WWE Hall of Famer Sika Anoa’i, Roman Reigns’ Dad, Dead at 79

WWE Hall of Famer Sika Anoa’i, the daddy of present WWE Celebrity Roman Reigns, has died on the age of 79.

One in every of Anoa’i’s nephews, Jahrus Anoa’i, introduced the unhappy information on Tuesday … writing in an Instagram put up, “He was many things: a hard working father, a caring brother, a supportive uncle, and a proud grandfather.”

“He was a cherished friend to many, a loving family member whose warmth and kindness knew no bounds, and an inspiration to countless individuals,” Jahrus continued. “His legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations, reminding us of the impact one person’s life can have on so many. Rest in love Uncle Sika.”

Sika final appeared on WWE tv in 2020, when he stood alongside Roman following his match at Hell in a Cell towards his real-life cousin — Jey Uso.

Sika was additionally the daddy to the late Matt Anoa’i — who wrestled underneath the WWE banner as “Rosey.”

Sika and his brother, Afa Anoa’i, shaped the wildly common Wild Samoans tag workforce throughout their wrestling days … and gained the WWF World Tag Staff Championships 3 times throughout their stints with the promotion. The 2 additionally made appearances for different promotions exterior of the WWF.

Sika was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame again in 2007 … and was later inducted into the Skilled Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012.

Sika, whose full identify was Leati Sika Amituana’i Anoaʻi, was born on the Island of Tutuila in American Samoa in 1945.