Umaga

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In WWE, Umaga played a hard-hitting, tough son-of-a-gun. However, behind the curtain, Edward Smith Fatu was regarded as of the most sweet-hearted men in the industry.

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Today, we take a look back at the life and tragic end of one of the most talented members of The Anoa’i Family.

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Many wrestling fans do not know that the man born to become Umaga is the brother of both Tonga Kid and Rikishi.

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Umaga

The Life and Tragic End of The Samoan Bulldozer

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On March 28, 1973, Umaga (real name Edward Smith Fatu) was born in American Samoa to mother Elevera Anoa’i and I’aulualo Fatu Sr.

In WWE, Umaga played a hard-hitting, tough son-of-a-gun. However, behind the curtain, Edward Smith Fatu was regarded as of the most sweet-hearted men in the industry.

Today, we take a look back at the life and tragic end of one of the most talented members of The Anoa’i Family.

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Many wrestling fans do not know that the man born to become Umaga is the brother of both Tonga Kid and Rikishi.

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