Hikuleo Finishers and Theme Songs

Tautuiaki Taula Koloamatangi is an American professional grappler of Tongan descent. He is trained by and currently wrestling for the Japanese promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as a member of The Guerrillas of Destiny faction, under the ring name of Hikuleo, which is derived from the Tongan mythology, meaning "the goddess of the world" (Havea Hikuleʻo). He is the nephew and adopted son of the renowned wrestler Haku originally recognized as Tonga ʻUliʻuli Fifita and his beloved wife, Dorothy Koloamatangi. Within his familial circle, he shares a special bond with his half-brother, Tama Tonga and also stands as the cousin and adopted brother to Tanga Loa.

Hikuleo as a formidable NJPW wrestler, alongside his tag partner El Phantasmo, has held the IWGP Tag Team Championship once and the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship once. He has also held the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship once as an individual competitor.

Hikuleo’s Current Finishers

T-Bomb (Neck-hanging bomb): Hikuleo finishes off his opponents in wrestling with a finishing move called the T-Bomb, or the Sitout Two-Handed Chokeslam. In this powerful move, he grasps his opponent's neck with both hands, lifting them into the air. With precision, he throws them back down to the mat while gracefully falling into a seated position. The opponent lands with their legs wrapped around Hikuleo, their back and shoulders pressed against the mat, setting up the perfect opportunity for him to lean forward and secure a pinfall attempt with both arms firmly placed on the opponent.

Gunslinger (Lifting Rotating Flatliner): Hikuleo currently executes another finishing maneuver called Gunslinger by swiftly lifting his opponent, grasping either a single leg or both legs. Typically, he elevates the opponent's upper body and head above his shoulder while capturing their legs. With a backward fall, he brings the opponent's legs down, causing them to land face-first on the mat, inflicting damage to their upper body.

Tongan Driver (Sitout Death Valley Bomb): Hikuleo rarely employs his signature move, the Sitout Death Valley Bomb, also known as the Tongan Driver, as a finishing maneuver. He executes this move by starting from a fireman's carry position and then performing a brainbuster-type slam, driving the opponent's head into the mat as he falls in the direction their head is facing.

Hikuleo’s Signature Moves

In addition to executing finishing moves, Hikuleo incorporates a variety of signature techniques into his wrestling repertoire. These include the classic body slam, a powerful forearm smash, precise knife-edged chops, a devastating running lariat aimed at opponents in the corner, a forceful running big boot and the impressive execution of a vertical suplex.

Hikuleo's Current Theme Songs

Hikuleo currently uses the entrance theme "Guerrilla Tactics" by Swiss musician [Q]-Brick, originally recognized as Stanley Q-Brick. He has also utilized the same theme as a tag team entrance while teaming up with Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Jado, and El Phantasmo as part of the faction knows as Guerrillas of Destiny in New Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion, as well as during his solo competitor in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Hikuleo's Earlier Theme Songs

"Shot'Em," was composed and crafted by [Q]Brick. It served as the tag team theme for Hikuleo, who was a part of the Bullet Club faction. This anthem was prominently featured in various promotions such as Ring of Honor (ROH), IMPACT Wrestling, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.