Pola’ivao Leati Sika Anoa’i, better known to wrestling fans as Sika of The Wild Samoans, passed away Tuesday. He was 79.
The legendary wrestler was the father of the great Roman Reigns and is a member of the Samoan Dynasty, one of the most prominent and prevalent pro wrestling families.
Jahrus Anoa’i posted the news of his death on Instagram.
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He most prominently appeared for the then-named World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s. He made stops in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrestling, Mid-South Wrestling, and some other promotions. But Sika and Afa made the biggest mark as a member of The Wild Samoans tag team.
Smackdown will emanate from Madison Square Garden in New York City this weekend, where Sika competed many times. No word yet on a tribute, but with the Bloodline storyline still going, it figures to be something they will surely address and acknowledge.
The wrestling world poured out in mourning for the legendary Sika after the news of his death arrived.
RIP Sika Anoa’i. Sure this will be a moment Roman Reigns will always cherish.
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) June 25, 2024
Sika Anoa’i of The Wild Samoans & the father of Roman Reigns has passed away.
Condolences go out to the Anoa’i family. RIP Sika. pic.twitter.com/kD4TH2ELAb
— Pro Wrestling Finesse (@ProWFinesse) June 25, 2024
Sika Anoa’i, the father of Roman Reigns just passed away at the age of 79
Prayers to Roman and his family 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/JokSdG7owF
— Nav (@Navtreaks) June 25, 2024
Godspeed, Sika. Your legacy and contributions to our wonderful industry can never be questioned.
My heart goes out to the entire Anoa’i family, their friends, and everyone touched by this.
Rest well, sir. My respect, always. 🙏
☝️
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) June 25, 2024
Godspeed, Sika. Your legacy and contributions to our wonderful industry can never be questioned.
My heart goes out to the entire Anoa’i family, their friends, and everyone touched by this.
Rest well, sir. My respect, always. 🙏
☝️
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) June 25, 2024
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Wild Samoan Sika. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/gWbJmTEnyO
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 25, 2024
TNA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary Samoan wrestler Sika Anoaʻi. We offer our sincerest condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/LdT4GA9BDy
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 25, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of WWE Hall Of Famer Sika Anoa’i during this time.
Rest Peacefully Legend 🕊️🤍 pic.twitter.com/ETz8QaYmAi
— The Black Announce Table Podcast (@blackannctable) June 25, 2024
Godspeed and RIP to Sika Anoa’i.