𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧

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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧

The Anoaʻi family (Samoan: [anoˈaʔi] ah-noh-AH ee) is a family of professional wrestlers originating from the Samoan Islands. Family members have comprised several tag teams and stables within a variety of promotions, most notably WWE. Famous members of the family include Icy, Roman Reigns, and WWE Hall of Famers Rikishi, Yokozuna, and the Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika). Other notable members include The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso), Umaga, Rosey, Jacob Fatu, and Solo Sikoa, among others.

Reverend Amituanaʻi Anoaʻi and Peter Maivia were blood brothers, a connection that continued with Amituanaʻi's sons Afa and Sika, who regard Peter as their uncle. Peter married Ofelia "Lia" Fuataga, who already had a daughter named Ata, whom he adopted and raised as his own. Ata married wrestler Rocky Johnson, and the couple became the parents of Dwayne Johnson, who wrestled as Rocky Maivia and The Rock before establishing himself as an actor. His daughter Simone Johnson performs in WWE as Ava. Peter's first cousin Joseph Fanene was the father of Savelina Fanene, who is known in WWE as Nia Jax.

Peter Maivia Jr., son of Peter Maivia, wrestled for NWA Polynesian Pro Wrestling. Hollywood stuntman Tanoai Reed (known as Toa on The American Gladiators) is the great-nephew of Peter's wife Lia Maivia. Ricky Johnson, Rocky Johnson's brother, was also a professional wrestler.

Jade Fatu, known in WWE as Jade Cargill, married into the family by marrying Roman Reigns. Trinity Fatu, known in WWE as Naomi, married into the family by marrying Jimmy Uso. Taliyah Fatu, known as Yaya Braxton, married into the family by marrying Jey Uso. Texie Fatu, known in WWE as Issa Love, married into the family by marrying Solo Sikoa.

Sika Anoaʻi's daughter Alia Anoaʻi Leone is a singer-songwriter and music producer. Alia is the half-sister of Roman Reigns and the older sister of Icy. Alia is married to Alipate Leone, known as Tama Tonga.

Jimmy Snuka is related by marriage, having been married to Peter Maivia's niece Sharon. Jimmy's children Sarona Snuka, known as Tamina, and Jimmy Snuka Jr, known as Deuce or Sim Snuka, have both wrestled for WWE. Dwayne Johnson considers Tonga ʻUliʻuli Fifita, known in wrestling as Haku, his uncle. Tonga's sons Alipate, known as Tama Tonga, Tevita, known as Tanga Loa, and Tautuiaki, known as Hikuleo, and their cousin Simi, known as Bad Luck Fale, have all wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Afa Anoaʻi's daughter Lynn Toval Anoaʻi (Vale Anoaʻi) is an author and artist. Vale's husband wrestles for World Xtreme Wrestling as Vertigo "The Cure" Rivera.

Journey Fatu, son of Sam Fatu, wrestles primarily in deathmatches.

Isayah Fatu (Zilla Fatu), son of the late Eddie "Umaga" Fatu, wrestles in Booker T's Reality of Wrestling.

Jeremiah Peniata Fatu (Thamiko T. Fatu), son of Rikishi, wrestles on the independent circuit.

Sean Maluta, Afa's nephew, was a participant in WWE's Cruiserweight Classic tournament. Afa's nephew David Tua is a professional boxer.

 Afa's nephew David Tua is a professional boxer

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