SUMMARY
- The Samoan Bulldozer was a part of the Stamford-based promotion across two different stints from 2001 to 2009.
- The late WWE star was a 2-time Intercontinental Champion.
The WWE universe enjoys every bit of the entertainment they get to experience, but on some occasions they also suffer a lot. What’s probably the most devastating thing to happen for any pro wrestling fan is the loss of a performer they admire. Over the years, numerous names from the industry have left this world, and one such name is the late in-ring star Umaga.
The pro wrestler left this world in December 2009, at just 38 years of age, and it was one of the most shocking things to happen in the company’s history. Even though the veteran wasn’t signed to the Stamford-based promotion at the time of death, it was an emotional moment for everyone in the organization.
It’s been over 14 years since The Samoan Bulldozer died, but he’s still remembered by his fans all over the world. Those who loved his run in the pro wrestling industry search about his career as well as his personal life. But despite his popularity, there has been a lot of uncertainty about his faith. So let’s find out which religion the 6-foot-2 in-ring star followed.
Late WWE star Umaga was a follower of Christianity
Born as Edward Smith Fatu on March 28, 1972, in the American Samoa, Umaga was a member of the legendary Anoa’i family. Almost all male members of his family were well-respected names in the pro wrestling world, and The Samoan Bulldozer continued this tradition by becoming a popular name in the industry.
The late WWE star’s family members include Peter Maivia, Rikishi, Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, The Usos, and numerous other names from the pro wrestling industry. Just like most of the other members of their legendary Samoan heritage, Umaga was a follower of Christianity.
Why do some people believe that Umaga was a Muslim?
Even though the late WWE star was a Christian, some people believe that Umaga was a Muslim, and the reason behind all this is his son, Zilla Fatu. The 2-time Intercontinental Champion’s son converted to Islam in April 2022, and that’s how different speculations about Umaga’s religion started on the internet.
Fatu’s decision to become a Muslim was surely a huge one for the youngster, and it was probably the result of the six years he spent in the Texas State Penitentiary. After being sent to jail at just 15 years of age, he faced a very hard time in prison, and that’s how such experiences led him to discover Islam and convert his faith.
Zilla even shared his journey in a heartfelt YouTube video, and revealed the positive changes in his life. Sharing further, he claimed that he remains focused on his goals and wants to improve on his spiritual path too. While the conversion might have been a life-changing experience for the late WWE star’s son, it resulted in uncertainty among fans about the religion of the legendary Umaga.