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Another Anoa’i Family Member Reveals Battle With Cancer
Two days later and the WWE Universe is still rocked after the announcement on Monday by Roman Reigns that he is once again dealing with leukemia and subsequently relinquished the Universal Championship.
Of course, Roman’s real name is Joe Anoa’i and he comes from the infamous Samoan family tree that has brought us the likes of Peter Maivia, The Wild Samoans, Umaga, The Rock, The Usos and a host of other Superstars. Following Reigns’ revelation this week, today we have learned he’s not the only member of the family battling a serious health issue.
Samu Anoa’i, competed alongside WWE Hall Of Famer Rikishi as The Samoan SWAT Team in WCW and The Headshrinkers in the WWF after getting his start in the early 1980’s. The former WWF Tag Team Champion took to Facebook today to reveal he is currently dealing with stage four liver cancer and is in need of a transplant:
I want to take a minute to address the situation with myself and that of my family.
I recently have posted I am selling shirts “Anoa’i Strong”
These shirts have been for sale for many years and in light of the current situation that has struck myself and my family, I have decided to change the shirts to various colors for cancer.
My cousins news has struck the world and we are all devastated at this time. What many of you may or may not know is I am also dealing with stage 4 liver cancer and am currently waiting for God’s grace to help me get a transplant.
I am an elder member of my family and in no way am I or my family attempting to profit from any serious sickness. Instead, I want to use our name in order to help doctors and researchers find ways to cure this evil sickness.
I do not endorse or will I ever endorse profit on the misfortune of others or myself or that of my family.
I want all of my friends, family and fans to know we will always remain “Anoa’i Strong.” and these shirts will remain for sale and we will be speaking with various cancer organizations on how we can help.
Until you can stand in the shoes we stand in you will never know the pain and the struggle we endure daily.
Respectfully
Samu Anoa’i
Everybody here at The Chairshot would like to wish both Roman Reigns and Samu Anoa’i a speedy recovery.
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