The Rock's dad had a career as a pro wrestler under the moniker Rocky Johnson. [9] On June 24, they won their first WXW Tag Team Championship by beating Love Connection (Sweet Daddy Jay Love and Georgie Love). [5] Sean Maluta, nephew of Afa Anoa'i, was a participant in WWE's first Cruiserweight Classic tournament. The Anoa'i family, originating from American Samoa, is a family of professional wrestlers. He's strong as an ox and powered by half an ocean's worth of cod.And we can't forget that he … The Anoa’i family consists of numerous Samoan wrestlers who fought in several … His cousin is WWE and Total Divas star, Nia Jax. Famous members of the family include Rosey, Rikishi, Jamal/Ekmo/Umaga, Yokozuna, Roman Reigns, The Usos, Nia Jax and brothers Afa and Sika Anoa'i, the Wild Samoans. As a result of losing this match, Smalls was forced to leave the promotion. The film star later appeared to backtrack on the joke on Twitter. Her Brother is Also a Professional Wrestler, Deuce. [6], Samoan Gangstas was a tag team in the independent promotion World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW). His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Nova Scotian descent), and his mother is of Samoan background (her own father was Peter Fanene Maivia, also a professional wr… Was The Rock Sad to Lose His Sexiest Man Alive Title to Blake Shelton? Johnson, 42, is very close to his mother, Ata Johnson. Reverend Amituana'i Anoa'i and Peter Maivia were blood brothers,[1] a connection that continued with Afa and Sika, who regard Peter as their uncle. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! They won the WWC World Tag Team Championship from Thunder and Lightning on February 9, before losing the titles back to Thunder and Lightning on March 30 at Camino a la Gloria. And she also shared with us if she thinks her cuz was disappointed he recently lost his Sexiest Man Alive title to Blake Shelton. Of course, she has The Rock to go to about advice as her star rises. There is a second 'The Rock,' and we love him! When the latest season of Total Divas kicked off last month, she shared this about joining the series: "Growing up I was a fan of wrestling. I never really thought that I could be a part of this business just because I am a plus-size woman. Johnson hired Reigns to star in his latest … Ata married wrestler Rocky Johnson, and the couple became the parents of Dwayne Johnson, who wrestled under the names "Rocky Maivia" and "The Rock", before establishing himself as an actor. Subscribe to The Daily Dish podcast, join our Facebook group, and follow us on Instagram for the latest news hot off the presses. Samoan Gangstas feuded with each other after their splitting until Smalls left WXW and began wrestling as Kimo. Part of the legendary Anoa'i family, Umaga was a two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion and had two stints with the company. series this season as a full-time member of the crew, in addition to her duties in the WWE — which means you should expect to see even more from her in the future. PREVIOUSLY: Dwayne Johnson posted an emotional message on Instagram after his mother, Ata, and cousin, WWE NXT Diva Lina Fanene, survived a horrific car accident earlier this week. The Sons of Samoa are a tag team currently wrestling in the Puerto Rican wrestling promotion World Wrestling Council and WXW. Johnson is known to portray characters in movies … His First Acting Role Was Playing His Dad. Thankfully they liked me so now I'm here at the WWE kicking some ass and taking some names.". In 2013, they began wrestling at the WWC promotion in Puerto Rico. He began teaming with Ekmo (Eddie Fatu) as The Island Boyz and the duo worked in Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) before signing with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and working in its developmental territories. The pair were previously managed by Tamina Snuka and are one-time FCW Florida Tag Team Champions. Hollywood stuntman Tanoai Reed (known as Toa on the new American Gladiators) is the great nephew of wrestling promoter Lia Maivia (Peter Maivia's wife),[3][4] while professional wrestler Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) is Dwayne Johnson's non-biological second cousin. Sign up to become a Bravo Insider and be the first to get exclusive extras. Smooth. The Anoa'i family, originating from American Samoa, is a family of professional wrestlers. Dwayne Johnson is opening up about his cousin and co-star, Roman Reigns’ scary battle with leukemia. Dwayne Johnson may be a whole load of hotness, but it seems that when things get too hot for the former wrestler on set, they bring in his look-alike who happens to be his cousin -Tanoai Reed. The man formerly known as The Rock has taken the devotion fans felt for him during his professional wrestling days and used it to launch himself into Hollywood A-list territory. “It’s like looking in the mirror,” joked the former WWE wrestler on the “Good Morning Britain” TV show, where he was promoting his new movie “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw.” Peter married Ofelia "Lia" Fuataga, who already had a daughter named Ata, whom he adopted and raised as his own. Back in May, Reed shared a photo in honor of the actor’s birthday that is just now stirring up viral attention as fans realize that The Rock has an almost-twin. Tragically, Umaga died from a heart attack at the age of 36 in 2009 which was apparently brought on by drug overdose.You may not have known this, but Umaga was also distant cousins with The Rock, who is also part of the Anoa'i family. He was a solid heel who feuded with fan favorites like John Cena and D-Generation X. After wrestling at Jerry Lawler's United States Wrestling Association as Flex Kavana and winning the USWA World Tag Team Championshiptwice with Bart Sawyer in the summer of … Peter Maivia and his grandson The Rock are con… The duo received success in WXW in the tag team division. He saved his mother’s life as a teen. A large bald man is eating lunch at a food truck on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Even though they're not technically related, Dwayne and Roman often refer to each other as cousins since their families have known each other for years. [9][12] He left WXW while Smooth focused on a singles career. PIC: Dwayne Johnson's cousin Tanoai Reed is the spitting image of him - and his stunt double. Adil Khan. The team consists of Afa Jr. and L.A. By the way, she's also a WWE superstar who is as badass as her relative. Dwayne Johnson is one of the most in-shape guys in Hollywood. After a short while, Smalls returned to WXW and the two partners reunited again as Samoan Gangstas and began teaming in the tag team division. Problems began between Smalls and Smooth. Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. The Daily Dish is your source for all things Bravo, from behind-the-scenes scoop to breaking news, exclusive interviews, photos, original videos, and, oh, so much more. She later took over the Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling in the 1980s. The team was formed at WXW in 1998, briefly as a stable with Samu. Actually, Dwyane and Nia (real name Savelina Fanene) come from a wrestling family with a deep lineage in the sport. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ’s stunt double, Tanoai Reed, looks an awful lot like him for a very good reason ― they’re cousins. He has a tan complexion and tribal tattoos. However, they won the titles on June 29, 2013, at Summer Madness. Family members have comprised several tag teams and stables within a variety of promotions. Are you ready for how it all shakes out? Also WWE Wrestler Jimmy Snuka married into the family through his second wife Sharon Georgi. https://www.msn.com/.../the-business-of-being-dwayne-johnson/ss-BB19VjPP At this stage in his career, Dwayne Johnson is a household name. He is the cousin and stunt double of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.. Under his real name, he defeated The Brooklyn Brawler at a house show on March 10 and lost matches to Chris Candido and Owen Hart. Family members have comprised several tag teams and stables within a variety of promotions. Editor’s Note: This story was first published on April 9, 2018. Dwayne Johnson is opening up about his cousin and co-star, Roman Reigns’ scary battle with leukemia. Johnson hired Reigns to star in his latest … They are also former four-time WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions. Anoa’i Family Tree. Dwayne Johnson joked that he and Boris Johnson are cousins. They returned in the summer of 1997 and defeated Siberian Express (The Mad Russian and Russian Eliminator), on September 17 to win their second WXW Tag Team Championship.[9][12]. What's It Like to Be Cousins with The Rock? Johnson shared a photo of the wreckage: View this post on Instagram. [9] The tag team consisted of members from the Anoa'i family. Find out what she had to say, below. Peter's First Cousin Joseph Fanene was the father of Savelina Fanene better known as Nia Jax. But, he's not the only person in his family who has graced the ring. The Usos have also periodically aligned with their cousin Roman Reigns as The Bloodline. Dwayne Johnson’s mom and cousin were in a serious accident this week when a drunk driver hit them head-on, according to the wrestling star. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Boris Johnson are cousins, the Hollywood star said. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shares a cordial relationship with his cousin and current WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. So you could say that wrestling definitely runs in their family. [11] Matt was repackaged as Matty Smalls. Famous members of the family include Rosey, Rikishi, Jamal/Ekmo/Umaga, Yokozuna, Roman Reigns, The Usos, Nia Jax and brothers Afa and Sika Anoa'i, the Wild Samoans. Smooth. Peter Maivia and his grandson The Rock are considered honorary members. On March 27, 1998, Smooth defeated Smalls in a Loser Leaves Town match. His cousin is WWE and Total Divas star, Nia Jax. Roman Reigns stood tall at the end of the event, and even though he was endorsed by his electrifying ‘cousin’, he was showered in a chorus of jeers and boos. Veteran wrestler Pat Patterson got Johnson several tryout matches with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1996. Dwayne Johnson's mother Ata and cousin Savelina were in a head-on collision The crash was caused by a female drunk driver who was being chased … [9] However, they were temporarily suspended and the title was declared vacant. However, his Baywatch co-star Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, has – for as long as we can remember ... and it just so happens that Dwayne’s is his near-identical cousin, Tanoai Reed. And while both Dwayne and Nia are keeping busy with their respective careers, she recently revealed to The Daily Dish they are actually quite close, as you can see her explain in the video above. Known simply as "Fatu" during his first tenure in the WWE, he won tag team belts with his cousin, Samula. Hollywood actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has jokingly claimed that Boris Johnson is his cousin, but later backtracked on the statement on Twitter. [7][8], Samoan Gangstas was a tag team made up of brothers from another mothers Matt E. Smalls and Sweet Sammy Silk (Matt and Samu Anoa'i). Actually, Dwyane and Nia (real name Savelina Fanene) come from a wrestling family with a deep lineage in the sport. In 1999, Johnson got his first taste of acting outside the … A bout between Dwayne The Rock Johnson and his cousin Roman Reigns is one of the biggest dream matches in WWE and fans would love to see the two clash at WrestleMania – the biggest stage of all. Tanoai Reed (born February 10, 1974) is a Hollywood stunt man and actor.. Reed was born in Honolulu, Hawaii of Samoan and Norwegian, Swedish, Irish descent. While growing up, Dwayne’s parents moved a lot because of his … At Euphoria 2013, they lost to Thunder and Lightning. Well, here it goes. They feuded with several tag teams in WXW and focused to regain the WXW Tag Team Championship. After his football career, Johnson decided to pursue a career as a professional wrestler. PIC: Dwayne Johnson's cousin Tanoai Reed is the spitting image of him - and his stunt double. The Real Housewives of Atlanta After Show, The Real Housewives of New Jersey After Show. The team reformed in April 2009 at a WXW show with Afa Jr. and L.A. Nia joined the E! The Usos (born August 22, 1985) are a Samoan American professional wrestling tag team consisting of twin brothers Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, who appear in WWE where they are former two-time WWE Tag Team Champions. He once saved his mother’s life. List of family relations in professional wrestling, "The Rock Police Chase Preceded Mom's Head-On Car Accident", "Samoan Dynasty's first WXW Tag Team Championship summary", "Samoan Dynasty's second WXW Tag Team Championship summary", "The Family Business: The Anoa'i and Harts", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anoa%27i_family&oldid=1015998329, Articles with dead external links from November 2010, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Tovaleomanaia Amituana'i (Leoso Ripley)(1920-1988), I'aulualo Folau Solofa Fatu Sr. (1945-2020), Mataniufeagaimaleata Fitisemanu (Ata Maivia), This page was last edited on 4 April 2021, at 20:31. [10] Their tag team was formed in 1997 in WXW, the promotion of one half of The Wild Samoans, Samu's father and Matt's uncle Afa Anoa'i. But that's not all: his grandfather on his mom's side was also a wrestler: "High Chief" Peter Maivia. 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