WWE Legend Funaki’s Son Makes Surprise TV Appearance as Extra

One Big Thing

Jesse Funaki, son of WWE veteran Funaki, appeared as an extra during WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, marking another chapter in WWE’s rich history of multigenerational talent.

By the numbers

• First WWE TV appearance for Jesse Funaki
• Part of the closing segment featuring Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu
• Trained at the Hybrid School of Wrestling

The details

• Jesse appeared during the post-match chaos following the Strowman-Fatu match
• The match ended in a disqualification win for Strowman
• Fatu dominated the post-match segment with multiple moonsaults
• The segment ended with Strowman bleeding in the ring

Background

His father, Funaki, recently returned to WWE television as a translator for Giulia on NXT, showing the family’s continued connection to WWE programming.

Why it matters

This appearance adds to WWE’s tradition of featuring second-generation performers, potentially setting up Jesse Funaki for a larger role in professional wrestling.

The big question

What do you think about Jesse Funaki’s potential future in WWE? Share your thoughts in the comments below.