More names have paid tribute to the late Afa Anoa’i following his death, including members of the Anoa’i family, Natalya and others. As mentioned, the WWE Hall of Famer passed away on Friday. You can see reactions from members of his family and others below:
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— Lance Anoa’i (@lanceanoai) 16 August 2024
I will love you forever, uncle. Thank you for everything.
Gataivasā Afa Amituana’i Anoa’i, a legend.
Ia manuia lau malaga, ANOA’I STRONG❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/jmQdHFXYM4
— RENO ANOA’I (@RenoAnoai) 16 August 2024
Today all of our lives have changed forever. I love you so much, Dad. More than words could ever express. Your strength was absolutely superhuman. You fought to the end and the end was peaceful. That is all I could have hoped for. I love you so much. pic.twitter.com/0mt5blynH3
— Vale Anoa’i (@ValeAnoai) 16 August 2024
The Hart family loves your family so much. We reflect on what an incredible life Afa lived and what a great family man he was. May The Wild Samoan’s legacy in wrestling shine bright FOREVER. https://t.co/lZc4YI52nQ pic.twitter.com/1mE2hYX5He
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) 16 August 2024
I spoke with @brutalbobevans about prolific trainer tribes in professional wrestling. However you classify them (Kowalski, Gagne, etc.), Afa Anoai has to be counted among the greats, but his ability to form a fatherly bond with so many was perhaps his greatest gift.
– Kevin Kelly (@realkevinkelly) 16 August 2024
Rest in peace, Afa
Thank you very much for everything, sir.
My condolences to all his many friends, family and students https://t.co/CUqBGoJTEQ
— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) 16 August 2024
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Afa Anoa’i Sr. He and his late big brother Sika Anoa’i formed the legendary Hall of Fame Wild Samoans Tag Team. My sincere condolences to Anoa’i’s family. May his memory live on forever! 🙏🙏
— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) 16 August 2024
I met “the Islanders” in 1972 in the IWA. From the IWA they went to the WWF in the late 70’s/80’s and helped popularize tag team wrestling with their crazy antics and Captain Lou. Afa, with the dynasty you and Sika created, your name will live on.
My sincere greetings to Lynn, Afa Jr., Samu and family.— George Napolitano (@Starshot9) 16 August 2024
I’m so sad to hear about Afa. He’s been through a lot over the last few years, but he’s fought and fought. Afa is another friend I was close with and made photographing and writing about wrestling so much fun. Continue reading…
— George Napolitano (@Starshot9) 16 August 2024
