The Barbarian
Tongan professional wrestler
Born
September 6th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Tonga
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Born in Tonga, this professional wrestler gained recognition in the wrestling world during the 1980s and 1990s. This athlete competed in various wrestling promotions, including the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where a notable tag team partnership occurred alongside Haku as The Ming and The Barbarian. Additionally, performed in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and had a significant career in Japan's All Japan Pro Wrestling. Through performance, built a reputation for strength and agility within the ring, further contributing to the popularity of professional wrestling during this era.
Competed in WWF as part of The Powers of Pain
Wrestled in WCW and All Japan Pro Wrestling
Had tag team success with Haku
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