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- Published: Jul. 17, 2026, 11:42 a.m.
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Former WWE wrestling prima Siva Afi has died.
He was 77.
The news was first shared by Book Pro Wrestlers’ Steve Stasiak connected Facebook.
“We are saddened to study that Siva Afi has passed away, arsenic confirmed by his family,” Stasiak wrote. “Born Papali’itele Max Amata Taogaga, Siva Afi made his people astir nan world earlier galore fans came to cognize him during his clip successful nan WWF successful nan precocious 1980s. A talented jock and charismatic performer, he was known for his unforgettable Samoan presentation, his unthinkable occurrence weapon dancing, and his earthy beingness some wrong and extracurricular nan ring. Away from wrestling, he besides worked arsenic a stuntman and served arsenic a bodyguard for character Burt Reynolds.”
Afi began wrestling successful 1974 and wrestled done 1997. He was champion known for his tally successful nan WWE from 1986 done 1988. He was primitively billed arsenic “Superfly Afi” and was presented arsenic nan relative of prima Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka.
He near nan WWE to return a occupation pinch Reynolds.
“Over nan years, we’ve had nan privilege of speaking pinch galore of Siva Afi’s peers, and 1 things was ever consistent: they said of him pinch genuine respect and affection,” Stasiak wrote. " “He was remembered not only arsenic a talented performer, but arsenic a kind, humble man who near a affirmative belief connected nan group who knew him.
“Our thoughts and prayers are pinch his family, friends, and everyone whose lives he touched. Rest successful peace, Siva Afi. Thank you for nan memories and for nan bequest you time off behind.”
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