Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama

Known as: The Samoan Savage, The Tonga Kid, TKPA, Sam Fatu, Fatu, Nikozuna, Samoano I, Tonga, Islander Tama, Tama, Wild Samoan Savage
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Samuel Larry Fatu was born in San Francisco, California on October 11, 1965, and he is currently 59 years old.

Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Samuel Larry Fatu
  • Ring Names
    • The Samoan Savage ( March 9, 2024 - March 9, 2024)
    • The Tonga Kid ( November 29, 2001 - March 8, 2024)
    • The Samoan Savage ( October 10, 1999 - October 15, 2002)
    • TKPA ( July 17, 2002 - July 17, 2002)
    • Sam Fatu ( December 15, 1997 - April 15, 1998)
    • Fatu ( January 27, 1996 - October 9, 1999)
    • Nikozuna ( July 22, 1995 - September 28, 1997)
    • The Tonga Kid ( June 26, 1993 - July 21, 1995)
    • The Samoan Savage ( March 9, 1992 - June 25, 1993)
    • Samoano I ( February 9, 1992 - March 8, 1992)
    • The Samoan Savage ( October 28, 1989 - February 8, 1992)
    • Tonga ( April 22, 1989 - October 27, 1989)
    • Islander Tama ( January 6, 1989 - April 21, 1989)
    • Tama ( October 12, 1986 - January 5, 1989)
    • The Tonga Kid ( August 4, 1983 - October 11, 1986)
    • Wild Samoan Savage ( January 1, 1983 - August 3, 1983)
  • Born October 11, 1965 (age 59)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place San Francisco, California
  • Billed From
    • Tonga - as Tonga Kid
    • “The Isle of Samoa" - as Samoan Savage
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Nicknames Samoan Savage

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler ( March 9, 2024 - March 9, 2024)
    • Part Time Wrestler ( October 5, 2018 - August 18, 2019)
    • Wrestler ( January 1, 1983 - August 19, 2011)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY February 11, 1995 August 19, 2011
    Promotion Nu-Wrestling EvolutionNWE October 22, 2005 January 29, 2006
    Promotion Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONEZERO ONE August 22, 2002 October 15, 2002
    Promotion Extreme Championship WrestlingECW April 11, 1998 April 15, 1998
    Promotion Asistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAA August 6, 1995 October 7, 1995
    Promotion Universal Wrestling AssociationUWA February 9, 1992 February 23, 1992
    Promotion Universal Wrestling AssociationUWA April 7, 1991 June 2, 1991
    Promotion Super World SportsSWS October 18, 1990 February 7, 1991
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW, National Wrestling AllianceNWA October 28, 1989 September 16, 1990
    Promotion Capitol Sports PromotionsCSP January 6, 1989 March 4, 1989
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF August 16, 1986 May 27, 1988
    Promotion Texas All-Star WrestlingTASW January 26, 1986 February 23, 1986
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA March 23, 1985 April 28, 1985
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF October 20, 1984 January 16, 1985
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA, Southeastern Championship WrestlingSECW June 4, 1984 December 25, 1984
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF May 2, 1983 June 2, 1984

  • Images History

    Oct 2018
    Oct 2018
    Apr 1998
    Apr 1998
    Oct 1989
    Oct 1989
    May 1987
    May 1987
    Aug 1986
    Aug 1986
    Jan 1983
    Jan 1983

  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel May 30, 1987 March 9, 2024
    Face August 16, 1986 May 29, 1987
    Heel January 1, 1983 August 15, 1986

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    ECW Low Card April 11, 1998 April 15, 1998
    WCW Mid Card October 28, 1989 September 16, 1990
    WWE Mid Card August 16, 1986 May 27, 1988
    WWE Mid Card October 20, 1984 August 15, 1986
    WWE Low Card September 24, 1983 June 2, 1984
    WWE Inactive House show wrestler only May 2, 1983 September 23, 1983

  • Finishers

    • Diving Headbutt

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris - Single ( September 2, 1995 - September 2, 1995)
    • Theme Song “Escape! (a)” by Frank Ricotti & Gary George Kettel - Single ( May 18, 1990 - September 16, 1990)
    • Theme Song “Halloween Theme - Main Title” by John Carpenter - Single ( February 27, 1988 - May 27, 1988)
    • Theme Song “The Rhythm of the Heat (Intro Cut)” by Peter Gabriel - Single ( October 5, 1986 - February 26, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Continental Championship Wrestling

    • 3 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Johnny Rich)

    Universal Wrestling Association

    • 1 UWA World Trios Championship (with Fatu and The Great Kokina)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Dan Kroffat)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWF Slammy Award - Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Scholarship Award (1987 — with Haku, André the Giant, Hercules, King Kong Bundy, and Harley Race)

Teams & Relations

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