On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Afa, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Arthur Anoa'i, Sr. was born in Western Samoa Trust Territory on November 21, 1942, and he is currently 80 years old.
Afa was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Wild Samoans) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Wild Samoans).
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Arthur Anoa'i, Sr.
- Ring Names
- Afa ( May 10, 1973 - Present)
- The Samoan #1 ( June 15, 1974 - March 20, 1983)
- Alofa ( March 10, 1975 - January 11, 1975)
- Afa Anoai ( April 16, 1974 - February 17, 1979)
- Born November 21, 1942 (age 80)
- Nationality
American Samoa
- Birth Place Western Samoa Trust Territory
- Billed From
- The Isle of Samoa
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 326 lbs (148 kg)
- Nicknames The Wild Samoan
Career History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1971 - May 22, 1994)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion WWF
June 11, 1993 May 22, 1994 Promotion WWF
October 26, 1982 January 18, 1985 Promotion NJPW
January 9, 1981 December 5, 1981 Promotion WWF
January 1, 1980 December 13, 1980 Promotion NWA
September 17, 1973 July 6, 1979 Promotion STAMPEDE
May 10, 1973 August 9, 1973 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face April 18, 1984 May 22, 1994 Heel May 10, 1973 April 17, 1984 - Images
Jun 1993Jan 1980
- Finishers
- Samoan Drop ( January 1, 1971 - May 22, 1994)
- Anoa'i Kick - Savate Kick ( January 1, 1971 - May 22, 1994)
- Diving Seated Senton ( January 1, 1971 - May 22, 1994)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song ''Danger in Samoa'' - with Sika - Team ( January 1, 1980 - January 18, 1985)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2007, Groups, The Wild Samoans
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame - Year 2012, Groups, The Wild Samoans
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 3 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
Continental Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA National Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
International Wrestling Alliance
- 1 IWA Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 3 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
NWA: All-Star Wrestling
- 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Sika)
NWA Detroit
- 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Sika)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Southern Division) (with Sika)
Stampede Wrestling
- 2 Stampede Wrestling International Tag Team Championship (with Sika)
- Other Accomplishments
- 93° nella PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Sika)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- Managers Captain Lou Albano, Ernie Ladd
- Family
- Sika - Brother
- Manu / Afa Jr., Samu - Sons
- Peter Maivia - Uncle
- Rocky Johnson - Cousin
- Ava Raine, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Rikishi, Roman Reigns, Rosey, Solo Sikoa, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Umaga, Yokozuna - Nephews