Guide Note

Umaga is a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Fast Facts

Real name: Edward "Eddie" Fatu
Born: March 28, 1973
Billed height: 6'4"
Billed weight: 348 lbs.
Finisher: Samoan Spike
2-time WWE Intercontinental Champion
Younger brother of Rikishi
Cousin of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
"Umaga" comes from the final part of the Samoan tattooing process, meaning "the end"

WWE Career

Eddie Fatu debuted as the character Umaga in 2006. With tattoos on his face and body, he was dubbed the "Samoan bulldozer" for his intensely physical wrestling style. Umaga immediately started feuding with Ric Flair upon his arrival, then fought against Kane for the rest of 2006.

Up to this time, Umaga was never pinned, and therefore declared himself the #1 contender for the WWE Championship in 2007. His streak would end at the hands of then-champion John Cena at both the New Year's Revolution and Royal Rumble pay-per-views.

Trumped

Perhaps Umaga's biggest match to date has been against Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 23. Billed as the "Battle of the Billionaires," Umaga wrestled on behalf of WWE owner Vince McMahon while Lashley fought for Donald Trump. If either man lost, the "billionaire" they represented would have to shave their head.

With the help of referee Stone Cold Steve Austin, Lashley pinned Umaga, and to the delight of fans, McMahon left the arena bald.

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Umaga

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Wikipedia: Eddie Fatu
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YouTube Video: Umaga vs. Steve-O (Time: 4:14)

Umaga News and Articles

Google News Search: Umaga
Washington Post: Pro Wrestling Suspends 10 Linked to Steroid Ring (8/31/07)
Sports Illustrated: 14 wrestlers tied to pipeline 'Crush,' 'Edge' among those who received 'roids (8/30/07)
The Sun: Steroid stars booted off Raw (7/12/07)

Umaga Photos

WWE.com: Umaga Photo Gallery
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Umaga Videos

WWE.com: Umaga Videos
YouTube and Google Video: Umaga
YouTube: Umaga vs Steve-O (Time: 4:14)
YouTube: Jeff Hardy VS Umaga Intercont. champion (4th sep 07) (Time: 10:09)
YouTube: New Years Revolution 2007 John Cena Vs. Umaga Part 1 | Part 2 (Time: 13:21)
YouTube: Cena VS Umaga - Last Man Standing part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 (Time: 27:14)
YouTube: Handicap Match - Triple H vs Umaga & Carlito (4th sep 07) (Time: 9:02)
YouTube: Bobby Lashley vs Umaga Part 1 @ WM 23 | Part 2 | Part 3 (Time: 25:50)

Umaga Fansites, Blogs, and Forums

Google Blog Search: Umaga
Ppdingles: WWE Monday Night RAW report for 9-10-07
Pojoslam: Umaga added to the list
HellionsMagazine: Umaga vs. Jackass cancelled.

Umaga Timeline

March 28, 1973: Born
1995: Starts training to become a pro wrestler by his uncles Afa & Sika.
1995: Starts wrestling for his uncle's World Xtreme Wrestling Federation.
2002: Eddie joins the WWE with his cousin Matt Anoa'i as part of a tag team named 3 Minute Warning.
2003: Eddie Fatu is released from the WWE after being involved in a barfight.
2003: Wrestles for TNA under the name Ekmo.
2004: Wrestles for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) under the name Jamal.
2005: Wrestles for Hawai'i Championship Wrestling.
2006: Rejoins the WWE under the name Umaga.
2007: He is named as one of 10 wrestlers who are suspended for being named in a investigation on a online pharmacy.

Umaga Biographies and Profiles

WWE.com: Umaga Biography
Wikipedia: Eddie Fatu
IMDb: Eddie Fatu

Umaga Merchandise

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