Rikishi Clarifies Tag Team Partner History
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Professional wrestler Rikishi Fatu has clarified a long-standing misconception regarding his former tag team partners, correcting a frequently misremembered pairing. He stated the team was not comprised of himself, Umaga, and Rosey, but rather himself, Samu, and Rosey.
Samu and Rosey as Rikishi’s Tag Team Partners
Rikishi confirmed that Samu, also known as Sam Fatu, was his tag team partner alongside rosey (Matt Anoaʻi), not Umaga (Eddie Fatu). This correction aims to establish an accurate historical record for wrestling fans.
Rikishi stated, “So to answer your question, it was not me, Umaga, and Rosey. It was me, Samu, and Rosey.”
The Anoaʻi Family and Wrestling Lineage
The wrestlers involved – Rikishi, Samu, Rosey, and Umaga – all belong to the prominent Anoaʻi wrestling family, known for generations of professional wrestlers. The Anoaʻi family has a important history in professional wrestling, with members competing in various promotions, including the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE). WWE’s official page on the Anoa’i family details the extensive lineage.
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