Naomi (wrestler)
A high-flying WWE star whose glow-in-the-dark charisma and athletic prowess made her a groundbreaking champion and fan favorite.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American professional wrestler and dancer·Birthday: November 30·Millennials
Biography
Trinity Fatu, known to millions as Naomi, brought an unprecedented blend of athletic dance and vibrant personality to the WWE ring. A former backup dancer for pop stars, she translated that kinetic energy into a wrestling style that was all her own—a whirlwind of splits, kicks, and dazzling entrances illuminated by her signature 'glow.' Debuting in 2009, she steadily evolved from a manager and dancer into a formidable in-ring competitor. Her perseverance paid off when she won the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 33, a career-defining victory celebrated with a tearful run through the Orlando crowd. Naomi's presence broke molds, showcasing a unique aesthetic and proving that authenticity and athleticism could propel a performer to the top of the industry.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Naomi was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Naomi Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Naomi's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
- Became the first-ever winner of the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal in 2018.
- Captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with partner Asuka in 2022.
Did You Know?
She was a Laker Girl for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers before joining WWE.
Naomi is married to fellow WWE wrestler Jimmy Uso, making them part of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family.
She appeared on the reality competition series 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2013.
“I feel the glow is just a representation of my confidence, my happiness, my positivity.”
