timeout: 200
});
}
}, {
root: null,
rootMargin: “300px 0px”,
threshold: 0.01
});
requestIdleCallback(() => {
$all(“.nl-inline-form-container”).forEach((c) => {
observer.observe(c);
});
});
})();
His arrival added another big name to the growing men’s division, but many fans are already looking past NXT to the main roster. Since Roman Reigns is the current World Heavyweight Champion, WWE heavily features the Bloodline on RAW.
While the endgame is obviously to join his famous family in the never-ending story, Zilla needs more time before he joins WWE’s main roster. He’s not a fit for the Bloodline yet for the next four reasons.
#4. Rushing him to the main roster for WarGames won’t help his growth
Ever since WWE brought WarGames from NXT to the main roster, the Bloodline or its core members have been in nearly every match. One year even featured Roman Reigns’ side taking on Solo Sikoa’s faction.
Solo Sikoa started in NXT like Zilla Fatu, but was eventually fast-tracked to the main roster to bolster the Bloodline’s numbers. He slowly grew as the silent muscle, but the group always overshadowed him in terms of popularity.
He’s only gained traction with fans this year after rebuking his family’s demands to return to the fold. Zilla Fatu may be more popular, but rushing him to the main roster to add to the numbers will stunt his growth.
The newcomer needs some refinement like every free agent that joins NXT. Pushing him up in the next few months just for WarGames will hurt him if officials don’t have plans other than giving the group another member.
#3. He needs to refine his in-ring skills in NXT
While Zilla Fatu’s addition is exciting for fans, it doesn’t mean he should be thrust immediately into the biggest story on RAW with the Bloodline.
Most prized free agents from TNA, AEW, or New Japan Pro Wrestling start in NXT to learn the WWE style. Naraku, Shinsuke Nakamura, IYO SKY, Asuka, Joe Hendry, and Ricky Saints all followed this path when they joined WWE.
Huge names like Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles were able to surpass NXT due to their name, in-ring ability, and familiarity with WWE fans. Fatu already has some fans on his side, but he must refine his work.
He needs to learn pacing, spacing in matches for TV, and how timing works in the WWE system. Once he cleans up his work and learns the nuances, he’ll be ready. That should take some time.
#2. He’s had only two matches in NXT
The simplest reason why Zilla Fatu isn’t currently a fit for the Bloodline is that he just arrived in NXT in August. They pushed him to the moon right away, as his first match was at Heatwave for the NXT Title.
The contest was a fatal four-way, so he was protected by three other performers. Waller, Montana, and D’Angelo were able to carry the majority of the match since they are more refined in the ring.
Zilla had his spots and moments to shine, but getting that title spot right off the bat certainly reeked of favoritism. Most stars stay in NXT for a few years, unless they’re finished products like Stephanie Vaquer, Hendry, or Jordynne Grace.
Tony D’Angelo has been in NXT for over four years. He’s finally primed for a call-up this year. Zilla’s second match was a victory over Tristan Angels. He needs more experience against a multitude of stars.
He’ll join the Bloodline at some point, but he’s not ready for that huge spot yet. Working more matches and learning from the WWE Performance Center coaches will help him for the inevitable moment.
#1. WWE still needs to highlight Royce Keys and OTM right now
It was a pleasant shock to see Royce Keys return to WWE with a bang a few weeks ago. He was a casualty of the ongoing Bloodline family drama since he was close to both Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
Fatu tried to get him to stay out of it, but it was hard to do with the Usos constantly showing up on SmackDown and talking down to him. Solo was more receptive after losing his faction.
The relationship led to a victory at SummerSlam, but Jacob Fatu destroyed Keys after the PLE. The former AEW star just returned with a vengeance, so bringing Zilla Fatu up right away would take the focus off of Keys and OTM.
Officials need to continue pushing the new trio as one of the biggest threats to the Bloodline. If they jump the gun to add to the numbers, it will immediately take focus off the three big men. There will be a time for Zilla Fatu to join the family drama, but it would be a mistake to pull the trigger so soon after he debuted.
More from Sportskeeda
${getStoryActionHTML(story, storyTitle, permalink)}
`;
if (index == 3 && isOpera) {
storyHTML += `
`;
}
recommendedArticlesContainer.innerHTML += storyHTML;
});
}
}
function getStoryActionHTML(story, storyTitle, permalink) {
if (shouldHidePostActions) return “”;
return `
`;
}
function recommendedArticles() {
var baseUrl = “https://cf-gotham.sportskeeda.com/recommendations/post/4-reasons-wwe-star-zilla-fatu-fit-bloodline-yet?lang=en&category=wwe”;
pureJSAjaxGet(baseUrl, function(data) {
renderRecommendedArticles(data);
if (isOpera) {
renderOperaFeedAd();
}
}, function() {}, false);
}
var options = {
root: null,
rootMargin: “0px 0px 70% 0px”,
threshold: 0.1
};
var observer = new IntersectionObserver(function (entries) {
entries.forEach(function (entry) {
if (entry.isIntersecting) {
recommendedArticles();
observer.unobserve(entry.target);
}
});
}, options);
var targetElement;
if (showAlsoReadSection && !showAlsoReadSectionV2) {
targetElement = document.querySelector(‘.also-read-articles-container’);
} else {
targetElement = document.querySelector(‘.recommended-posts’);
}
if (targetElement) {
observer.observe(targetElement);
}
function renderOperaFeedAd() {
var operaFeedArticleAd = $(“.opera-article-feed-ad”);
if (!operaFeedArticleAd) {
return;
}
var firstScript= document.createElement(‘script’);
firstScript.setAttribute(“type”, “text/javascript”);
firstScript.setAttribute(“src”, “https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1883810847636355”);
firstScript.setAttribute(“async”, true);
firstScript.setAttribute(“crossorigin”, “anonymous”);
operaFeedArticleAd.appendChild(firstScript);
operaFeedArticleAd.innerHTML += `
`;
var secondScript = document.createElement(‘script’);
var secondScriptCode=””;
try {
secondScript.appendChild(document.createTextNode(secondScriptCode));
operaFeedArticleAd.appendChild(secondScript);
} catch (e) {
console.error(e);
}
}
})();
Fetching more content…
Read the full article here
