Zilla Fatu, "WWE NXT"

Zilla Fatu joins The Collection fresh off the biggest moment of his career — his surprise WWE debut on the August 11, 2026 episode of NXT, where he crashed the No. 1 Contender's match and dropped Samoan Splashes on both Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller. The 26-year-old son of the late Umaga got his start right here in Houston under Booker T at Reality of Wrestling, debuting at Summer of Champions IX in 2023 before building his name on the indies with GCW and House of Glory. He closed that chapter on August 7, dropping the HOG Crown Jewel Championship to Amazing Red in a farewell send-off. Brad and Zilla get into carrying the Fatu name, his father's legacy, the road from ROW to the Performance Center, and what's next in NXT.The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.A production of Gilmore Media LLC.© 2026 Gilmore Media LLC. All rights reserved.For inquiries, contact Brad at [email protected] or visit bradgilmore.net.Brad Gilmore is a Houston-based multimedia personality, author, and producer who has built a career at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and storytelling. Known to fans as The BOAT (“Best of All Time”), Brad has hosted and produced programming across ESPN Radio, CW39 Houston, and Reality of Wrestling alongside WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.He is the creator and host of The Collection, a podcast where he sits down with some of the most influential figures in film, television, and music. Brad is also an accomplished author, with forthcoming titles including Why We Love Back to the Future: 40 Years of Fandom, Flux Capacitors, and Timeless Adventures (Mango Publishing, 2025). His interviews, live events, and media work reflect his passion for pop culture and his gift for making conversations both insightful and entertaining. Beyond the microphone, Brad is committed to building platforms that spotlight creativity, amplify voices, and connect communities through media.