Sika Anoa'i

Professional wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer

Sika Anoa'i - Professional wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

June 25th, 2024
0 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional wrestler from American Samoa, this individual became a prominent figure in the wrestling industry during the late 1970s and 1980s. As part of the tag team The Wild Samoans, achieved considerable success in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). This wrestler's career included various championship reigns, contributing to the growth of tag team wrestling. The induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 recognized significant contributions to the sport.

Competed as part of The Wild Samoans tag team

Held multiple tag team championships in WWF

Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007

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