WWE Corridor of Famer Afa Anoa’i, the brother of Sika Anoa’i and uncle to present WWE Celebrity Roman Reigns, has died on the age of 81.
Afa’s daughter — Vale Anoa’i — confirmed the passing on her X account … saying, “Today, all of our lives are irreparably changed. I love you so much, Dad. More than any words could ever express.”
At the moment, all of our lives are irreparably modified. I like you a lot, Dad. Greater than any phrases may ever specific. Your energy was completely superhuman. You fought all the best way to the tip, and the tip was peaceable. That is all I may have hoped for. I like you so very a lot. pic.twitter.com/0mt5blynH3
— Vale Anoa’i (@ValeAnoai) August 16, 2024
@ValeAnoai
The information comes months after Sika handed away on the age of 79.
His daughter defined he suffered well being points lately … together with two coronary heart assaults and a number of main surgical procedures.
Afa kickstarted his wrestling profession shortly after leaving the Marines … along with his first match coming in 1971. Following that, he started coaching along with his brother, Sika — and the 2 would go on to type the legendary Wild Samoans tag staff.
The 2 received the WWF World Tag Group Championships thrice throughout their stints in promotion … and made appearances with different promotions throughout their legendary profession.
Afa was inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame in 2007 alongside his brother … and the 2 had been later inducted into the Skilled Wrestling Corridor of Fame in 2012.
RIP.
