WWE is a place where many family members have made their mark in the wrestling industry. From the legendary Hart family to the iconic Flair family, there are many examples of relatives who have shared the ring or supported each other backstage. One of the most prominent and influential families in WWE history is the Anoa’i family, also known as the Samoan dynasty. This family consists of many Samoan wrestlers who have achieved great success and fame in WWE and other promotions. Some of the most notable members of this family are The Rock, Roman Reigns, The Usos, Rikishi, Yokozuna, and The Wild Samoans.
But what about Tamina, the fierce and powerful female wrestler who has been part of WWE since 2010? Is she related to The Usos, the charismatic and dynamic tag team champions who are also part of the Anoa’i family? The answer is yes, but not by blood. Tamina and The Usos are related by marriage, as they are both connected to the same branch of the Samoan dynasty. Here is how Tamina and The Usos are related and what their roles are in the Anoa’i family tree.
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Tamina’s Father: Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka
Tamina’s father is Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, a legendary wrestler who was known for his high-flying moves and his signature splash from the top rope. Snuka was born in Fiji, but he was of Samoan descent. He started his wrestling career in 1970 and wrestled for various promotions such as NWA, AWA, WWF, ECW, and WCW. He was a fan favorite and a pioneer of hardcore wrestling. He also had memorable feuds with Roddy Piper, Bob Backlund, Don Muraco, and The Undertaker.
Snuka was not a member of the Anoa’i family by blood, but he was considered an honorary member because of his close friendship with Afa and Sika Anoa’i, also known as The Wild Samoans. The Wild Samoans were a dominant tag team who won multiple championships in WWF and NWA. They were also the uncles of The Rock and Roman Reigns. Snuka often teamed up with The Wild Samoans and they formed a stable called The Islanders in WWF.
Snuka had six children from four different relationships. Tamina was his fourth child and his second daughter. She was born on January 10, 1978. Her mother was Sharon Georgi, Snuka’s third wife. Tamina followed her father’s footsteps and became a wrestler in 2009. She signed with WWE and made her debut on May 24, 2010 as a heel, aligning herself with The Usos.
Tamina’s Cousins: The Usos
The Usos are Jimmy and Jey Uso, twin brothers who were born on August 22, 1985. Their father is Rikishi, another famous wrestler who was part of the Anoa’i family. Rikishi was born as Solofa Fatu Jr., the son of Solofa Fatu Sr., who was the brother of Afa and Sika Anoa’i. Rikishi started his wrestling career in 1985 and wrestled for various promotions such as WWF, WCW, ECW, TNA, and NJPW. He was best known for his stink face move and his dance moves with Too Cool.
Rikishi married Talisua Fuavai in 1989 and they had six children together. Jimmy and Jey were their third and fourth children respectively. They also followed their father’s footsteps and became wrestlers in 2007. They signed with WWE and made their debut on May 24, 2010 as heels, attacking The Hart Dynasty.
Tamina is not related to The Usos by blood, but she is their cousin by marriage. This is because Tamina’s husband is Jonathan Fatu, who is also a wrestler known as Jimmy Uso’s tag team partner. Together, they form the duo The Usos. Jonathan Fatu is the son of Samuel Fatu, who is Rikishi’s brother and another member of the Anoa’i family. Samuel Fatu was also a wrestler who went by the name of Tonga Kid or Tama in WWF and WCW.
Tamina married Jonathan Fatu in 2014 and they have two daughters together: Milaneta and Maleata. Tamina also has two daughters from a previous relationship: Briana and Myla.
Tamina’s Role in the Anoa’i Family
Tamina is one of the few female wrestlers who belong to the Anoa’i family. She is also one of the longest-tenured female wrestlers in WWE history, having been with the company for over 11 years. She has competed in various matches and feuds with other female wrestlers such as Natalya, Beth Phoenix, AJ Lee, Paige, Sasha Banks, and Charlotte Flair. She has also teamed up with other female wrestlers such as Naomi, Nia Jax, and Lana.
Tamina has not won any championships in WWE yet, but she has come close several times. She has challenged for the Divas Championship, the Women’s Championship, and the Women’s Tag Team Championship. She has also participated in the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match, the first-ever women’s Elimination Chamber match, and the first-ever women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
Tamina is a respected and loyal member of the Anoa’i family. She has supported and defended her cousins The Usos in their matches and feuds with other tag teams such as The New Day, The Shield, The Wyatt Family, and The Bar. She has also aligned herself with her cousin Roman Reigns, who is the current Universal Champion and the leader of the Anoa’i family. Tamina is part of Reigns’ faction called The Bloodline, along with The Usos and Paul Heyman.
Tamina is proud of her Samoan heritage and her family legacy. She often wears Samoan-themed attire and accessories to honor her father and her ancestors. She also performs the Samoan splash as a tribute to her father’s signature move. She is a fierce and powerful wrestler who embodies the spirit and strength of the Samoan dynasty.
