Ep 212: The Wild Samoans
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We’re back to our regular episodes as we talk about Afa & Sika, the Wild Samoans. Two of the leaders of the Anoa’i Samoan wrestling family, we see them as multiple-time WWF Tag Team Champions against wrestlers like Andre the Giant, Tony Atlas, Mr. Fuji, and more. Join us as we talk about an underrated tag team from the 1980s. Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: MSG debut vs Ivan Putski & Tito Santa, WWF Tag Team Championships, Jan 21, 1980 Promo - Lou Albano, but also Bob Backlund and Larry Zybszko - July 12, 1980 vs Tony Garea & Rene Goulet, WWF Tag Team Title Tournament Finals, Sept 20, 1980 vs The Strongbows, WWF Tag Team Championships, March 8, 1983 vs Andre The Giant, Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas, January 23, 1984 vs Mr. Fuji & Tiger Chung Lee, July 7, 1984
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