Samu

Known as: Samu, Super Star Tiger, Sammy Silk, Wild Samoan, Sam The Samoan, The Tahitian Prince, Sam Anoa'i, Samula, Samoan Sammy, The Wild Samoan
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Samu, 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.

Samula Fred Anoa'i was born in San Francisco, California on May 29, 1963, and he is currently 62 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Samu has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Samu Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameSamula Fred Anoa'i
  • GenderMale
  • Born May 29, 1963 (age 62)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSan Francisco, California
  • Billed From
    • The Isle of Samoa
  • Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight
    • 260 lbs (118 kg)

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Samu (October 19, 1996 - Present)
    • Super Star Tiger (June 6, 2008 - August 9, 2008)
    • Sammy Silk - ECW run (June 22, 1996 - October 18, 1996)
    • Samu - Samoan Savage (November 7, 1987 - June 21, 1996)
    • Wild Samoan (July 19, 1990 - September 23, 1992)
    • Sam The Samoan (September 4, 1982 - September 4, 1982)
    • The Tahitian Prince (March 17, 1987 - November 6, 1987)
    • Samu (June 24, 1985 - March 16, 1987)
    • Sam Anoa'i (June 12, 1985 - June 26, 1986)
    • Samula (March 14, 1983 - June 23, 1985)
    • Wild Samoan (March 2, 1984 - February 19, 1985)
    • Samoan Sammy (December 19, 1984 - February 13, 1985)
    • The Wild Samoan (September 4, 1982 - March 13, 1983)

  • Roles

    • Ambassador (February 10, 2022 - Present)
    • Part Time Wrestler (April 5, 2024 - April 5, 2024)
    • Part Time Wrestler (September 5, 2021 - September 5, 2021)
    • Wrestler (September 4, 1982 - August 3, 2019)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEFebruary 10, 2022Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJanuary 15, 1995August 3, 2019
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWMay 9, 2003January 10, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCDecember 7, 2002April 20, 2003
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJune 22, 1996October 18, 1996
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 19, 1992October 8, 1994
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight July 19, 1990September 23, 1992
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWANovember 18, 1990February 23, 1992
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPJuly 7, 1991September 7, 1991
    PromotionSuper World of SportsSWSOctober 18, 1990October 19, 1990
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW, National Wrestling AllianceNWAFebruary 18, 1989May 19, 1990
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWAMay 13, 1988January 27, 1989
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWASeptember 17, 1988December 13, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 4, 1982July 12, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 17, 1987July 12, 1987
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 16, 1986December 4, 1986
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWDecember 19, 1984June 26, 1986
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 2, 1984February 6, 1985
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMarch 14, 1983November 22, 1984
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWSeptember 10, 1982January 28, 1983

  • Images History

    Feb 2022
    Feb 2022
    Dec 2002
    Dec 2002
    Mar 1998
    Mar 1998
    Jun 1996
    Jun 1996
    May 1994
    May 1994
    Jul 1992
    Jul 1992
    Nov 1987
    Nov 1987
    Nov 1986
    Nov 1986
    Sep 1982
    Sep 1982

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelBegan working the indies as a heelJanuary 15, 1995April 5, 2024
    FaceBegan wrestling as a face team, with Lou Albano joining as managerMay 2, 1994January 14, 1995
    HeelDebuted in International Wrestling as a heelApril 8, 1985May 1, 1994
    FaceTurned face as the Wild Samoans were about to leave WWEJuly 23, 1984April 7, 1985
    HeelMarch 14, 1983July 22, 1984

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    ECW Mid CardJune 22, 1996October 18, 1996
    WWE Mid CardSeptember 21, 1992October 8, 1994
    WWE InactiveHouse shows/TV tapingsJuly 19, 1992September 20, 1992
    NJPW Mid CardMarch 2, 1992July 18, 1992
    NJPW InactiveUWA runOctober 19, 1991March 1, 1992
    NJPW Mid CardApril 15, 1991October 18, 1991
    NJPW InactiveSWS/UWA runSeptember 15, 1990April 14, 1991
    NJPW Mid CardJuly 19, 1990September 14, 1990
    WCW Low CardApril 7, 1990May 19, 1990
    WCW Mid CardFebruary 18, 1989April 6, 1990
    NJPW Mid CardNovember 14, 1986December 4, 1986
    NJPW InactiveInternational Wrestling runJune 21, 1986November 13, 1986
    NJPW Mid CardMay 16, 1986June 20, 1986
    NJPW Mid CardMarch 14, 1983February 6, 1985

  • Finishers

    • Samoan Drop - Diving Splash (September 4, 1982 - August 3, 2019)
    • Diving Headbutt (September 4, 1982 - August 3, 2019)
    • TKO (September 4, 1982 - August 3, 2019)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Danger in the Jungle" by Jim Johnston - with Fatu - Team (March 9, 1992 - September 23, 1994)
    • Theme Song"Halloween Theme" by John Carpenter - with Fatu - Team (September 17, 1988 - September 16, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    World Class Championship Wrestling

  • Independent Superstars of Pro-Wrestling

    • 2 ISPW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 ISPW Tag Team Championship (with LA Smooth)

    International World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 1 IWCCW Tag Team Championship (with Mack Daddy Kane)

    Lutte Internationale

    • 1 Canadian International Heavyweight Championship

    National Wrestling League

    • 6 NWL Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWL Tag Team Championship (with John Rambo)

    New World Wrestling

    • 1 NWW Undisputed Brass Knuckles Championship

    Northern States Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NSWA Tag Team Championship (with Fatu)

    Pittsburgh Wrestling League

    • 1 PWL Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling eXpress

    • 3 PWX Heavyweight Championship

    Trans World Wrestling Federation

    • 1 Trans World Wrestling Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship (with Samu)
    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Tahitian Warrior)

    World Xtreme Wrestling

    • 5 WXW Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWF Slammy Award - Best Etiquette (1994 – with Fatu)
    • NEPW Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
    • PWX Circle of Respect (Hall of Fame) induction (2014)
    • WXW Hall of Fame induction (2013)
    • NWL Neil Superior Memorial Cup Winner (2007)

Teams & Relations

Headshrinker Samu Games Appearances (3)

WWE Main Series (1/26)

Headshrinker Samu
WWE 2K25

Other Games (2)

Samu
Champions
Headshrinker Samu
Rage In The Cage

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