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Language

Does he speak English or is Armando Estrada his translator?

Of course he speaks English, it's a gimmick, and monsters don't talk much. TonyFreakinAlmeida 17:01, 2 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

He was caught speaking English backstage to Hogan on an episode of Hogan knows best. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.7.118.191 (talk) 11:32, 26 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Rock

In the WWE magazine (Mr Kennerdys on the front) its says that the Rock is Umagas cousin —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.181.229.118 (talk) 12:58, 10 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

yes the rock is related to the fatu's if the wrestler looks kind of like the rock or umaga in skin tone moe han likely they are related it just seems that way any way209.159.197.82 (talk) 02:42, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Submission as Umaga

Has he really ever submitted while under the gimmick of Umaga? The article states that he lost via submission at Royal Rumble 2007, but that was a Last Man Standing match, so I doubt that he actually submitted. If he hasn't, it should be added as it's a fairly important point in his career. Mjack32 (talk) 07:40, 3 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No it's not important since it's never brought up on television, it's nothing but fancruft. MPJ-DK (talk) 11:31, 3 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

gibberish or english

is umaga unable to speak english or can he only speak random gibberish and weird yells and screams because watching him now it seems since i started wattching agian i've noticed that umaga has never spoken one word of english —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.159.197.82 (talk) 02:47, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is not a forum --Cheers, L A X 02:50, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Umaga was a character Eddie can talk English if you don't remember or don't know Eddie Fatu was Jamel (From 3 Minute Warning) prior to his Umaga gimmick 91.107.154.151 (talk) 20:21, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Outdated =

The last thing about Fatu that reads in the article is about survivor series 07, so this article is outdated by nearly six months. At the very least, his Wrestlemania appearance should be listed.Vicius (talk) 03:39, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. It's ridiculous not to include his Wrestlemania 24 match against Batista given it's the last real notable event he's participated in. If only we were allowed to add it ourselves. EverythingDies (talk) 19:56, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anybody is allowed to edit articles, so the last part of your comment is ridiculous. Fatu has not had any notable matches/feuds since then. The match at WrestleMania was not notable. iMatthew _T._C. 20:47, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A match at the company's biggest pay-per-view isn't notable? I covered it in the Torch issue that analyzed every match on the card and it belongs as a notable event. The information ending at November of 2007 makes it sound as if he's been inactive since and it is grossly inaccurate. And for the record the article is unable to be edited so your reply was also inaccurate. The Batista match belongs. WadeKeller2012 (talk) 13:49, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The article isn't protected so anyone is able to edit it. MA TT^talk 14:53, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You´re welcome Kalajan (talk) 14:32, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

His Mother passed away

Umaga's mom died on the 25th April from cancer after a 7 year battle.

http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1209251394.shtml —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.172.41.225 (talk) 02:58, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sidewalk Slam

I've noticed that Umaga has strated using the sidewalk slam as a finisher, so i've gone ahead and added it to the article. Please feel free to alter it if you feel differently. Also, I've noticed that the 2007-Present section doesn't mention his current fued with Jeff Hardy. Thanks, Rich Guy (talk) 12:31, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but I just now noticed that the sidewalk slam is added, but just under a different name. I probably misheard the announcers and thought that they said sidewalk slam. Thanks, Rich Guy (talk) 12:35, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rumors

in 2007 - present, right at the very end it says he is on FCW but it is rumored that he will feud with the undertaker at his return. can someone track the guy that put it there and block him? Kalajan (talk) 14:16, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The article

The same image is used twice [the one with the title], there is no photo of him without the makeup [which you can easily find in independent third-party sites] and why is the article named Eddie Fatu'? I doubt he's more known as "Eddie because frankly, thats not even his name! If you want to name the article by his real name, it should be Edward Fatu, or it should be like I think it should be Umaga. Alex ^T/_C Guest Book 13:23, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Many articles relating to wrestlers use nicknames of those wrestlers, such as the articles of Mike Mizanin, Charlie Haas, and Dave Batista. These are not the wrestlers' ring names, but, in fact, their legitimate names. The articles are not titled, as you claim they should be, Michael Mizanin, Charles Haas, and David Bautista. I agree with you that the article should be titled Umaga, instead. Dmasta (talk) 11:46, 4 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ditto--Senkris (talk) 21:08, 5 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Death?

Who haves references to Umaga's death? -тнєѕαℓχ - tคlк - ¢σηтяιвυтισηѕ 20:44, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

So far, there's no accounts of him being dead, however he is gravely ill. [[1]]68.161.149.185 (talk) 21:04, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

well from that site u put it says he has died :( —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.217.104.227 (talk) 21:21, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

According to the Houston Examiner, he has passed.

I'd link, but it is apparently on the Wiki blacklist. Eugenespeed (talk) 22:13, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The site is according to Bobby Lashley's tweet

"Very sad day. A good friend is gone"

...so we think that Lashley refers Umaga as "the good friend".

This is Sad :'( -тнєѕαℓχ - tคlк - ¢σηтяιвυтισηѕ 22:42, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I have a link CONFIRMING HE IS DEAD: http://www.pwnewsnow.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1259964121&archive=&start_from=&ucat=6& --JereMerr 22:53, 4 December 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeremerr (talk • contribs)

The Houston Examiner is reporting he has unfortunately passed away. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.50.151.167 (talk) 22:55, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The WWE have confirmed he has passed away.

Has been using the "Edward Fatu" ring name:

Before his death, Edward Fatu was wrestling under his real name "Edward Fatu" http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/u/umaga.html on the November 2009--Hulkamania Tour. This should be added to the ring names he has used —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.122.49.199 (talk) 21:23, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]