Roman Reigns is mourning the loss of his uncle, WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i. Afa was a key figure in wrestling, known for his tag team with Reigns’ father, Sika Anoa’i. Together, they were the “Wild Samoans.”
Reigns shared his sadness on X, saying,
“Our family has suffered another great loss with the passing of my uncle and WWE Hall of Famer, Gataivasā Afa Amituana’i Anoa’i. We thank everyone for their support and are comforted by the fact that he now rests in peace. Afa and my father, Pola’ivao Leati Sika Anoa’I were loving brothers, the greatest tag team of their generation, and now they’re reunited together in heaven. Rest in Power Wild Samoans.”
This loss comes just months after Reigns’ father, Sika, passed away in June. Reigns recently returned to WWE at SummerSlam, marking his first appearance since losing his championship at WrestleMania XL.
The wrestling community has offered support and condolences to Reigns and his family during this difficult time.
Roman Reigns will be present at WWE SmackDown tonight
WWE superstar Roman Reigns is expected to be present at the WWE SmackDown event tonight. The news was officially tweeted on X by WWE,
“TONIGHT on #SmackDown: After last week’s chaos, what does @WWERomanReigns have in store for Solo Sikoa and #TheBloodline? ☝️😤 📺 8/7c on @FOXTV”
“Thank you Roman! Thank you Roman! Everybody needs to realize, he doesn’t have to do a damn thing tonight if he doesn’t want to. But here he is entertaining everyone no matter what. Mad props.” a fan replied.
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