Pro Wrestling News and Rumors
Former WWE wrestler “Umaga” (Edward Fatu) was going to make his return to WWE by the end of 2009 or perhaps early 2010, reports the U.K. Sun. WWE confirmed to the Sun that Umaga would have been back on the roster if he passed a screening test. Fatu only had “two strikes” when he was [...]
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According to a reliable source, Hulk Hogan plans to have TNA go back to using a 4-sided wrestling ring. Is this a good move? The 6-sided ring is one of TNA’s unique angles in my opinion, but others consider it to be “silly.” Hogan also said that, before Umaga’s death, he was planning to bring [...]
TNA Knockout Lacey Von Erich announced her engagement last night on Facebook. She also commented on the death of Edward “Umaga” Fatu. “Umaga RIP, he was an awesome guy on the tour, I’m so upset he’s gone,” Von Erich wrote. “I just got engaged last night, so happy, bitter sweet days. He’ll be missed.”
The following statement has been issued by Afa “The Wild Samoan” Anoi: On behalf of my family, the Anoa’i and Fatu family, we are devastated and shocked by the loss of our Eki. Our son, nephew, brother, cousin, husband, father. Our hearts are broken, and words can’t express what each of us are feeling. It [...]
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The following statement is from World Xtreme Wrestling C4 and the Anoai Family: 12/04/09 – On behalf of the Anoai Family and front office of WXW C4 it is our sad duty to announce that earlier today, December 4th, we lost another member of not only our wrestling family, but immediate family. Eki “Umaga” Fatu [...]
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As we reported earlier, Edward Fatu was taken to the hospital earlier today after suffering an apparent heart attack. We are now sad to report that “Umaga” has suffered a second heart attack while in the hospital and he has died. He was 36 years old.
UPDATE: Umaga has died. See report here. Edward Fatu (AKA Umaga), 36, is hospitalized in Houston, Texas and is in life-threatening condition. He has just been removed from life support. His family was told to come into town as quickly as possible. Family members believe he suffered a heart attack. Details are scarce right now, [...]
