Haku, a name that strikes fear (or respect) in the hearts of wrestling fans, is a legend whose career spans decades and continents. Born Tonga ʻUliʻuli Fifita, this Tongan powerhouse carved a path of dominance in some of the biggest wrestling promotions worldwide. Haku's wrestling journey began early. He trained in the art of sumo before transitioning to professional wrestling. His competitive spirit and relentless intensity quickly became his trademarks. Nicknames like King Haku and Meng only amplified his aura of intimidation.
Haku's career highlights include successful stints in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He was a force to be reckoned with in both singles and tag team competition. Fans remember Haku for his formidable tag teams, most notably The Islanders. While known for his brutal in-ring style, Haku was more than just a brawler. He possessed exceptional technical skills, honed from his sumo training and years of experience. He has had a pretty storied career and won a number of accolades all over the globe.
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Titles won by Haku
Promotion | Championship Won |
50th State Big Time Wrestling | NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship (1 time) |
Impact Pro Wrestling | IPW New Zealand Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Liger |
North Carolina Wrestling Association | NCWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with The Barbarian |
Lutte Internationale | Canadian International Heavyweight Championship (1 time) |
Canadian International Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Richard Charland | |
NWA Mid-America | NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ken Lucas and George Gulas |
Super World of Sports | SWS Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Yoshiaki Yatsu |
World Championship Wrestling | WCW Hardcore Championship (1 time) |
World League Wrestling | WLW Heavyweight Championship (3 times) |
World Wrestling Council | WWC North American Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Gran Apolo |
WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship (2 times) | |
WWC World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Hercules Ayala | |
World Wrestling Federation | WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with André the Giant |
World Xtreme Wrestling | WXW Hardcore Championship (2 times) |
Awards and Accomplishments of Haku
Promotion / Media | Accomplishment |
George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame | Frank Gotch Award (2023) |
All Japan Pro Wrestling | 2 January Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal (1981) |
Cauliflower Alley Club | Tag Team Award (2019) - with The Barbarian |
Tokyo Sports | Effort Award (1980) |
World Wrestling Federation | Slammy Award (1 time) |
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Scholarship Award (1987) with André the Giant, Hercules, King Kong Bundy, Harley Race and Tama | |
Wrestling Observer Newsletter | Worst Worked Match of the Year (1996) |
Pro Wrestling Illustrated | Ranked No. 92 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1995 |
Ranked No. 330 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003 |
When did Haku win King of the Ring?
Haku actually never won the King of the Ring tournament throughout his career. However, he did get his hands at the crown in 1988. Harley Race was the second-ever winner of the King of the Ring tournament and he suffered an abdominal injury in 1988. His manager Bobby Heenan crowned Haku the King and he began calling him King Haku. Upon returning, Race demanded the crown back but lost to Haku at Royal Rumble 1989, where he continued being called King Haku.
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