WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i Dies at 81

The wrestling community mourns the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i, known as Afa The Wild Samoan, who died on Friday at the age of 81, just two months after the death of his brother Sika Anoa’i. Roman Reigns, Afa's nephew, expressed profound grief on social media, stating the family has suffered 'another great loss' and finding solace in the belief that Afa is now reunited with his father in heaven. The Wild Samoans, Afa and Sika, are celebrated as one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history, having held titles across various promotions, including three WWE Tag Team Championships. They were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 and later became respected trainers, influencing future stars like Batista and Reigns himself. Tributes have poured in from the wrestling community, with both WWE and AEW acknowledging their legacy and contributions to the sport. Afa's passing marks a significant loss for the wrestling world, and condolences are extended to his family and friends during this difficult time.