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AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Wild Samoan Afa. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/053EKcrAVm

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 16, 2024

The Hart family has so much love for your family. Reflecting on the incredible life Afa lived and what an amazing family man he was. May The Wild Samoan’s legacy in wrestling burn brightly FOREVER. https://t.co/lZc4YI52nQ pic.twitter.com/1mE2hYX5He

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) August 16, 2024

Afa was devoted to his family, dominant in the ring, and dedicated to building future generations of @WWE Superstars. My thoughts are with the entire Anoa’i family as we remember the legendary Afa. https://t.co/S3bIsGbuNG

— Triple H (@TripleH) August 16, 2024

TNA is saddened to learn of the passing of Afa Anoa’i Sr., one-half of the legendary Wild Samoans tag team. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Anoa’i family, his friends and fans during this time. pic.twitter.com/6mww2L7dcw

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) August 16, 2024

Godspeed, Afa. Your contributions are unquestioned and legacy will live forever. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all he touched. Rest well, sir. ???? https://t.co/89vSuDDgID

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 16, 2024

MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling is saddened by the passing of Afa Anoa’i Sr., one-half of the legendary Wild Samoans. Our deepest condolences to the Anoa’i family, friends, and fans. pic.twitter.com/6irBSs25Ck

— MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling (@MapleLeafPW) August 16, 2024

RIP Afa Anoa’i

The first time we met, you had already heard of us Miami Boyz and liked us. Us, a bunch of goofy kids just trying to make a name for ourselves, we somehow got your stamp of approval.

Thank you for letting us be apart of your wrestling world, Pops. We’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/aoIryUmAzJ

— Chris Malachite (@RatedRGibby) August 16, 2024

Was talking w/ @brutalbobevans about prolific coaching trees in Profesional Wrestling. However you rank them, (Kowalski, Gagne, etc.) Afa Anoai has to be in the conversation with the greats but his ability to connect in a fatherly way with so many was perhaps his greatest gift.

— Kevin Kelly (@realkevinkelly) August 16, 2024

❤️ AFA RIP BROTHER pic.twitter.com/FLGuwWEs6y

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) August 16, 2024

RIP Afa

Thank you for everything, sir.

Condolences to all his many friends, family and students https://t.co/CUqBGoJTEQ

— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) August 16, 2024

Very saddened to hear that Afa Anoa’i Sr. has passed away. He and his late great brother Sika Anoa'i formed the iconic Hall of Fame Wild Samoans tag team. My sincerest condolences to Anoa’i’s family. May his memory be ever eternal! ????????

— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) August 16, 2024

I met “the Islanders” in 1972 in the IWA. FromIWA they went to the WWF in the late 70s-80s & helped popularized tag team Wrestling W their crazy antics & Captain Lou. Afa,W the dynasty you & Sika created your name will live on.
My sincere regards to Lynn, Afa Jr. Samu & family.

— George Napolitano (@Starshot9) August 16, 2024

I”m so sad to learn about Afa. Hes been through a lot the past couple of years but he fought and fought. Afa’s another friend who I was close with who made photographing and writing about wrestling so enjoyable. Continue….

— George Napolitano (@Starshot9) August 16, 2024

My heart hurts today. More than I can imagine. pic.twitter.com/z4riMPSg1B

— Mercedes Martinez ????️‍???????????? (@RealMMartinez) August 16, 2024

My thoughts & condolences go out to the families, friends & loved ones of both Afa & Sika. May these 2 trailblazers rest in peace & power. These 2 gentlemen built the foundation that the Samoan Dynasty would be built upon. Godspeed! pic.twitter.com/SGu6CjnL85

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 17, 2024