Nikozuna |
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Name |
Nikozuna |
Real name |
Sam Fatu |
Nicknames |
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Name history |
The Tonga Kid, Islander Tama, Samoan Savage, Nikozuna, Fatu (some indies including the Heroes Of Wrestling PPV) |
Family |
Jacob Fatu (son), Afa Anoai (uncle), Sika Anoai (uncle), Samula Anoai (first cousin), Afa Anoai Jr. (first cousin), Lloyd Anoai (first cousin), Solofa Fatu (brother), Rodney Anoai (first cousin), Matt Anoai (first cousin), Eddie Fatu (brother), David Tua (first cousin), Gary Albright (first cousin by marriage), Peter Maivia (distant cousin), Jimmy Snuka (distant cousin), Jimmy Snuka, Jr. (distant cousin, once-removed), Rocky Johnson (distant cousin by marriage), Dwayne Johnson (distant cousin) |
Maestro(s) |
Afa Anoai, Sika Anoai |
Birth date, location |
October 11, 1965 in San Francisco, California |
Obituary date |
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Debut, location |
1983 |
Lost mask to |
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Height |
6'0" |
Weight |
300 lbs |
Signature moves |
Diving Headbutt |
Titles: |
UWA World Trios Championship (w/ Rodney Anoai and Solofa Fatu), NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship, WWC Tag Team Championship (w/ Dan Kroffat) |
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Notes
Despite the early gimmick of "The Tonga Kid", Sam Fatu is actually Samoan, and a member of the Anoai wrestling family. His mother Vera is the sister of Afa Anoai and Sika Anoai.
Luchas de apuestas record
Date
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Apuesta
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Winner(s)
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Loser(s)
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Arena and/or Place
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95/09/22
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hair (1)
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Perro Aguayo
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Nikozuna
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Gimnasio Juan de la Barrera - Mexico City
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(1) Nikozuna never got his head shaved
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Gallery
as the Tonga Kid early in his career
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