Randy Orton Shows Respect to Roman Reigns Family Member

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WWE veteran Randy Orton took to Twitter this week to pay tribute to the legendary former WWE superstar Umaga.

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Randy Orton then responded to the tweet and sent out a heartfelt tribute to the late great Umaga and his cousin, Rosey.

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"I’m very happy you posted this pic. I’ll save it. Anniversary is coming up where we lost the Samoan Bulldozer. I wish I was one of those dudes that took photos of everything."

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Randy Orton Shows Respect to Roman Reigns Family Member

WWE veteran Randy Orton took to Twitter this week to pay tribute to the legendary former WWE superstar Umaga.

Randy Orton then responded to the tweet and sent out a heartfelt tribute to the late great Umaga and his cousin, Rosey.

"I’m very happy you posted this pic. I’ll save it. Anniversary is coming up where we lost the Samoan Bulldozer. I wish I was one of those dudes that took photos of everything."

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