Justin Anoa’I is famous as the son of an American wrestler who went by the ring name Yokozuna. Justin Anoa’i hails from one of the most famous wrestling families, the Anoa’i family. Yokozuna, The Usos, Umaga, and The Rock are some of the family members. However, Justin Anoa’i doesn’t seem to have followed in his father’s footsteps as a wrestler and keeps a low profile. His father died young, aged 34, but he already was a two-time world champion.
So, what does the son of Yokozuna do for a living? And what legacy did he leave behind? Please read on to learn more.
Justin Anoa’i Bio
Justin Anoa’I was born to his parents, Yokozuna and Monica Anoa’i. Details of Justin’s upbringing have been kept away from the public eye. It is also unknown where he attended school or what he does for a living. Justin does not own any known social media handle, making his life a mystery to those who wish to know more about him.
Justin Anoa’i Siblings
Justin has a sister named Keilani Anoa’i, whose date of birth is unknown. Like her brother, Keilani has stayed under the radar her entire life, and little information is available concerning her life. What she does for a living is also a mystery.
Justin Anoa’i Parents
Justin’s mother is Monica Anoa’i. She prefers to keep details of her life before marrying Yokozuna private. It’s also unclear when she met and married the WWF champion, but she was his partner until he died in 2000. Monica is famous as the wife of Yokozuna.
Yokozuna’s ring name references Japan’s highest rank in professional sumo wrestling. He was born Agatupu Rodney Anoa’i on 2 October 1966 in San Francisco, California. A member of the Anoa’i wrestling family, his cousins, who are well-known wrestlers, include Samu, Roman Reigns, The Rock, Umaga, Rosey, and Manu. The Usos were his first cousins, while Sika, Afa, and The Wild Samoans were his uncles. Yokozuna’s uncles trained him in the family business from a young age.
Yokozuna made his debut in the world of wrestling in 1984. Afa Anoa trained him. Although he represented Japan in his wrestling career, he was a Samoan American. Yokozuna’s first exposure was with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) as Kokina Maximus. He was billed as the biggest Samoan wrestler ever.
Yokozuna joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1992 through Vince McMahon. He appeared in the ring until 1999, always followed by his manager, Mr. Fuji, with a wooden bucket of salt while waving a Japanese flag. In the WWF, he was the winner of the 1993 Royal Rumble, a two-time WWWF World Heavyweight Champion, and a two-time WWF Tag Team Champion. Yokozuna’s cousins, The Usos and Rikishi, inducted him posthumously into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.
Anoai died from pulmonary edema on 23 October 2000, three weeks past his 34th birthday. He died at the Moat House Hotel on Paradise Street in Liverpool while on tour for All-Star Wrestling.
Wrapping Up
Being born in a recognized family like the Anoa’i demands total commitment to the game, but Justin beat the odds and chose a life away from the limelight. It remains to be seen whether he’ll come out of the radar one day.
