Umaga - The Legacy Of Eddie Fatu - The Darker Side Of The Ring: Full Episode

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[@OriginalWrestlingDocumentaries]

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[@fabianwendygino6920]

Even though I never made it to WWE or TNA I was fortunate to train with Eki aka Umaga for several years and I learned a lot from him about Pro Wrestling and life outside Pro Wrestling of which I wasn't prepared back then. God bless him. RIP

[@OhSoNasty]

What made you give up on your wrestling dream?

[@bigmo7219]

Appreciate you sharing with us!

[@nexpro6118]

And I trained, Batman.

[@bigmo7219]

@@nexpro6118 do better next time

[@ryley7787]

@nexpro & I trained Cunnilingus with your mum. Always that one person in comments.. TBA ms for sharing Fabian 🙌🏽💯🙌🏽

[@royalty4521]

Man when I was 8 I met Umaga at the Chicago Air port and he made my dad seem like the toughest guy saying he wouldn't mess with him, out of all the wrestlers I've met through the years I can honestly say he was the best encounter I've had, I still have umaga gear if the archives ever decided they want it.

[@DarkriftGaming]

That’s An amazing man right there, building up, getting over and putting over a kids dad! ♥️

[@Jacket97]

That's a really cool story! His whole family seem like cool people

[@icetiger2414]

That’s so awesome man!! Umaga putting ur dad over is insane 😂😂 I’m sure u were on ur best behavior for the next year or so

[@danielwilson9724]

What made Umaga get to the point of saying that about your dad anyhow? Sorry if I'm buggin, I'm just one of them people that overthinks certain situations and when there's something I'm not sure of it can drive me insane to know the answer which is crazy within itself I know, but here we are wondering what made him start putting your pops over lol

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

@@danielwilson9724it’s probably just his character as a person, knowing the importance of a strong father figure to a child. A few simple words like “I wouldn’t mess with your dad” would make a naive child think “you’re afraid of MY father, I guess I better be on my best behaviour from here on in “. I would imagine his father and friends told him he has certain responsibilities as a public figure and one of those responsibilities is to keep kids on the right path.

[@VERDICTInsanity]

The irony that Umaga had to drop the title to Jeff due to a wellness violation 🤣 Very respectful bio of his wrestling life 👍 I miss Umaga so much, he was a literal monster heel and we don’t have enough of those in WWE. I couldn’t take my eyes off Umaga when he was in the ring, he should’ve won the rumble or an elimination chamber or something like that. RIP Edward Fatu

[@dontrll947]

That is a crazy person to rely on cause im pretty sure jeff just came off his

[@Matt-cr4vv]

Yeah he had a violation in July 2007 and won this title a couple months later. Sad but ironic.

[@renegadecomic7577]

Lol you petty

[@dontrll947]

@@renegadecomic7577 it aint petty if its true acknowledge facts youll go farther in life

[@renegadecomic7577]

@@dontrll947 lol gotta love how the internet is filled with random losers most people avoid in real life.

[@ypmm53]

Umaga was one of the most underrated agile big men. The Anoi Family has had many deaths. Sad.., RIP..

[@davidfaxon3336]

Yours has too. The only difference is their family is known

[@fabianwendygino6920]

I knew Eddie Fatu aka Eki aka Umaga, he was more than just a friend, he was like a brother I always dreamed about and he was always was willing to help me, especially when I was down with severe depression so to say that I owe him my life doesn't even scratch the surface. RIP

[@horrorstew3577]

I was there for his last match..... Great f'kin dude... I Truly appreciate the memories he gave me and He was one of my personal all time favourite performers. Knowing he was such a great guy makes it even more painful he's no longer with us. He inspired many other people besides yourself and his legacy will never be forgotten . I've gotta ask ya...... Did you ever take his Somoan Drop ? Is it true Somoans lay that in harder than anyone? 🤣

[@zacharythomason7359]

Great Story my guy.

[@ypmm53]

My sincere condolences to you and all who knew him.

[@newcountryguy]

I knew him to. Went to school with him.

[@deelove7518]

How many post are you going to make about you knowing him? So what this isn't about you

[@mrmoose6619]

You have this great knack for making these wrestlers real people... that they have an outside life that we forget about sometimes. They aren't just the characters we see on TV. Another 10/10 job.

[@OriginalWrestlingDocumentaries]

Thankyou

[@charlesmarcus7864]

You didn’t realize this before😂

[@ladySmokinTreezfourtwnty]

You should watch WWE ,A&E legends/rivals & lost treasures

[@dudeluke8243]

I remember driving for Harris county I was a wrecker driver in Spring TX his wife had got into a minor car accident no one was hurt just a lil shook up after he knew no one was hurt and the car could be repaired he was very down to earth I remember talking to him and shaking his hand I didn't get to tow his wife's car which was a silver 300 Chrysler my bro in law did I remember he was a just a tremendously kind person.

[@KZ900R]

This was awesome. If Solo starts wearing his face paint I’d be stoked he pays tribute to him already and they’re building him up like his uncle.

[@karlepaul6632]

Umaga: The Samoan Bulldozer C'mon, that's gotta be one of the coolest and most badass nicknames ever! 🤟\m/💀\m/🤟

[@FreddieBlaze]

R.I.P. Umaga The Samoan Dynasty🇼🇸 Would of loved to see him in the Bloodline.

[@quintariosmith990]

Put him in this year’s hall of fame 🤦🏾‍♂️💯

[@ypmm53]

I missed Umaga! People always talk about Bam Bam Bigelow agility, I always think of Umaga. Fast, strong and big.

[@joshuagumpert8910]

Hell yeah! Don’t forget Big Boss Man and Rikishi

[@ypmm53]

@@joshuagumpert8910 yes. There were a few fast big man. But Umaga is in my top 3. When he jumped off the top rope, he flew or if he charged at you, he was a Mac truck with a the speed of a corvette.

[@joshuagumpert8910]

@@ypmm53 I completely agree with you. He was one of the best agile big men.

[@mangekyoumedia5617]

Umaga was genuinely terrifying growing up and he was a heel different from everyone else to that point, and his look was actually pretty badass. RIP one of the greats for sure.

[@greggillings9454]

It's awesome his sons get to continue his legacy. I don't watch wwe anymore but I'm sure I could be entertained by them. I love him saying as they are moving office furniture, it's now or never. And they haven't looked back as you said. Life cannot be explained. None of us truly know why and how long we are here. Making the best of each moment is cliche, but it's 100% true that you should. Live life and take care of your body. Thanks for posting this.

[@lucharesu4725]

With Solo Sikoa they make weekly reference to Umaga now. The universe seems to have brought him back to memory through his nephew.

[@IsraelJusticeMillerJr]

hes son zilla fatu

[@zachwillas6329]

​@@IsraelJusticeMillerJrHis son is going to go places. WWE just needs to see his potential.

[@thenumbersguy634]

I remember reading of Umaga's passing and thinking "I wish dude took Vince up on the rehab offer."

[@oscarl.ramirez7355]

The life of a Professional Wrestler is not 4 Everyone. So Sad to hear. Thanks for the Memories.

[@christophergarza9118]

You told a story that few are aware of because its never spoken about. While at the same time, humanizing Umaga. Impressiv! Not as dark as other entries. Or one could say was dark in a different way. Though it was bittersweet it’s still felt like a happy ending. Bravo 👏

[@tomtalker2000]

Such a sad death for Eddie. He was a great human being with a TON of potential too go A LOT further in this business. Gone but never forgotten definitely legendary material just based on his lineage.

[@kenwaldron8548]

This family as a whole must be the strongest mentally, with all the tragedies they have had. Great entertainers and wrestlers. God bless them all.

[@princesskristan]

Its crazy how this family has made an impact on our whole lives as wrestling fans. I remember watching Umaga, and he truly scared me. His passing is still felt today, and im glad his legacy still lives on

[@jimtheyid]

Absolute beast. Remember when Umaga came on the scene,I rushed out and bought the figure . He was superb.

[@mrf19741]

May Eki and his Mother continue to Rest In Peace.

[@zacharythomason7359]

I didn't his mother passed away .Thanks for the info.

[@joshephand5538]

He had a distinct wrestling, always cool to watch, he was a great performer

[@Yomomma1467]

2 things man, 1 it’s cool how you got hart to do that intro and 2 I love how you made your version of “the dark side” new sub👍🏻good work🤝🏻

[@TheSaltySeaman]

Thank you for that great tribute to Eddie.

[@crystalmichellef3rg23]

Such a sad, tragic ending..his cousin Matt is gone now too. 😢😢😢 (Matt was Roman Reigns' brother...)

[@walls2ink]

Thank you for making it a Good Sunday..as always great video..I especially liked the intro

[@STÜDD_Music]

I literally just found out about this!!! Up until this point, I thought he was alive and well, where the hell was I at in 2009?!

[@kozylations]

Not in this world ?

[@ruatonim]

Umaga was the last character and time I really watched wrestling. When he passed, and I remember too that they had no dedication for me, I just quit watching. That and I had to double down commitment to a real career and when I had that locked in, tried to return to viewing, but it wasn't the same. The newer stuff just doesn't do anything for me, other than expanding on the ladies which reminds me more of the good old days with colorful costumes, better gimmicks and more passion. As a whole, WWE just seems to have taken a step back. Thankfully, there are decades of the old content that I can re-watch and enjoy. Thank you for this doc, cheers.

[@jorv1971]

Umaga was amazing and it's so sad that we didn't appreciate him while he was alive.

[@SharpShooter700]

I did.

[@BKMZ1992]

I'm so crushed that I never got to meet umaga 😢😭😢😭🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸

[@JamesJustice-ql1iw]

I did, you didn't.

[@drgerbz]

He is also is remember by his nephew solo sicoa who uses the Samoan spike

[@mider-spanman5577]

It really sucks a lot of great take so many years off their lives and never get to become world champions because of personal issues. Umaga was such a great character and a believable savage! Eddie Fatu really played that character well and was so athletic for a bigger man. The guy could MOVE in that ring! I hope someday soon someone will make a book filled with biographies of the great Polynesian and Samoan wrestlers!

[@thenumbersguy634]

At this point, the entire Anoai family should have a biography.

[@danielwilson9724]

I could be mistaken, but I could swear a book about the samoan professional wrestling legacies has been written..

[@risboturbide9396]

This is a very, very good one. Thank you!

[@starastro4591]

Having the hit man to start the video gave you instant credibility. I’m subscribed

[@MysteicVoltronus]

Man it hurt to see the Aggression banner behind Eddie and now that out of the total 7 wrestlers on screen, 3 died due to drug and medical issues before the age of 40.

[@alexpratt99]

I remember being a kid and he just vanished off tv and I never understood why until I was older and googled it very sad :/

[@thecarolinabull01]

I liked Umaga. Shame he never got a proper Babyface run or a world title run.

[@YungN223]

Never realized how much roman looks like his dad and uncle

[@CeemPlay]

He would have been part of The Bloodline now

[@joeywheeler3838]

Yeah but then Roman wouldn't be head of the Table.

[@adamfoster4744]

nah. he’d have been too old. he’d have turned 50 next month. so if he was there it wouldn’t have had a big impact if at all unfortunately.

[@BKMZ1992]

And Umaga might have been retired by now if He was still with us at The age of 51 sadly 😭😢🙏🇼🇸

[@tristanirby6272]

Damn that is eerie both Eddie Guerrero and Umaga were both Mr Kennedy’s last opponents in WWE before they both passed away

[@Coco-xw3wp]

Knowing how evil Vince killer McMahon is and what he's done in the past i don't believe it's a coincidence! Vince will 🔥 burn when it's his time! Believe that!!

[@TheJoker-yu5ds]

And both named Eddie.

[@GangstaMojo]

Correction sir ... WWE did acknowledge his death. You must not have watch smackdown back then. Because the opening of a smackdown show opened up with in memory of Umaga. That's how I found out he had died.

[@GenEXodus]

Instant favorite. I loved Umaga... I truly did.

[@Timetravller1]

I loved his character.. got a pic with him at Hooters weeks before he died ..truly a good and talented man..

[@JoaoRuivoIII]

Well, apparently, the Anderson Curse only affects Eddies...

[@dubc4647]

you got my like as soon as Bret Hart did the video tag!

[@havenjohnson7689]

WWE mentions him on tv now Solo Sikoa is Umaga Jr with the Usos and Roman attitude

[@adamfoster4744]

going back and looking at his old matches. even the rumbles he was in. his ring positioning was absolutely phenomenal. always right place right time. and sold absolutely everything to make everyone else look good too. how many times he threw himself through barricades or steel stairs or over the top rope at mania 23 😢 also 19:00 is so heartbreaking and heartwarming. for all the bad vince has done. Umaga wanted to go back, he wanted to be in WWE

[@leeswea_dagoat4961]

Great content and channel! R.i p Umaga

[@Jonathan-Anderson]

I am a Memphis native and I had the opportunity to see many unknown wrestlers at the time: k kwik (r truth), sid vicious, the Island Boyz, Viscera and many others....great content

[@Demonseed764]

Since the bloodline is red hot and the matches jey and roman had been so so special the should induct umaga in the hall of fame and have the bloodline speak for him

[@SALTER818]

Umaga finally made it in wrestling game WWE2K22, absolutely fun to play with. Hope he stays in the game

[@jaredzaragoza1204]

This was really a good detailed video

[@akeembrown7945]

When i was younger, I enjoyed watching Umaga. I liked him with 3 minute warning. I just knew he was going to be wwe champion soon. He was definitely someone you could not forget. I was pissed & shocked when WWE didn't acknowledge his death.

[@YourNightmare4u2c]

Umaga could've eventually been world champion. Umaga vs Lesnar would've been a great match up.

[@andrewclayterman6230]

1:05 right above the white wrap on his right forearm... YOKOZUNA tattoo ,, he was a cousin I think..

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Eddie/ Umaga was one helluva talent ! RIP . I wish they would hire his kinfolk from MLW , Jacob Fatu . If not AEW needs to jump on that . Dude is even more agile than Umaga and is the same size and has a super threatening aura ! So what if he has a felony ? Look at Vince .......!!! Jeez . One of you Kahns need to give him a shot !!

[@YourNightmare4u2c]

Jacob Fatu is signed with WWE now.

[@ChamaSole]

Thank you for this. The big homie Eki was loved by many. I still feel the pain when we heard the news. Now I understand why the WWE didn’t acknowledge his passing. I will do everything in my power to help Isaiah “Zilla”. My brother in law Eki was one of a kind. I love and miss you bro. Rest east big uso. I will see you on the other side. #SamoanBulldozer #Umaga

[@andrewclayterman6230]

3:18 the wild samoans with their manager gentleman saul weingroff.. he was one of the best early heel managers..

[@JonJohnson-ew8ud]

20:17 Imagine That

[@alexmcphee6789]

Watched this one a couple a times big bro. Keep it up. It’s the same dude from the Jerry lawler video. I appreciate every video you stick up. By now I’m like an encyclopaedia. All because of you

[@OriginalWrestlingDocumentaries]

Thank you I appreciate that!

[@getthegoons]

Bro i will never forget how big of a fucking monster Umaga was back in the day. Even Super Cena had to strangle him with a broken piece of ring to win. He ran at a barricade so hard he broke it and knocked himself out in the process, Ric Flair barely managed to get out of the way. Dude was awesome..

[@johnathoncalleros183]

Solo making you proud he keeping your legend live on thank you for the memories Umaga rest easy brother

[@jordonCTS]

Didnt usos come in 2010 summer just imagen if umaga come back and broght the usos with him

[@joecortese1702]

Rest in peace Eddie!

[@Lefty456]

Umaga should of been wwe champion at least twice man wwe missed such a great opportunity

[@TipzKingianusi-rx7bp]

You guys are so lucky you get to meet UMAGA man he is amazing 🙏

[@pwx9000]

I wish Umaga, was still here🦕🔅

[@Just_B_a_GOOD_PERSON]

This was a great documentary. Kudos

[@sandramunoz425]

Awesome video 📹 and Mr Edward Fatu and handsome man 👨 and cool 😎 rest in peace ✌ ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rondondemarco]

Umaga was one of the best heels that I personally remember. My grandfather used to call him the man with concrete on his thumb.

[@ypmm53]

Good clip!! Thank you!

[@bengibson8613]

I miss you umaga

[@donaldharper9223]

RIP to guy thx u 4 entertainment in WWE

[@stevenzack1497]

Very well done episode.

[@reggiefurlow1]

He was good at selling his spike

[@metal_kitsune]

RIP Eddie Fatu. I miss seeing you wrestle. Umaga was an awesome character.

[@BobbyAlejandro21]

One of the top wrestlers during the ruthless aggression era. He was born to wrestle but people forget that he was so beloved by everyone that he’s ever met. He’s one of those people that you’ll ask your friends or family “Remember him? I hope he’s doing well.” His legacy will live on. WWE should’ve paid tribute to him but I understand that they were still shocked about the Benoit tragedy.

[@cofferrichardsonjr1341]

They Never Meant The Attitude Era As A Dark Side Of The Ring

[@fabianwendygino6920]

Eki aka Umaga wanted me to move to Houston to help me to prepare myself for the big time Pro Wrestling but unfortunately I'm stubborn and I was working my way towards an acting career in my hometown of New Orleans...... I'll regret that for as long as I live. RIP 👑

[@horrorstew3577]

Can U still bump ?? Go for it girl, life's too short NOT to follow your dreams

[@MrAjking808]

Dude can you stop lol with the comments we supposed to believe a random commenter

[@fabianwendygino6920]

@@horrorstew3577 I'm planning on going back home to New Orleans by April God willing and I'm looking forward to restart as a Wrestling Manager similar to Sensational Sherri Martel FYI ❤️

[@shanebush2751]

Outstanding worker.

[@ConsistentlyInconsistent21]

Dude died from what we call the Texas Trio. When I was younger, I took that cocktail. Felt amazing, but I had kids and quit. RiP Umaga

[@thecashbandit2510]

I still can’t believe umaga died he was my favorite wrestler

[@jonbourgoin182]

Did Vice steal your Tales From the Territories name?

[@hutrod7721]

When you saw Umaga vs your favorite wrestler you knew it was gonna be a bad time

[@Mehhhhhhhh]

I remember being scared of his appearance as a kid, sad to see he died probably in an effort to numb the pain of a such a demanding job. Rip

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@TJRatfink]

Sad story. RIP Eddie.

[@jeannesimmons9155]

Rosey also died from heart failure. Very very sad for their family.

[@IsraelJusticeMillerJr]

Why is heart failure are common thing for them..?

[@jeannesimmons9155]

@@IsraelJusticeMillerJr It could be something that came from doing drugs. It could also be that it runs in their family. Yokozuna died from heart problems. He was also severely overweight though.

[@IsraelJusticeMillerJr]

@@jeannesimmons9155 they take a lot of drugs.

[@cloud9savagehenry]

I didn't know he was part of that family. I suppose it should have been obvious. Fascinating.

[@countrydawn418]

Great work.

[@levischweikert2780]

Umaga was one of my favorite characters

[@jonathancoleman6482]

It’s sad I didn’t know he died until 2012

[@6Wheelz]

Great documentary. I would love to see one of Viscera (Big Daddy V) People rarely talk about him

[@PYahWeh]

For anybody even remotely familiar with the occult. The fact that Eddie Fatu (Umaga) passed away the same day that the Usos signed their first WWE contract leads me to believe that he was a sacrifice.

[@jamaaldagreatest2748]

Oh tell me more

[@stephensmith5724]

Really

[@edwardoutlawjr8154]

Quite possible

[@BKMZ1992]

I seriously dout it uce

[@jerm2011]

Quite an athlete and was always enjoyable to watch. A believable heel and by all accounts a sweetheart irl. RIP Eddie Fatu.

[@VOAN]

10:00 - I like how when the narrator introduced John Cena, we couldn't even see him until seconds later. Damn Umaga was such a great character, it's a shame drugs had taken away yet another icon from the wrestling world. Also not only did Ken Anderson had last match with both Eddie Guerrero and Umaga but that both men were also named Eddie. It's not the Anderson Curse, it's the Eddie Curse.

[@Brando-Lee3725]

You missed their ECW stuff ! Samoan Gangta Party . Wait ....that was Umaga in that right ? Or am I wrong ?

[@BKMZ1992]

LIfe is so 🤬 cruel to All of us sometimes because I started to watch WWE back in 2010 And learned That My favourite wrestler UMAGA died Just months before I started getting into WWE again!!!! So My Life is a 🤬 living hell And nightmare right now because it turned for the worst back in 2020 when my best Toy poodle friend, Sophie alofie was 11, died Of lung cancer literally In my arms!😢😭🐩🐕🇳🇿 I do know that This Will not happen but "god please hear My cry for help And repair My broken heart by bringing back my sweet beloved Sophie And Umaga from The dead!" 😭😢🙏💞💕🇼🇸 CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!