In an update disseminated through the realms of X (formerly recognized as Twitter), the kin of WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i, renowned for his tenure with the Wild Samoans, shared insights into his well-being on Sunday.
The communication, emanating from Anoai’s official X page within the domain of WXW Wrestling, unfolded the news of his imminent release from the medical facility. Anoa’i, grappling with pneumonia since Thursday, had also endured the challenges posed by two cardiac incidents.
“These recent days have proven tumultuous, but our cherished Pops, #WWE Hall of Famer Afa the Wild Samoan, is set to return from the hospital today! Battling pneumonia and overcoming two modest heart attacks, he resiliently declares: ‘I kicked out at 1,'” proclaimed the official WXW Wrestling X page.
Expressions of solidarity poured in from figures such as Rob Van Dam and erstwhile WCW luminary Scotty Riggs, extending their support to the former WWF and NWA Tag Team Champion.
Afa Anoa’i’s companion in the tag team realm was none other than his sibling, Sika, patriarch to the reigning WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. The duo, recognized as the Wild Samoans, attained the esteemed WWE Hall of Fame distinction in the year 2007. Their presence graced the WWE Hell in the Cell premium live event in 2020, following Reigns’ triumph over Jey Uso, signifying his ascent to the revered title of the “Tribal Chief.”
Afa Anoa’i’s offspring include the former WWE stalwarts Manu, affiliated with the Legacy stable, and Samu, renowned for his contributions to the promotion during the ’90s. Collaborating with WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, Samu formed an illustrious team recognized as the Headshrinkers.
