Today, another professional wrestler passes away before his time. Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Umaga (as he's most well known) has died of a heart attack.
Born in American Samoa, Fatu (ring name 'Umaga'), 36, was member of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, which includes cousin Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, his two uncles, who wrestled as The Wild Samoans in the 1980s, and brothers, Sam "Tonga Kid" and Solofa Jr. "Rikishi," according to Wrestlers Rescue, a support group for retired professional wrestlers.
The two-time WWE Intercontinental champion, also known as "The Samoan Bulldozer," squared off with the likes of Triple H, The Game and Ric Flair before the WWE terminated in contract in June for having violated the WWE's Wellness Program and refusing to enter rehab, the WWE said on its site.
The sad world of wrestling hits the fan again. I wonder who's next.
RIP Umaga. Although I wasn't a big fan, your theme music is still in my head.
RIP Umaga. Although I wasn't a big fan, your theme music is still in my head.
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