Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Honors WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa'i

On his Instagram page, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared heartfelt photos in memory of his late uncle,

WWE Hall of Famer

Afa Anoa’i. In his post, The Rock expressed that Afa has found peace, now reunited with his brother Sika, who passed away earlier this year in June.
The Rock’s tribute begins with a touching message: "Rest in Love Uncle Afa Uncle Afa Anoa’i is finally at peace with his brother, Uncle Sika Anoa’i." He reflects on the legendary legacy of "

The Wild Samoans

," a pioneering tag team in

professional wrestling

by saying

“The Wild Samoans were trailblazers in the world of professional wrestling.

Multi-time @WWE tag team champions and eventually, bestowed their rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame.” As multi-time WWE tag team champions, Afa and Sika not only dominated the ring but were also rightfully honored with induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, a testament to their incredible impact on the industry.

Among the photos shared, The Rock highlights one that holds deep personal significance to him. The image captures his uncles Afa and Sika alongside his grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and possibly Professor Toru Tanaka. The Rock describes this picture as one of his all-time favorites, emphasizing the visible love and connection among these men. He mentions how you can "SEE & FEEL the LOVE & MANA" radiating from their smiles, underscoring the deep bond they shared. At the same time, The Rock humorously notes that this wasn't a group to mess with, displaying their strength and unity. He said: “The last picture is one of my all time favorites- it’s my uncles Afa and Sika with my grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia – and I believe that’s Professor Toru Tanaka. What I love about this picture is you can SEE & FEEL the LOVE & MANA amongst these smiling, loving men. You can also see and feel that this wasn’t a table you wanted to f*ck with.”

In closing, The Rock shares a personal memory, expressing his eternal gratitude for what Afa did for their family in 1987, by saying “I love you uncle and I’ll never forget what you did for our family in ‘87. “Come to me” Nashville to Bethlehem.”
He ends his tribute by asking his uncle to give his grandfather and father a kiss and hug on his behalf, a poignant reminder of the enduring love he holds for his family. He said, “Give my grandpa and my dad a kiss and a hug from me.”

Afa Anoa’i Succumbs to Long-Term Health Challenges

Before his passing, the wrestling veteran had been struggling with multiple health problems. Earlier this year, he was hospitalized for pneumonia and underwent two heart surgeries. In the days leading up to his death, Samu Anoa’i shared a heartfelt message on his Facebook page: “As we embark on your final journey home, we express our heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering love and guidance you have bestowed upon us throughout our lives. We find solace in knowing that you will soon be reunited with the Lord Jesus, your parents, siblings, and friends who have gone before us.”