Less than two months after his brother, Sika, passed away, WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoaʻi has died. Afa was the uncle of Friday Night SmackDown star Roman Reigns.
"It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of my father Afa Anoai Sr. It was a peaceful transition and he was surrounded by loved ones. Please respect our privacy as we morn our father."GRUDGE MATCH ADDED TO WWE BASH IN BERLIN 2024 WITH MASSIVE STIPULATION
The Wild Samoans may be gone in the physical, but the legacy that both Afa and Sika Anoa'i left behind won't soon be forgotten. The brothers became tag team champions under the WWE banner three times. They also ran roughshod in Mid-South Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and Stampede Wrestling to name a few.
It is thanks to the efforts and achievements of Afa and Sika that Samoans continue to excell in the wrestling industry in modern times. One of WWE's biggest storylines involves The Bloodline, which features the likes of Solo Sikoa, who claims to be the new "Tribal Chief."MEMBER OF POPULAR WWE FACTION ON FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN RETURNING SOON Fernando has over a decade of combat sports news writing experience. He currently covers MMA, boxing, and pro wrestling.
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