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.
He died on August 16, 2024 at the age of 81.
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 (PWHF) in 2012 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Wild Samoans).
Afa Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Arthur Anoa'i, Sr.
- Ring Names
- Afa ( May 10, 1973 - May 22, 1994)
- 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
- Died August 16, 2024 (aged 81)
- 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
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Roles
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1971 - May 22, 1994)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFJune 11, 1993 May 22, 1994 Promotion 
NWFNovember 28, 1986 May 21, 1988 Promotion WWFOctober 26, 1982 January 18, 1985 Promotion 
NWA, 
CWFJune 20, 1982 December 26, 1982 Promotion 
MSWMarch 30, 1981 May 29, 1982 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 9, 1981 December 5, 1981 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 21, 1980 December 13, 1980 Promotion NWASeptember 17, 1973 August 16, 1979 Promotion 
SECWApril 28, 1979 August 16, 1979 Promotion 
IWEJune 19, 1977 March 29, 1979 Promotion 
BTW SFDecember 30, 1978 February 17, 1979 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIASeptember 26, 1978 September 26, 1978 Promotion 
PNWNovember 10, 1976 December 28, 1976 Promotion 
BTW DETROITMay 17, 1975 January 3, 1976 Promotion 
SLWCOctober 3, 1975 November 1, 1975 Promotion 
STAMPEDEMay 10, 1973 August 9, 1973 -
Images History
Jun 1993
Oct 1982
Jan 1978
May 1973 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face April 18, 1984 May 22, 1994 Heel May 10, 1973 April 17, 1984
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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)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song ''Danger in Samoa'' - with Sika - Team ( January 1, 1980 - January 18, 1985)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2007, Groups , The Wild Samoans
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2012, Groups , The Wild Samoans
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 3 WWF World 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)
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Other Accomplishments
- 93° nella PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Sika)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Managers
- Family
- Sika - Brother
- Manu / Afa Jr., Samu - Sons
- Lia Maivia, Peter Maivia - Uncle and aunt
- Rocky Johnson - Cousin
- Ava, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Rikishi, Roman Reigns, Rosey, Solo Sikoa, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Umaga, Yokozuna, Jacob Fatu, Lance Anoa'i, Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama - Nephews/Nieces
- Gary Albright - Son-in-law
