--- title: Jason Momoa Schooled Jimmy Fallon in Trident Throwing description: If you're going to pick someone to go up against in a trident throwing competition, it probably shouldn't be Aquaman. canonical: https://time.com/5473726/jason-momoa-on-jimmy-fallon/ author: Megan McCluskey article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-12-07T15:59:29.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-10-13T08:16:56.663Z og:title: Jason Momoa Is Unbeatable When It Comes to Trident Throwing og:description: No one can compete with Aquaman og:url: https://time.com/5473726/jason-momoa-on-jimmy-fallon/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt33fb66cca6542c97/69894103096a9425dc6a4205/jimmy-fallon-jason-momoa.jpg?branch=production&width=594&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 594 og:image:height: 334 og:image:alt: Jimmy-Fallon-Jason-Momoa og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Jason Momoa Is Unbeatable When It Comes to Trident Throwing twitter:description: No one can compete with Aquaman twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt33fb66cca6542c97/69894103096a9425dc6a4205/jimmy-fallon-jason-momoa.jpg?branch=production&width=594&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # No One Can Compete With Jason Momoa When It Comes to Trident Throwing > Sponsored content. 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Aquaman Official Trailer_  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Dec 7, 2018 3:59 PM UTC Aquaman Official Trailer  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Dec 7, 2018 3:59 PM UTC If you’re going to pick someone to go up against in a trident throwing competition, it probably shouldn’t be [Aquaman](http://time.com/5342954/best-comic-con-trailers/). Unfortunately, [Jimmy Fallon](http://time.com/5406839/bts-on-jimmy-fallon/) had to learn that lesson the hard way. During Thursday’s episode of _The Tonight Show_, Fallon challenged [Jason Momoa](http://time.com/5300537/emilia-clarke-jason-momoa/), who towers over Fallon’s 6-foot stature at the height of 6-feet-4-inches, to what seemed like a near unwinnable battle for the late-night host. Momoa—who made his big-screen debut as Aquaman in _Justice League_ and reprised the role for the aquatic superhero’s forthcoming standalone movie—seemed determined to best Fallon from the start. He went so far as to take off his shoes and suit jacket before the contest even began “You better knock before you come to my house!” Momoa roared after nailing his first throw. “Alright! I’ll knock before I come to your house,” Fallon responded warily. “Whatever that means.” Watch the full clip below. ## Transcript [ SOUND ] My father was a lighthouse keeper. My mother was a queen. But life has a way of bringing people together. You could unite our worlds one day. Check it out, Arthur is talking to the fish. Let me [ SOUND ] [ MUSIC ] They made me what I am. [ MUSIC ] Permission to come aboard. I've been looking for you. Your half brother, King Orm, is about to declare war upon the surface world. [ MUSIC ] The only way to stop this war is for you to take your rightful place as king. Trust me, I am no king. You do your best thinking when you're not At all. That was the worst pep talk ever. [ SOUND ] Might wanna strap in. [ MUSIC ] [ MUSIC ] Welcome home [ MUSIC ] My brother has come from the circus [ MUSIC ] To challenge me for the throne. You got an **** whooping [ MUSIC ] I'm the leader. I cam cuz I have no choice. I came to save my home and the people that I love. You think you're unworthy to lead because you're of two different worlds. That is exactly why you are worthy. [ MUSIC ] That was awesome. [ MUSIC ] The war is coming to the surface. I am bringing the wrath of the seven seas with me. [ MUSIC ] We're here. What are you doing? Wait, wait, wait. She doesnt. Red heads, you gotta love them. Wahoo! Wahoo hoo hoo! 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