Karmen Petrovic becomes No. 1 Contender to Stephanie Vaquer’s title: NXT highlights, Feb. 18, 2025Karmen Petrovic will challenge new NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer after winning an incredible Triple Threat Match. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT02/18/2025 - 20:47
Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe - NXT Championship No. 1 Contender's Match - First fall highlights : WWE NXT, March 9, 2016Did Sami Zayn or Samoa Joe take an early lead in this 2-out-of-3 Falls Match? Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.03/09/2016 - 14:17
SummerSlam in 60 Seconds: SummerSlam 1994Catch all the action from SummerSlam 1994, including a Steel Cage Match between brothers Bret and Owen Hart.07/30/2013 - 00:31
Road Warriors vs. Wild Samoans: Starrcade 1989The Road Warriors compete against the Wild Samoans in a tag team tournament on Starrcade 1989.04/16/2013 - 17:51
The Wild Samoans vs. Rick Martel & Tony Garea - World Tag Team Championship Match: November 8, 1980Rick Martel & Tony Garea try to make history be defeating The Wild Samoans for the World Tag Team Championships.09/24/2012 - 17:10
The Wild Samoans vs. Bob Backlund & Pedro Morales - World Tag Team Championship Match: Showdown at Shea, August 9, 1980WWE Champion Bob Backlund looks to add another title to his name as he teams with Pedro Morales to take on the Wild Samoans for the World Tag Team Championship at Shea Stadium.06/27/2012 - 19:09
Andre the Giant and Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka vs. Wild Samoans: February 18, 1983The unique pairing of Jimmy Snuka and Andre the Giant uses creative maneuvers to battle the cohesive unit of the Wild Samoans at Madison Square Garden on February 18, 1983.02/03/2012 - 09:55
Dusty Rhodes vs. Samoan #3: May 23, 1983Dusty Rhodes has his way with the risk-taking Samoan #3 at Madison Square Garden on May 23, 1983. Gorilla Monsoon conducts an interview with The American Dream following the bout.02/03/2012 - 10:28
Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas vs. Wild Samoans: World Tag Team Championship Match - Championship Wrestling, December 10, 1983Lou Albano makes a costly error in a thrilling No Disqualification Match for the World Tag Team Championship with the Wild Samoans and the team of Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas on Championship Wrestling.02/03/2012 - 11:27
Koko B. Ware vs. Sika: February 23, 1987Koko B. Ware uses his cunning -- and a little bit of crawling -- to take Sika by complete surprise in their bout at Madison Square Garden on February 23, 1987.02/03/2012 - 17:05
Bob Backlund vs. Samoan #3: WWE Championship Wrestling, January 8, 1984Hulk Hogan shockingly returns to WWE after a three-year absence to help Bob Backlund face the onslaught of the Wild Samoans and Lou Albano on the January 7, 1984 edition of Championship Wrestling.02/06/2012 - 10:22
Wild Samoans: 2007 WWE Hall of Fame InducteesThe Wild Samoans, inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, were one of the most intimidating tag teams in history, and won 21 tag team championships over the course of their 30-year career.02/10/2012 - 17:31
Full NXT highlights: Feb. 18, 2025Check out all the action from NXT, featuring an epic contract signing, a Six-Woman Tag Team Match and more. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT02/18/2025 - 23:09
Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace defeat Fatal Influence: NXT highlights, Feb. 18, 2025NXT Women’s Champion Giulia teams with NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace to battle Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT02/18/2025 - 22:27
TNA’s Moose is coming for Oba Femi and the NXT Championship: NXT exclusive, Feb. 18, 2025TNA X-Division Champion Moose has his eyes set on Oba Femi after his shocking arrival in NXT. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more.02/18/2025 - 21:49
Ashante “Thee” Adonis sends a message on Karmen Petrovic’s behalf: NXT exclusive, Feb. 18, 2025Ashante “Thee” Adonis gives an update on Karmen Petrovic’s status and about her future match against Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more.02/18/2025 - 21:38
Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson: NXT highlights, Feb. 18, 2025Sol Ruca and Zaria once again team together to take on Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT02/18/2025 - 21:34
FULL SEGMENT: Ricky Saints signs his NXT contract: NXT, Feb. 18, 2025Ricky Saints signs his NXT contract despite chaos caused by Ethan Page, Je’Von Evans and Wes Lee. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT02/18/2025 - 21:29
Jordynne Grace saves Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer from Fatal Influence: NXT highlights, Feb. 18, 2025“The Juggernaut” Jordynne Grace repels a Fatal Influence attack on NXT Women’s Champion Giulia and NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT02/18/2025 - 20:50
Karmen Petrovic becomes No. 1 Contender to Stephanie Vaquer’s title: NXT highlights, Feb. 18, 2025Karmen Petrovic will challenge new NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer after winning an incredible Triple Threat Match. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT02/18/2025 - 20:47
Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe - NXT Championship No. 1 Contender's Match - First fall highlights : WWE NXT, March 9, 2016Did Sami Zayn or Samoa Joe take an early lead in this 2-out-of-3 Falls Match? Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.03/09/2016 - 14:17
World Tag Team Champions; 2007 WWE Hall of Fame Inductees
The Wild Samoans: Bio
The world of wrestling is deep seeded with tradition. There are many second- and third-generation wrestlers who have made marks in the business, but there is one family that has produced more champions than any -- The Anoa'i family. What began with High Chief Peter Maivia was passed on to nephews Afa & Sika, who took WWE by storm in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.
Arthur "Afa" Anoa'i began his career being trained by his Uncle Peter Maivia and cousin Rocky Johnson after he left the United States Marine Corps. Afa would then train his brother, Leati "Sika" Anoa'i, and the two would form a tag team. They began their careers in Stampede Wrestling before they debuted in WWE in 1979.
The Wild Samoans joined with manager Captain Lou Albano as they ascended the tag division. Afa & Sika were two men of very few words, but of many quirks. They grunted, picked their noses, they ate raw fish and they … starred in movies? Yes, Afa & Sika were cast in the 1987 cult-classic Body Slam, which also starred The Tonga Kid (Afa's nephew), as well as WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper. Most importantly, though, they won championships.
Afa & Sika claimed their first World Tag Team Championship in April 1980, holding the titles for nearly four months. Their second run would last two months, while their third and final title reign would be the longest at just over eight months. They battled the likes of Tony Garea & Rick Martel, Bob Backlund & Pedro Morales, The Strongbows and even cousin Rocky Johnson. It was the team of Johnson & Tony Atlas that ended the third title reign of The Wild Samoans.
When The Wild Samoans split, Sika sought out the managerial services of Mr. Fuji and even took part in the WrestleMania IV Battle Royal. Afa was not seen in WWE until returning in 1992 to manage The Headshrinkers, a team with ties to The Wild Samoans, both professionally and by blood. Samu is Afa's son, and partner Rikishi Fatu is nephew to both Afa & Sika. Under the leadership of Afa, The Headshrinkers terrorized WWE competition and captured the World Tag Team Championship on one occasion.
The Wild Samoans' impact in the ring as performers was immense, and they have continued to have a huge impact on the world of wrestling since their in-ring escapades ended. They no longer have the unorthodox behavior that made them so dangerous in the ‘70s, but they have over 30 years of wrestling knowledge to share with their students at The Wild Samoan Training Center.
Afa & Sika have trained many of the Superstars WWE fans have come to know over the years, including former WWE Champion Yokozuna and former WWE Superstars Rikishi, Tonga Kid, Virgil, Michael P.S. Hayes and Billy Kidman. Afa & Sika are also credited with training Snitsky, as well as multiple-time World Champion Batista and most recently, Sika's son Roman Reigns. All-in-all, between in-ring action, managerial services and their training, the Wild Samoans have won or produced winners of over 50 championships. The ferocious style that Afa & Sika displayed in the ring can be seen through the competitors that have passed through the Wild Samoan Training Center.
Their sons and trainees, Samula "Samu" Anoa'i (Afa) and Matt "Rosey" Anoa'i (Sika), were the ones to induct Afa & Sika into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.