“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.” The outpouring of support from the WWE community comes as a tribute to Sika’s lasting impact on the industry, both as a wrestler and as the patriarch of the renowned Anoa’i wrestling family.
As a wrestler, Sika was known for his successful tag team career alongside his brother, Afa Anoa’i, as the Wild Samoans. The duo was a staple of the 1970s wrestling scene, and their legacy has continued to be celebrated by fans and contemporaries alike. The Wild Samoans’ impact on the industry is undeniable, and Sika’s passing is a significant loss for the wrestling world.
Roman Reigns with the Wild Samoans (Via WWE/Twitter)
Roman Reigns, Sika’s son, is also an accomplished WWE Superstar in his own right. Reigns has been absent from television since his loss to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, with some speculation suggesting he may be taking an extended break. However, WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long has spoken out about the importance of Reigns’ return as a babyface, noting that this could only be achieved if Reigns were to part ways with his manager, Paul Heyman.
In an interview with The Wrestling Time Machine, Long emphasized the need for Reigns to cut ties with Heyman in order to make his return as a fan favorite believable. According to Long, a prolonged absence from television would not suffice, as Reigns needs to make a meaningful impact upon his return. Long’s comments may raise questions about the future trajectory of Reigns’ career, but one thing is certain
