Pro wrestler Eki "Umaga" Fatu died in Houston, TX of a heart attack on Friday. Fatu came from an illustrious line of Samoan pro wrestlers including his uncles, billed as the "Wild Samoans", and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Fatu, known for his bold facial tattoos, had his career peak in 2007 when he headlined Wrestlemania 23 in Detroit. His career took a rapid decline culminating in his release from his WWE contract in June of this year when he refused to enter rehab again for violating the federation's drug policy. Fatu is just the latest of an alarming number of pro wrestlers under the age of 40 who have died in the past decade. He was 36.
from Rosie of Rosie and Jamal, aka 3 Minute Warning, to Umaga to death. Man, those pro wrestlers are falling like flies in the business. He was one of my favs..surprised Jeff Hardy didn't kick the bucket a few months ago.
ReplyDeleteThey die so young because they either do drugs, go crazy, or both. Didn't one of the pro wrestlers kill his wife and kid then off himself a few years ago? They really need tighter regulations on that sport.
ReplyDeleteWith all the deaths, they say pro wrestling is cursed...but who knows? This was a very close knit family and I'm sure "the rock" is taking this extremely hard.
ReplyDeleteI send my pryaers to the Rock and his family, this must be extremely so hard for you, may he be in a better place he was and always will be a great wrestler. Rock you need to come back to the wwe for your family and fans but to represent your cousin umaga, god bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteEvelyn Ford, Pocono's pa
Ya'll keep saying you feel sorry for "The Rock" but what about Eddie Fatu's Family? I know them personally and they are taking this really hard. I send my prayyers to the Fatu family.
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