The Rock and The Usos are two of the most popular and successful names in WWE history. They have entertained millions of fans with their charisma, athleticism and skills in the ring. But did you know that they are also related by blood? In this article, we will explore how The Rock and The Usos are connected through their family tree and what their relationship is like.
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The Anoa’i Family Legacy
The Rock and The Usos belong to the famous Anoa’i family, which is a dynasty of Samoan wrestlers that spans several generations. The Anoa’i family has produced many legendary wrestlers, such as High Chief Peter Maivia, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, Yokozuna, Umaga, Roman Reigns, Nia Jax and many more.
The Anoa’i family traces its roots to Amituana’i Anoa’i, who was a high chief of Samoa and a wrestler himself. He had two sons, Afa and Sika, who formed the tag team The Wild Samoans and became one of the most dominant teams in wrestling history. Afa and Sika had several children who followed their footsteps into wrestling, including Samu, Rosey, Manu, Afa Jr., Lloyd Anoa’i and Matt Anoa’i.
One of Afa’s sons, Rikishi, is the father of The Usos. Rikishi, whose real name is Solofa Fatu Jr., is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion and a three-time WWE Tag Team Champion. He is best known for his signature move, the Stink Face, where he would rub his buttocks on his opponent’s face. Rikishi married Talisua Fuavai-Fatu and had six children with her: Joshua Samuel Fatu (Jey Uso), Jonathan Solofa Fatu (Jimmy Uso), Joseph Fatu (Roman Reigns), Thavana Monalisa Fatu (Nia Jax), Jeremiah Peniata Fatu (Solo Sikoa) and Jorel Fatu.
The Rock’s Connection to The Usos
The Rock, whose real name is Dwayne Johnson, is not a direct descendant of Amituana’i Anoa’i, but he is still related to him through a blood brotherhood. Amituana’i Anoa’i was blood brothers with Peter Maivia, who was also a high chief of Samoa and a wrestler. Peter Maivia had a daughter named Ata Maivia, who married Rocky Johnson, a Canadian wrestler and former WWE Tag Team Champion. Rocky Johnson and Ata Maivia had one son: Dwayne Johnson.
This means that The Rock and The Usos are cousins through their great-grandfather Peter Maivia, who was blood brothers with their great-grandfather Amituana’i Anoa’i. They share the same Samoan heritage and wrestling legacy that has been passed down from generation to generation.
The Rock and The Usos’ Relationship
The Rock and The Usos have had a few interactions on WWE television over the years. In 2016, when The Rock made a surprise appearance on RAW, he was confronted by The New Day, who mocked him and his family. The Usos came to his aid and helped him fend off the trio. They then celebrated together in the ring and hugged each other.
The Rock has also expressed his admiration and respect for his cousins on social media. In 2017, he congratulated them on winning the SmackDown Tag Team Championship for the third time and praised them for their hard work and talent. He also called them his “uso’s”, which means “brothers” in Samoan.
The Usos have also shown their appreciation for their cousin on several occasions. In 2019, they posted a video of them performing The Rock’s signature catchphrase: “If you smell what The Rock is cooking”. They also thanked him for inspiring them to pursue their dreams and become wrestlers.
The Rock and The Usos have a strong bond that goes beyond wrestling. They are family members who share a common passion, culture and heritage. They are proud of their roots and proud of each other’s achievements. They are truly related by bloodline.
