Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Views. "It was fast and furious. Haku's last matches were against WWF European Champion Diamond Dallas Page at house shows in February and March 2002 losing to all of them in Texas, New Mexico, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. And we had a lot of spat, back and forth but he knows now I ain't one to back down. In a shoot interview Bobby Heenan talked extensively about Meng and referred to him as the toughest man he has ever met. In the past, Tama Tonga has made it known that he is willing to share the ring with The Usos. He attended Florida's Webber International University, majoring in sport management and playing basketball as a center for the Webber International Warriors. [44] On February 11 at The New Beginning in Osaka, Tonga, Fale and Takahashi defeated the Briscoes and Yano in a rematch to win the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship. He's currently active in IMPACT Wrestling where he's teaming with Tanga Loa and feuding with THe Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson). While Tama stayed neutral at Strong Style Evolved before a tag team match against Marty Scurll and Cody, Tama stated if he were to be on a team it wouldn't be Team Cody. February 21, 2022. "I said, 'It's time to go.'" . [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. Those who believe they are related are hoping for one badass matchup between these supposed relatives. He is an expert in pro-wrestling and mixed martial arts, and has been featured on numerous high-profile websites and magazines. [43], On 4 January 2016, at Wrestle Kingdom 10, Tonga teamed with Fale and Yujiro Takahashi to take part in a match to determine the inaugural NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions, they were defeated by Jay Briscoe, Mark Briscoe and Toru Yano when Jay pinned Tonga. [2][11], Koloamatangi continued his training throughout 2017, serving as a young lion. Set for the Fort Lauderdale IMPACT! That . For exclusive Tama's Island content please visit the Tama's Island Patreon page! [20] In the first round, Hikuleo defeated Fred Rosser, but lost in the semi-final round to eventual tournament winner Tom Lawlor. Fifita, under the name Meng, wrestled for World League Wrestling winning the WLW Heavyweight Championship on two occasions in 2000. He, alongside Bullet Club member Tama Tonga recently took to Twitter to call out Roman Reigns and his faction, The Bloodline. It was in Baltimore Airportme and Siva Afi went over and there were lots of babyfaces there at the bar. Fresh off his victory over El Phantasmo at NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka, Tama Tonga is ready for new challenges. So, you can see where Reigns connection to someone named Tama Tonga comes from. Tama Tonga is the son of Haku. [35] 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. [54], Sansh key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=TechniqueAlso shown: =Kinboshi; P=Playoff(s) Tama Tonga was adopted by his maternal aunt and her husband Haku, who are the parents of Tanga Loa. 2008. [58] On January 4, 2017, Tonga and Loa lost the IWGP Tag Team Championship to Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano in a three-way match, also involving Makabe and Honma. Published Aug 14, 2021. [69], On February 23, 2019, they would regain the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Titles by defeating Sanada & Evil at Honor Rising 2019: Day 2, starting their fifth reign. Many wonder if the Bullet Club star is somehow related to Reigns. Your login session has expired. Roman Reigns, whos gearing up for the anticipated SummerSlam, managed to get a screenshot of Tongas tweet before that though. They then left the ring declaring that they were the true Bullet Club. [38] Tonga returned to CMLL with Bucanero in early October. Then the fight started. He talks about what the Bullet Club was almost called before they changed the name. Coming towards the end of Fifita's WWF career, he would wrestle under the name King Haku for Japanese promotion Super World of Sports. After the Rumble, he formed a tag team with Rikishi, but the team did not last long due to Rikishi suffering an injury. By the end of 2018, The Elite had turned their full. Karl Anderson vs. Tama Tonga Announced For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, Full Card Confirmed Image Credit: NJPW Karl Anderson will officially compete at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17. They took him back to Poinciana, Florida where he grew up with his biological cousin and adoptive brother, fellow professional wrestler Tevita, and his older sister Vika. What was that comparison like for you? Over the years, wrestlers like Tama Tonga have won way more titles than most fans realize. 94 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. And then the banter escalated. He then grabbed another guy who tried to get involved and knocked him unconscious." Haku ended the year mired in a lengthy losing streak. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Alipate Aloisio Leone, popularly known as Tama Tonga, is often linked with WWE Champion Roman Reigns. Tevita Tu'amoeloa Fetaiakimoeata Fifita (born May 7, 1983) is an American professional wrestler, currently working for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), under the ring name Tanga Loa ( Tanga Roa) (originally Tanga Roa).. Fifita started his wrestling career in WWE's farm territory Florida Championship Wrestling in 2009. Although they are both apart of the Anoai family, Johnson and Reigns arent biologically related. [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. It's said the interest "isn't new", and . He had less success than the previous year with a solitary victory over the team of King Fale/Yuji Nagata,[28] and losses against the other teams. Maivia's daughter, Ata Maivia-Johnson, is Jax's aunt. [88] He finished with 10 points, defeating IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jay White to advance to the semi-finals. 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. Tama Tonga, the most intriguing star athlete in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Tonga and Fale would team up again in the 2015 World Tag League for a worse result, picking up two wins for four losses to finish penultimate with four points. [37] Tonga regained the title from Tanahashi and Liger on September 14 with new partner Rey Bucanero. 40. Are Tama Tonga and Roman Reigns related to each other? To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. He is also known as a founding member of Bullet Club; he also makes appearances for Impact Wrestling in the United States.[8]. See details. The New Japan Cup in the USA tournament gives him the. He became the final WCW Hardcore Champion. [47] On March 3, Tonga scored the biggest singles win of his career by defeating former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and reigning IWGP Tag Team Champion Togi Makabe in the first round of the 2016 New Japan Cup. Thank You @Tama_Tonga , thank you @njpw1972 . 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 was initially portrayed as the mysterious and intimidating bodyguard of Col. Also in November 2008, they took part in a WWE tryout camp, two months later they were told that Tevita would be offered a contract by the company (he would later appear on television as Camacho) while Alipate would not. The most extreme story he shared was in regards to a bar fight in which he claimed Meng "took his two fingers on his right hand, his index finger and trigger finger, and he reached into the guy's mouth and he broke off the guy's bottom teeth." Later, it was announced that Tama will be competing in the G1 Climax 28. An NJPW wrestler defeated a WWE wrestler at Wrestle Kingdom 17, as Tama Tonga pinned Karl Anderson to win the NEVER Openweight title. On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2013, Tonga followed Prince Devitt and Bad Luck Fale ringside after Karl Anderson's loss to Hiroshi Tanahashi where they all attacked Tanahashi. With this victory, Tonga became the first four-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion in NJPW history, and later that night, the Guerrillas of Destiny declared their intention to challenge the Young Bucks for the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships as well. [26] Hikuleo was scheduled to compete in an 8-man tag-team match at AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door, teaming with Bullet Club stablemate El Phantasmo and one night only members The Young Bucks against Darby Allin, Sting and Los Ingobernables de Japon members, Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi, however it was announced that Takahashi wouldn't be able to compete at the event, due to suffering from a fever, so the match was made a six-man tag-team match, without Hikuleo. 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. People used to always compared Tama Tonga and Roman Reigns. By Gentleman Ian. 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. On 14 February 1992, Haku and Yoshiaki Yatsu became the first SWS Tag Team Champions. Link copied to clipboard. January 4, 2023. On the night of the G1 Climax finals, Tama, Loa, and Ishimori won the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championships from the Super Villains in what was originally scheduled to be a showcase match but became a title match after Matt Jackson accepted a challenge from Loa to put the belts on the line. He wrestles under the ring name Hikuleo[22] previously, Leo Tonga. On November 13, Tonga and El Terrible won the CMLL World Tag Team Championship from Atlantis and Diamante Azul. /ppThe . Tama Tonga vs Jay White LIVE IN ENGLISH on NJPW World! Haku stated, "Yeah. At Wrestling Dontaku, Tonga defeated EVIL to win the NEVER Openweight Championship, his first New Japan singles championship. Tautuiaki Taula Koloamatangi (born February 7, 1991) is an American professional wrestler of Tongan descent. He was eventually released from the WWF in April 2002. Archived post. This led to Hikuleo answering White's "U.S of Jay" open challenge at Mutiny in April 2022, however White defeated Hikuleo, who gave White the "too sweet" gesture post-match, confirming his loyalty to Bullet Club. Roman Reigns' tweet about getting so many views for Tama doesn't mean Reigns > Tonga like he intended it to mean. Returning to Japan in 2014, Tonga participated almost exclusively in tag matches the next two years,[12] [31] The match was scheduled for the following week at Fight for the Fallen, where Hikuleo, who was accompanied to the ring by his father King Haku, lost to Archer. The Guerrillas of Destiny were challenging the Good Brothers for the Impact World Tag Team Championships when Chris Bey came to ringside. He is currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is the current NEVER Openweight Champion in his second reign. By: Caroline John - Published: August 2, 2018 at 9:21 am, Tama Tonga (Left) and Roman Reigns (Right) (Photo: Twitter/Tama_Tonga, Jon Kopaloff/Stringer). Here is what Tama Tonga wrote on Twitter: For months, Tama and Tanga (Guerrillas of Destiny) have been feuding with the Suzuki Gun duo of Zack Sabre Jr. and Taichi (Dangerous Tekkers). The duo has already established their place as one of the most successful tag teams in NJPW history. 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. EUR 30.00Spedizione internazionale economica. For more information, please see our The 40-year-old hails from a wrestling family, much like Reigns, as he is the adopted son. Upon winning the ROH World Tag Team Championship at G1 Supercard, he became the third wrestler to have won a championship in NJPW, CMLL, and ROH, behind Rocky Romero and Matt Taven. [65] They lost the title to Chaos (Beretta, Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) in a five-team gauntlet match on January 4, 2018, at Wrestle Kingdom 12 in Tokyo Dome. We recently caught up with Tama ahead of his return to the ring, and of course, we had to ask about those comparisons with WWE Superstar Roman Reigns! 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. Since 2003, Fifita has been essentially retired, returning to the wrestling ring on a few occasions over the years. Then he told NJPW about it which caused them to bring in Tanga Loa. He later teamed with Idol Stevens, billed as The New American Family they briefly held the WWC World Tag Team Championship. [24] At Windy City Riot, Hikuleo teamed with his Bullet Club stablemates and Scott Norton, losing to United Empire. Alipate Aloisio Leone[7] (born October 15, 1982) is a Tongan-American professional wrestler better known by the ring name Tama Tonga (Tama Tonga). 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]. WWE has interest in longtime New Japan Pro-Wrestling superstar Tama Tonga, according to a recent report from Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp.. 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. Theres no evidence that Tama Tonga and Roman Reigns are even distantly related. Also Read: Details on the Net Worth of Ric Flair in 2018, Everything You Need to Know About Dwayne Johnsons Partner, Lauren Hashian, Details on the Net Worth of Ric Flair in 2018. 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! He also entered the 2011 G1 Tag League tournament, this time teaming up with Strong Man, calling themselves Muscle Pavilion. 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. As soon as Tama Tongas Twitter lockdown was lifted, he was quick to respond and accused Reigns of snitching him to the Twitter police. 402. In 1988, following King Harley Race's legitimate stomach injury sustained in a match against Hulk Hogan, Haku was given Race's crown and robe and was rechristened King Haku during a coronation ceremony. Karl Anderson [6] Debut. [14] On January 4, 2018, Koloamatangi appeared at Wrestle Kingdom 12, the 27th annual January 4 Tokyo Dome Show (NJPW's annual flagship event), taking part in a New Japan Rumble. [5] They turned heel in 1987 during a match on the WWF Superstars of Wrestling with The Can-Am Connection (Tom Zenk and Rick Martel). Also Read: Is Tama Tonga Related to Roman Reigns? Gimmick: Year: Promotion: [60] They lost the title back to War Machine in a no disqualification match on July 1 at G1 Special in USA. 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. The two teams are set to collide at IMPACT No Surrender. At No Surrender, Jay White interfered in the Guerrillas of Destiny's match against former Bullet Club stablemates Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows by hitting his finishing move Bladerunner on Tonga causing them to lose the match. ", "La Copa Jr. 2012 es para La Sombra! Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. He is currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is the current NEVER Openweight Champion in his second reign. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [11] Shortly after competing in the Royal Rumble in 1992, Haku left the WWF to compete exclusively in SWS.[12]. Please logout and login again. Image Credit: NJPW. See you down the road Next stop: Birmingham, Alabama for @wwe Monday Night Raw, January 9. He made a name for himself as Haku in the WWF as half of "The Islanders" with Tama. He rejoined the active NJPW roster in September 2017, taking part in the Destruction tour under the ring name "Leo Tonga". He has also worked with NJPW's partner promotion in Mexico, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) where he has held the CMLL World Tag Team Championship twice. [64] Six days later, Guerrillas of Destiny and Bad Luck Fale defeated Evil, Sanada and Bushi to become the new NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions. Later in the event when Blacktop Bully was scheduled to wrestle Dustin Rhodes, WCW Commissioner Nick Bockwinkel came out and escorted Meng back to the dressing room because of the attack on Duggan earlier in the show. Gentleman Ian (113 Articles Published) Jeff Sharp is a freelance writer from Parts Unknown. However, in 1975 the stablemaster who recruited him died, and he and the other five Tongan wrestlers got entangled in a dispute with his successor, which led to him being forced to retire by the Japan Sumo Association in 1976.[4]. Winless in these matches, he then became part of the Heenan Family feud against The Big Boss Man and participated in the 1990 Survivor Series. [8] Haku and Andr lost the titles at WrestleMania VI, when Demolition defeated the Colossal Connection to regain the titles. New Japan. Tonga has spent his entire career in New Japan, but he does have some ties to WWE. [23] Among Fifita's cousins are former New England Patriots defensive tackle Steve Fifita[24] and Australian Wallabies rugby international player Tatafu Polota-Nau. [21][22] In August, Hikuleo was defeated by Juice Robinson at NJPW Resurgence. [42] During a phone call in 2004 they decided they would become professional wrestlers once they had finished their respective obligations three years later. When it comes to professional wrestling, there are plenty of wrestlers who have been able to pick up loads of titles across their careers. Your login session has expired. The likes of Ric Flair and Edge are well known for being incredibly successful when it comes . 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[61], Tonga participated in his second G1 Climax by entering the 2017 edition in July. Alipate and Tevita live together in Orlando, Florida, commuting to Japan for tours of between a couple of weeks to three months.[10]. In late June 2016, Tonga returned to CMLL with his brother for a month-long excursion and the two competed in the 2016 International Gran Prix, where Tonga was the last eliminated, losing to winner Volador Jr.[52], Tonga was announced as one of the participants of the 2016 G1 Climax from 18 July 2016. Jeff Sharp is a freelance writer from Parts Unknown. In WCW, (because the name Haku was trademarked by the WWF) Fifita wrestled as Meng. [37] At Turning Point in November, Bey and Hikuleo were once again unsuccessful in capturing the Impact World Tag Team Championships from The Good Brothers. 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. Civil Unrest. So far, Tonga is leading 1-0 with his last jab at Reigns tendency to appear scripted on camera. 46: 29.10.2021: [29] Later in the Burning Spirit tour on September 25, Hikuleo betrayed Bullet Club by attacking Jay White along with Tama Tonga, turning face and joining the Guerillas of Destiny stable with his brothers Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa along with Jado.[30]. He made his NJPW debut in May 2010 under the name "Tama Tonga". At The New Beginning in Sapporo, Bullet Club stablemate Cody turned on the leader of the stable, Kenny Omega. By continuing to use our site you consent to use our cookies. The professional wrestler, the Tongan warrior, is an original member of the Bullet Club with fellow non-Japanese wrestlers - Prince . 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. [90] Due to knocking White out of the tournament, Tonga earned an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match on October 10 at Declaration of Power, however failed to capture the title from White at the event. Tama Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) October 10, 2021. [52] Heenan also praised Haku as a good-hearted family man. [27] Despite this, Hikuleo appeared at the event in the corner of Bullet Club. Originally a fan-favorite team, The Islanders had mixed success, though they did win a $50,000 tag team Battle Royal at Madison Square Garden in October 1986. Cookie Notice [32] 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. [55] Tonga finished the tournament on August 12 with a record of four wins and five losses. With SWS closing, King Haku wrestled for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in Mexico and New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Wrestle Association R in Japan, before finally joining World Championship Wrestling. But these two dont have legitimate blood ties. Tama Tonga Also known as King Tonga Jr., Kava, Pate Fifita Overview News and Rumors Career Career highlights Titles Matches Match Statistics Matchguide Tournaments Tag Teams & Stables Awards Themes Wrestling Games Ratings Comments Matches Displaying items 1 to 100 of total 1126 items that match the search parameters. In matches through April and May, the former Heenan family member won most of his matches against Haku. #theOC. 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