THE LEGENDARY father of WWE star Roman Reigns, Sika Anoa’i, has handed away aged 79, in keeping with his household.
The WWE Corridor of Famer was a part of the Wild Samoans tag staff alongside his actual life brother Afa Anoa’i.
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Information of his passing was damaged by his nephew Jahrus, who wrote on Instagram: “It’s with profound disappointment that I share the information of the passing of Former Corridor of Famer, Polaivao Leati Sika Anoa’i. 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 dwell on by means of his achievements and the numerous lives he touched.”
Jahrus then described the icon as “many issues” as he hailed his work ethic and household roles.
And he acknowledged how his “heat and kindness knew no bounds”.
He continued: “He was many issues: a tough working father, a caring brother, a supportive uncle, and a proud grandfather.
“He was a cherished pal to many, a loving member of the family whose heat and kindness knew no bounds, and an inspiration to numerous people.
“His legacy will proceed to encourage and uplift future generations, reminding us of the influence one particular person’s life can have on so many. Relaxation in love Uncle Sika????????️ #wildsamoans #halloffamer #sikaanoai.”
In addition to being dad to ‘The Tribal Chief’ Reigns, who has not been seen since his Wrestlemania loss to Cody Rhodes, Sika was additionally father to late WWE wrestler Matthew Anoaʻi.
He was higher recognized to WWE followers as Rosey, who he carried out as on Uncooked within the early 2000s.
Sika is a three-time WWE tag staff champion and began his in-ring profession in 1973.
He joined WWE seven years later and final wrestled for them in 1988.
However his legacy lasted a lifetime, and the Wild Samoans had been inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame in 2007.
Nevertheless, each Sika and Afa made a return to WWE in 2020.
That was once they appeared to acknowledge Reigns because the tribal Chief after he had retained his WWE Title at that yr’s Hell in a Cell.
Reigns is but to remark publicly on the passing of his father, however a bunch of tributes have flooded in.
One fan wrote: “Rip to absolutely the legend Sika Anoa’i, ideas and prayers to the entire Anoa’i household.”
One other fan commented: “RIP Sika Anoa’i. The true Tribal Chief. Prayers to Roman and the complete Anoa’i household.”
A 3rd wrote: “RIP to Sika Anoa’i one half of the legendary Tag Crew The Wild Samoans and the daddy of Roman Reigns. My condolences ideas and prayers to Roman and the complete Anoa’i household throughout this troublesome time.”
Whereas a fourth posted: “RIP to one of many Icons of the highly effective Samoan Bloodline. The Tribal Chief’s father Sika Anoa’i.”
WWE STATEMENT
Here is what the corporate tweeted after the information:
WWE is saddened to study that Sika Anoa’i, a WWE Corridor of Famer, one-half of The Wild Samoans tag staff and father of Roman Reigns, has handed away.
WWE extends its condolences to Anoa’i’s household, associates and followers.
