Is Haku related to Roman Reigns?

Haku is a Tongan professional wrestler whose career has spanned over four decades. His real name is Tonga ʻUliʻuli Fifita, and he was born on February 10, 1959, in the Kingdom of Tonga. He is best recognized for his appearances in major promotions like the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) under the ring name Haku. He is also known by his WCW persona, Meng, or his earlier WWF names, King Tonga and King Haku.

Haku’s wrestling journey began at the age of 10. He entered the world of sumo wrestling before transitioning into the professional wrestling circuit. His initial years saw him compete in promotions, such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, Frank Valois' Lutte Internationale in Canada, and the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico. In 1986, Haku made his mark in the WWF under the moniker King Tonga, later evolving into King Haku.

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Relation between Haku and Roman Reigns

Haku and Roman Reigns are not related. Roman Reigns is a member of the Samoan wrestling family, while Haku is a member of the Tongan wrestling family. The two families have close ties to each other, and one of the major links between the two is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The Rock considers Roman Reigns his cousin and Haku his uncle. During Christmas 2015, he presented Haku with a truck and called him his dear uncle (via the Instagram post of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on Dec 28, 2015).

In the context of WWE, Haku’s sons, Tama Tonga (adopted) and Tonga Loa, are both members of The Bloodline in WWE (as of February 2025), the faction founded by Roman Reigns

Is Haku of the Anoa’i family?

Haku is not a member of the Samoan Anoa’i family. However, he is considered a member of the Samoan dynasty and is considered an uncle by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

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The other wrestlers from the Tongan family

Following in the footsteps of Haku, his three sons and a cousin became prominent figures in various promotions, including New Japan Pro Wrestling and WWE.

Tama Tonga

One of the two adopted sons of Haku, Tama Tonga (real name: Alipate Aloisio Leone), was born in 1982. Adopted by Haku in 1991, Tonga grew up in Poinciana, Florida. After starting his wrestling career in 2008 and joining NJPW in 2010, Tonga racked up titles such as the IWGP Tag Team Championship and NEVER Openweight Championship before joining WWE's The Bloodline in 2024.

Hikuleo

Tama Tonga's brother and Haku's other adopted son, Hikuleo (born 1991), also trained under his adoptive father's guidance. Debuting in 2016 for NJPW, Hikuleo has primarily focused on building a career there, winning titles such as the Strong Openweight Championship, Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship, and the IWGP Tag Team Championship. He also made brief appearances in Impact Wrestling and AEW in 2021 and 2022.

Tonga Loa

Tevita Fifita, known in WWE as Tonga Loa, is the biological son of Haku. Tevita started his journey in WWE's developmental territory, FCW, in 2009. Now, under the name Tonga Loa, he is back on SmackDown, reunited with his brother Tama Tonga in The Bloodline. This reunion brings back their iconic tag team, the Guerrillas of Destiny, initially created in NJPW.

Bad Luck Fale

Rounding out the Tongan family’s presence in wrestling is Haku's cousin, Simi Taitoko Fale, better known by his wrestling name, Bad Luck Fale. Fale's imposing physique and powerhouse style have earned him nicknames like "The Rogue General" and "The Underboss" (via Cagematch). He debuted in NJPW in 2010 and has become a mainstay, winning titles such as the IWGP Tag Team Championship and NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship, among others.