WWE Pays Tribute to Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i on SmackDown

WWE Pays Tribute to Hall of Famer Afa Anoa'i on SmackDown

As a lifelong WWE fan and someone who grew up idolizing the Wild Samoans, the news of Afa Anoa’i‘s passing has left me feeling like I’ve just taken a body slam to the heart. The Wild Samoans were more than just wrestlers; they were legends, icons, and role models for countless fans around the world.


As a lifelong WWE fan who has grown up watching the Wild Samoans and admiring their incredible tag team skills, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Afa Anoa’i at the age of 80. Having followed the careers of both Afa and his brother Sika for many years, it is clear that they left an indelible mark on professional wrestling and will be sorely missed by fans everywhere.

Passing of a Legend

WWE Pays Tribute to Hall of Famer Afa Anoa'i on SmackDown

As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this:

Daughter to Father

Today, my world has been turned upside down. I cherish you more than words can convey, Dad. Your resilience was nothing short of extraordinary. You battled tirelessly until the end, and that end was as peaceful as I could’ve wished for. My heart is filled with so much love for you.

As a person who has lost my father at a young age, I can attest to the profound impact his passing had on my life. The phone call from my mother was a punch to the gut, and the news that my dad, the rock of our family, was gone, left me reeling.

For several months now, I’ve been mentally preparing myself for the possibility of saying farewell to my father. It started in January when he suffered two heart attacks. Then, I thought our time together might end in March when he fell and fractured his spine in two places, requiring major surgery. The same went for his heart valve replacement surgery. His second back operation had me bracing myself again. And more recently, the news of Uncle Sika’s passing made me anticipate that I would have to bid him goodbye soon as well.

For the past month, I’ve been readying myself to bid farewell to my beloved father, as his health deteriorated and he was placed under hospice care, becoming weaker and more delicate by the day. However, I now understand that I will never have to say goodbye, for a significant piece of him will forever remain within me. Dad, I love you. This isn’t goodbye; instead, it marks the end of your earthly journey. My affection for you will always persist. You shall be eternally cherished, celebrated, missed, and revered. The most valiant man I’ve ever known. The final three rounds inevitably come to us all, yet you held out as long as anyone ever has. You’ve shown more resilience than anyone else. Forevermore, you remain our uncontested hero. My love for you knows no bounds.

“I’ll never experience life without you by my side, as I feel your presence constantly with me. A heartfelt thank you for the outpouring of love, reverence, tales, and cherished moments you’ve all shared these past few days.”

Out thoughts are with the Anoa’i family.

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2024-08-17 04:39