Over the years, wrestlers like Tama Tonga have won way more titles than most fans realize. He is currently wrestling for the Japanese promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and the U.S. promotion Impact Wrestling under the ring name Hikuleo ( Hikureo), he is a former member of Bullet Club.He has joined his brothers of the Guerrillas of Destiny as of September. 92 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. bishop vesey's grammar school fees. [14] But Twitter cracked the whip on him for his foul language and locked his account for violating their guidelines. Tonga 'Uli'uli Fifita (born 10 February 1959) is a Tongan professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as Haku. However, Tonga did manage to defeat the IWGP United States Champion, Juice Robinson, as well as that year's B Block winner, Kota Ibushi. Tautuiaki Taula Koloamatangi (born February 7, 1991) is an American professional wrestler of Tongan descent. [9], After graduating from Poinciana High School high-school, he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed for six years at Whiteman Air Force Base, serving as a B-2 Spirit mechanic. The 40-year-old hails from a wrestling family, much like Reigns, as he is the adopted son. On 14 September, the team was eliminated from the tournament in the first round by Team ROH (Mike Bennett and Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson).[15][16]. [28] In September, Hikuleo made his return to Japan at NJPW Burning Spirit teaming with Kenta and Taiji Ishimori to defeat Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma and Kushida. In the 2018 G1 Climax, Tonga participated in the B Block, where he tied for last place with 6 points, down from the 8 he posted in the previous two years. Roman Reigns, whos gearing up for the anticipated SummerSlam, managed to get a screenshot of Tongas tweet before that though. Haku ended the year mired in a lengthy losing streak. So we went and sat in the other corner away from them. 15 Things You Didn't Know About The Anoa'i Family. While their banter is entertaining, wrestling fans cant help but notice how the two could really pass as brothers! The team also had a classic feud with The British Bulldogs that was started when the Islanders, along with Bobby Heenan, kidnapped the Bulldogs' mascot, a bulldog named Matilda. Since 2003, Fifita has been essentially retired, returning to the wrestling ring on a few occasions over the years. Even though Anderson attacked him before the match began,. Sullivan said that as they drove from the bar he saw police cars pulling into the parking lot, but authorities didn't pursue them and no charges were ever filed. You can check out the entire video interview below, read the full interview here, or read on for Tama Tonga's thoughts on Roman Reigns. Tama Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) February 7, 2022 Tama has been with NJPW since 2010. Afterwards, White, Chris Bey, and the Good Brothers all gave the 'too sweet' hand gesture in the middle of the ring signalling that Tonga and Loa had been kicked out of the group. Late in the match Andr attempted to interfere, but Haku accidentally struck him with a savate kick which left Andr tied in the ropes; Haku was pinned shortly after this. See details. He made his NJPW debut in May 2010 under the name "Tama Tonga". Haku never legally tagged Andre into the match (due to Andr's poor health). [54][unreliable source] In his third tournament match on 25 July, he scored the biggest win of his career by defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi (who had won the previous year's G1). Leone and his younger brother Taula were adopted by their maternal aunt and her husband, professional wrestler Tonga Fifita better known as Haku or Meng from his native island of Tonga while they were visiting in 1991. Meng later joined the Dungeon of Doom under the name "Face of Terror" and forming a tag team named the Faces of Fear with his previous WWF tag team partner The Barbarian, with the pair being managed by another former WWF alumnus, Jimmy Hart. Their feud ended after a 6-man tag team match at WrestleMania IV where The Islanders and Heenan (wearing an attack dog outfit) defeated the Bulldogs and Koko B. Ware when Heenan pinned Koko. All positive for me. Please logout and login again. By the end of 2018, The Elite had turned their full. The New Japan Cup in the USA tournament gives him the. But these two dont have legitimate blood ties. [66] The following day at New Year's Dash, they would regain the title from Chaos.[67]. Indonesian live rock is back after years and is considered to be the PREMIER display live rock on the market. He became the final WCW Hardcore Champion. Of course, the same thing came out. 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As soon as Tama Tongas Twitter lockdown was lifted, he was quick to respond and accused Reigns of snitching him to the Twitter police. Also Tama Tonga commom uses the Face Paint like the Usos, uses the same outfit Roman uses and stuff.And for the great finale, we had a twitt from tama tonga saying he was the spiritual son from Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, but he could be actually his lost 3 grade nephew if you analize the Anoa'i family tree. While stranded on Tama's Island, the rest of the world hasn't stopped spinning around Bullet Club OG Tama Tonga. "Standing behind [The] Rock at Mania" - Wrestling fans react to Triple H reportedly bringing in WWE legend's adopted son Triple H. In the summer of 1990 Haku transitioned to an opening card wrestler on the house show circuit. He would return in 2003 to win the championship for the third time. After the Rumble, he formed a tag team with Rikishi, but the team did not last long due to Rikishi suffering an injury. 6 of the top 50 tag teams in the, WC Big Top Tag Team Championship (1 time) Tanga Loa, The Heartbreakers (Heartbreaker Apollo and Heartbreaker Adonis), The Wildcats (Mike Anthony and Dobby Gillies), The Starr Corporation (Bouncer Bruno and Victor the Bodyguard), The Huertas Brothers/The Invaders (Maelo Huertas and, Salt 'n' Pepper (Derrick King and Stan Lee), The Texas Outlaws (Todd Dean and Brian Gamble), D'Jour Twins (Dave D'Jour and David D'Jour), This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 23:19. Tama Tonga, one of the groups found members alongside Anderson, Bad Luck Fale and Prince Devitt (Finn Balor), shared his thoughts on the situation during the latest episode of Tama's Island. NJPW star Tama Tonga returned to the ring this past week at NJPW Strong after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to travel restrictions, but The Bullet Club OG has kept himself very busy by starting up his own podcast, Tama's Island, among others things. Peter Maivia wasnt biologically an Anoai, but the patriarch, Reverend Amituanai Anoai, considered Johnsons grandfather a brother. They would win the tournament for the first time after defeating FinJuice in the finals. After dragging Omega and the Young Bucks back to the ring to attack them further, fellow Bullet Club members Hangman Page, Marty Scurll, Yujiro Takahashi, and Chase Owens all attempted to come to The Elite's defence, but were summarily beaten down. Alipate Aloisio Leone, popularly known as Tama Tonga, is often linked with WWE Champion Roman Reigns. Civil Unrest. According to Sullivan, it was obvious that he and Meng weren't locals, so when they walked into the bar, a guy playing pool insulted Meng. Image Credit: NJPW. Tonga has spent his entire career in New Japan, but he does have some ties to WWE. [20] In the first round, Hikuleo defeated Fred Rosser, but lost in the semi-final round to eventual tournament winner Tom Lawlor. [55] Tonga finished the tournament on August 12 with a record of four wins and five losses. [35] Please logout and login again. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. I said, 'Yeah. Tama Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) May 28, 2021 For months, Tama and Tanga (Guerrillas of Destiny) have been feuding with the Suzuki Gun duo of Zack Sabre Jr. and Taichi (Dangerous Tekkers). They defeated the teams of Togi Makabe/Tomoaki Honma,[23] and King Fale/Super Strong Machine,[24] but lost to the teams of Manabu Nakanishi/Strong Man,[25] Masato Tanaka/Tomohiro Ishii,[26] and Yuji Nagata/Wataru Inoue,[27] which meant they finished fourth in their group with four points. The former seven-time IWGP Tag Team Champion and founding member of Bullet Club stirred up speculation about his. His final TV taping was against Shawn Stasiak on a WWF Jakked taping in Buffalo, New York on 23 July 2001 which Stasiak won. After the 2020 Pandemic, Guerrillas of Destiny would make their return to Japan as participants of the World Tag League. Haku tried to ambush Andr; however, The Giant blocked Haku's kick and struck him repeatedly before leaving the ring alone to a standing ovation. Gentleman Ian (113 Articles Published) Jeff Sharp is a freelance writer from Parts Unknown. It's said the interest "isn't new", and . [81] They would go on to win an IWGP Tag Team Title match at the Tokyo Dome for the first time, defeating champions Dangerous Tekkers (Taichi & Zack Sabre Jr.) after Tanga Loa hit 'ApeSh*t' (a Sitout Reverse Piledriver) on Taichi after 19 minutes & 18 seconds. After moving to Japan in 1974, he competed under the shikona (sumo name) of Fukunoshima (). Many wonder if the Bullet Club star is somehow related to Reigns. He was promoted to the main roster in 2011, where he worked . [52] Heenan also praised Haku as a good-hearted family man. According to the report, WWE has . Then he told NJPW about it which caused them to bring in Tanga Loa. As one half of the Guerrillas of Destiny with Tanga Loa, the Bullet Club. He was named Webber International University's junior varsity men's basketball most valuable player for 20092010. Tonga formed a team with his until-then rival Dino Bravo, and the two became successful, including a win over The Road Warriors at the Montreal Forum. He worked in Puerto Rico for the World Wrestling Council where he feuded with Invader 1 and won many titles such as the WWC North American Tag Team Championship with El Gran Apolo, The WWC World Tag Team Championship with Hercules Hernandez and the WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship. He was eliminated from the match after submitting to Hiroyoshi Tenzan. In matches through April and May, the former Heenan family member won most of his matches against Haku. Also Read: Is Tama Tonga Related to Roman Reigns? Rhodes and Omega would feud in both ROH and New Japan for a chunk of 2018 before Tama Tonga led the charge against all members of The Elite. February 21, 2022. He, alongside He would return to semi retirement after his stint. Dwayne The Rock Johnson comes from the Anoai family. Early in his career, he also refereed matches in the Amarillo territory. ", "La Copa Jr. 2012 es para La Sombra! Few will understand the love and admiration I have for the country, fans and the people of Japan. He later teamed with Idol Stevens, billed as The New American Family they briefly held the WWC World Tag Team Championship. [53], Wrestler Shane Douglas said in a shoot interview that one would be better off fighting the US Army than fighting Haku. He made his debut in November 1974 and reached the rank of Makushita 27. It isn't a diss to Tonga at all. In the summer of 1991 Haku began to appear in Super World Sports in Japan for joint WWF/SWS cards. Tama Tonga confirmed this week he has re-signed with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Japanese pro-wrestling star, Tama Tonga, broke out of Twitter Jail and ignited a feud with Roman Reigns, famous for being the current face of the WWE. He made a name for himself as Haku in the WWF as half of "The Islanders" with Tama. He attended Tonga College, an all-boys school, where the top sport was rugby. [59] On June 11 at Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall, Tonga and Loa defeated War Machine to win the IWGP Tag Team Championship for the third time. [38] Tonga returned to CMLL with Bucanero in early October. The team was named "Guerrillas of Destiny" (G.O.D.). [62] In December, Guerrillas of Destiny won their block in the 2017 World Tag League with a record of five wins and two losses, advancing to the finals of the tournament. 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A feud thus broke out between the Islanders and the Connection; when Zenk left the WWF, Martel and replacement partner Tito Santana, as Strike Force continued the war, with the Islanders challenging Strike Force for the WWF World Tag Team Championship after the latter team won the belts. We use cookies to improve user experience. Then the fight started. On July 5, Tonga and El Terrible lost the CMLL World Tag Team Championship to Tanahashi and Jyushin Thunder Liger. [13], Alipate continued wrestling as Kava in WXW during the year, winning the WXW Television Championship on 20 June 2009 though he lost it the same day. Roman Reigns himself has been on a tear in WWE for months and it would certainly be a fascinating scenario to have the reigning Universal Champion share the ring with Bullet Club members. Thank You @Tama_Tonga , thank you @njpw1972 . [72][73][74][75] They would soon immediately regain the belts at The New Beginning in the USA event in Atlanta, before again losing them without a defence to Golden*Ace (Hiroshi Tanahashi & Kota Ibushi) on a New Japan Road show in Korakuen Hall.[76][77][78][79][80]. You can follow Tama Tonga here, and the Tama's Island podcast here. They have a daughter, Vika; a son, Tevita who is also a wrestler; and two adopted sons, Alipate and Taula. [4] In 2016, he travelled to Japan, where he became a student at the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) dojo. The 'fake' stuff. Tevita Fifita (May 7, 1983) is a Tongan-American professional wrestler, currently working for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) under the ring name Tanga Loa. Later, it was announced that Tama will be competing in the G1 Climax 28. would end up dropping the tag team titles at Wrestle Kingdom 13 to Sanada and EVIL in a 3 Way Match for the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championship that also included The Young Bucks. And we had a lot of spat, back and forth but he knows now I ain't one to back down. Theres no evidence that Tama Tonga and Roman Reigns are even distantly related. Meng appeared at Chikara's King of Trios 2012 tournament, held on 1416 September in Easton, Pennsylvania, teaming with The Barbarian and The Warlord under the team name the Faces of Pain. Divisions: Makuuchi Jry Makushita Sandanme Jonidan Jonokuchi. Although they are both apart of the Anoai family, Johnson and Reigns arent biologically related. The second night, Tama debuted the newest member to Bullet Club, Taiji Ishimori. This led to a main event WCW World Championship match with Bill Goldberg on 10 August edition of Monday Nitro. [25], Many former wrestling personalities have described Haku as the toughest or greatest legitimate fighter in wrestling, including Stone Cold Steve Austin,[26] Road Warrior Animal,[27] Perry Saturn,[28][29] Barbarian and Warlord,[30] Hulk Hogan,[31] Rocky Johnson,[32] The Rock,[33] Rick Steiner,[34] Arn Anderson,[35] Goldberg,[36] Big Van Vader,[37] Fit Finlay,[38] Mean Gene Okerlund,[39] Ric Flair,[40] Stu Hart,[41] Rikishi,[42] Frenchy Martin,[43] Jim Cornette,[44] Bob Holly,[45] Dave Penzer,[46] Gino Brito,[47] J. J. Dillon,[48] Sonny Onoo,[49] and Hillbilly Jim. It's all good. [18] Hikuleo was absent from NJPW for a year from September 2019; he returned in September 2020 on the NJPW's United States show, NJPW Strong, defeating Brody King. A week later, he left WCW just weeks before it was bought by WWF in March 2001. [92], In addition to his adoptive brother Tevita with whom he wrestles in NJPW as the Guerrillas of Destiny, Leone's younger (biological) brother Taula is also part of NJPW under the name Hikuleo. Fifita appeared on multiple pay-per-view events for the WWF and WCW and is a former WWF World Tag Team Champion. Roman Reigns' tweet about getting so many views for Tama doesn't mean Reigns > Tonga like he intended it to mean. In March Tonga, Loa and Jado formed an alliance with Ryusuke Taguchi and Master Wato and later Hiroshi Tanahashi and joined the Hontai stable which represents New Japan.[85]. In the first part of 2010 he returned to WWC, first as a singles wrestler with the moniker King Tonga Jr. (his father had also wrestled in Puerto Rico as King Tonga). So, you can see where Reigns connection to someone named Tama Tonga comes from. [45] After a three-day reign, the three lost the title back to the Briscoes and Yano at The New Beginning in Niigata. Bocchi the Rock! Gimmick: Year: Promotion: Earlier in the show heel manager Bobby Heenan had announced he would have a new tag team that night and everyone thought he was going to introduce a new team to the WWF. It was in Baltimore Airportme and Siva Afi went over and there were lots of babyfaces there at the bar. Tama Tonga is one of the most decorated tag team wrestlers never to sign with a major United States wrestling company. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. But it's all good, we have that understanding. Tama Tonga was one of 16 wrestlers that competed in the 2010 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. [22], He teamed up with Hirooki Goto, calling themselves Ara-tonga (a pun on Goto's nickname "Aramusha/Daredevil" and Tama's last name) to compete in the 2010 G1 Tag League tournament. Tama Tonga has announced that he has signed a new deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling, after recently teasing an AEW debut. Speaking to Tokyo Sports, Tonga said WWE is currently knocking at his door. The team's manager, Bobby Heenan, blamed Andr for the loss and even slapped the Giant, who retaliated by "paint-brushing" Heenan. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. 2008. "It was fast and furious. That . I'll show you.' Retweets. [12] Roman to GOD: "You boys will Acknowledge me as your tribal chief. Jan 5, 2023. From then on, Tonga and his associates would be announced during their entrances as members of Bullet Club OG, while the rest would be known as Bullet Club Elite. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tama Tonga, with his Career History, Real Name, Age, Height and Weight, all the Face/Heel Turns, the Championship Titles he won, Finishers, Theme Songs, the Tag Teams and Stables he is been a part of, his appearance changes through the years, and more. Goldberg, too, had an impressive winning streak. The four of them founded a new villainous stable named Bullet Club under Devitt's leadership.[36]. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old? 330 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, The Heartbreakers (Heartbreaker Apollo and Heartbreaker Adonis), The Wildcats (Mike Anthony and Dobby Gillies), The Starr Corporation (Bouncer Bruno and Victor the Bodyguard), The Huertas Brothers/The Invaders (Maelo Huertas and, Salt 'n' Pepper (Derrick King and Stan Lee), The Texas Outlaws (Todd Dean and Brian Gamble), D'Jour Twins (Dave D'Jour and David D'Jour), This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 15:13. At The New Beginning in Sapporo, Bullet Club stablemate Cody turned on the leader of the stable, Kenny Omega. First off, Tama Tonga is the son of Haku, a Wrestler that in Kayfabe was in a tag team with a Samoan and presented as such.He had the same moves, the same headbutt no selling spot and stuff, also had the same outfits the samoan used. He defeated Davey Richards and Nobuo Yoshihashi but lost to Fujita Hayato, Kenny Omega, Koji Kanemoto, Ryusuke Taguchi and Taiji Ishimori and ended up with just four points, second to last his group. On November 13, Tonga and El Terrible won the CMLL World Tag Team Championship from Atlantis and Diamante Azul.Tonga next made it to the finals of the 2012 La Copa Junior Tournament, where, on December 14, he was defeated by La Sombra in the main event of CMLL's 2012 Sin Piedad ("No Mercy") show. In WCW, (because the name Haku was trademarked by the WWF) Fifita wrestled as Meng. [61], Tonga participated in his second G1 Climax by entering the 2017 edition in July. The brothers are active in New Japan Pro-Wrestling with the Bullet Club. Goldberg won and retained his title that night and thus added another wrestler in his winning streak, making it 1600. [17], After recuperating and spending six months training at the NJPW Dojo in Los Angeles, Hikuleo returned at Honor Rising: Japan in February 2019, accompanying his brothers to ringside. NJPW star Tama Tonga returned to the ring this past week at NJPW Strong after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to travel restrictions, but The Bullet Club OG has kept himself very busy by. He rejoined the active NJPW roster in September 2017, taking part in the Destruction tour under the ring name "Leo Tonga". People used to always compared Tama Tonga and Roman Reigns. Heenan said that if he hadn't been there and seen it himself, he wouldn't believe it. On April 7, Tonga and El Terrible successfully defended the CMLL World Tag Team Championship against La Mscara and Valiente at New Japan's Invasion Attack event. "The next thing I know is that Meng goozles the guy like Mr. Spock," Sullivan said. Find out here! Therefore, at Bound for Glory, a three-way tag-team match was set up between the two teams and Tag Team Champions, The Good Brothers with the titles on the line. By fall, he would become listed as a member of the Impact roster,[34] and he, Chris Bey, and El Phantasmo established themselves as a U.S. based branch of Bullet Club in Impact Wrestling. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Tonga is the reigning NEVER Openweight Champion, winning the belt from Karl Anderson at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17. [1][3], Koloamatangi was trained to wrestle by Bully Ray and Devon at the Team 3D Academy in Florida. [87] Also at the event, Tonga was announced to be a part of the G1 Climax 32 tournament in July, where he would compete in the B Block. Fifita's youngest son Taula[21] made his professional wrestling debut in November 2016. To practice more frequently they eventually joined the academy proper and were partly trained by Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley. Tama Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) October 10, 2021. PS. We asked one half of the Guerrillas of Destiny all about the current happenings in NJPW, the Good Brothers making moves, EVIL's dominance, and, of course, about those comparisons to Roman Reigns! [10][4], In January 2008, the brothers approached the Dudley Boyz to use the ring they had at the Team 3D Academy of Professional Wrestling and Sports Entertainment training school they operated in Kissimmee, Florida. In the course of their conversation, Tonga revealed that he met with Triple H in 2016 and verbally agreed to join WWE. Like bragging about being a bigger star as a WWE wrestler than a non-WWE wrestler actually means nothing at all and is a really weak insult. He is also the adopted cousin of Bad Luck Fale.[8][9]. 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