Sika Anoa’i, who grew to become a wrestling legend as a part of The Wild Samoans tag group together with his brother, died Tuesday, June 25, at 79.
No trigger or location was given, however Anoa’i’s demise was confirmed by his nephew, who stated the previous WWE star “handed away peacefully.”
Anoa’i starred for the WWE within the late Seventies and early ‘80s alongside his brother, Arthur “Afa” Anoa’i Sr. The long-lasting Wild Samoans gained WWE’s tag group championship on three completely different events, and have been inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame in 2007.
“It’s with profound unhappiness that I share the information of the passing of WWE Corridor of Famer, Polaivao Leati Sika Anoa’i,” his nephew, Jahrus Anoa’I, wrote in an Instagram submit. “He handed away peacefully on June twenty fifth. Sika was a celebrated determine whose contributions and legacy have left an indelible mark. His reminiscence will stay on by his achievements and the various lives he touched.”
Son Roman Reigns, a present megastar within the WWE whose actual identify is Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, additionally confirmed his father’s demise on social media.
“My household and I thank everybody for the outpouring of help within the identify of my father, Pola’ivao Leati Sika Anoa’i, who will without end be remembered as one half of The Wild Samoans tag group,” Reigns wrote in a Tweet. “My father had a profound influence on my total household and we’re without end grateful for the inspiration he constructed for us. There’s no option to fill the void left by his passing however my sisters and I’ll do our greatest to symbolize him and his legacy. Relaxation in Energy, Dad. We love you.”
After his WWE profession, Anoa’i opened The Wild Samoan Professional Wrestling Coaching Heart in Minneola, Florida, in partnership together with his brother.
“WWE extends its condolences to Anoa’i’s household, pals and followers,” the group stated in a press release.
