Tanga Loa, whose real name is Tevita Tu'amoeloa Fetaiakimoeata Fifita, hails from Tongan heritage, is a prominent American professional wrestler. Currently, he is a part of WWE’s SmackDown brand as a pivotal member of the renowned faction known as "The Bloodline," alongside Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman (Manager), and his own brother, Tama Tonga.
Tanga Loa has garnered renown within the professional wrestling sphere, notably within the domain of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Teaming up with his own brother Tama Tonga, he has secured IWGP Tag Team Championships (Seven times) and also claimed NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championships (Three times), on two occasions teaming up with Tama Tonga and Bad Luck Fale, and once with Tama Tonga and Taiji Ishimori.
Tanga Loa was also an integral member of the Bullet Club stable alongside his adopted brothers Alipate and Taula, as well as his cousin Fale Simitaitoko in the New Japan Pro-Wrestling. His father Tonga ʻUliʻuli Fifita was a professional wrestler better known as Meng or Haku. Despite no blood relation, they share a strong familial bond with the Anoa'i family, which includes wrestling legends like The Usos, The Rock, and Roman Reigns.
Tanga Loa’s Current Finishers
Tanga Loa, since March 12, 2016, is utilizing a diverse array of finishing moves, which are mentioned below :
Tonga Death Grip: Tanga Loa brings a unique flair to the wrestling ring with his finisher, the Tonga Death Grip also known as sitout facebuster. Unlike traditional facebusters that rely on headlocks, Loa's technique showcases raw strength and precision as he drives opponents' faces straight into the mat, leaving no room for escape.
Super Leg Drop: Tanga Loa also unleashes his formidable prowess in the ring with another finishing move known as the Super Leg Drop. Loa vaulting into the air, his leg crashing down with pinpoint accuracy onto the chest, throat, or even the face and head of his downed adversary. In some instances, the strike targets the sensitive groyne or lower-abdominal region.
Double Underhook Suplex: In Double underhook Suplex, he secures a front facelock with one arm while underhooking one of his opponent's arms with the other, placing his hand palm-down on their back. With precision and power, Loa lifts his adversary skyward, executing a seamless backward bridge to bring them crashing down onto the mat from the second rope.
Tanga Loa’s Signature Moves
Tanga Loa's signature moves showcase a diverse arsenal, from the sudden impact of the classic DDT to the aerial agility of the Diving Headbutt. His strength is evident in the powerful Samoan Drop, Running Powerslam, Standing Moonsault and Powerbomb. In addition, his spear and Spinning Spinebuster deliver maximum impact, leaving opponents reeling on the ring.
Tanga Loa’s Current Theme Song
Tanga Loa, accompanied by Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga, makes his grand entrance into the WWE arena escorted by their astute manager, Paul Heyman, while using the "Bloodline" entrance theme crafted by def rebel.
Tanga Loa’s Earlier Theme songs
Before Tanga Loa's arrival in the WWE, He made a memorable entrance alongside his tag team partners with the theme "Shoot Em", as part of the Bullet Club team, during their tenure in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) from March 12, 2016, to February 19, 2022. The theme was skillfully crafted and composed by the Swiss musician [Q] Brick, originally known as Stanley Q-Brick.
Prior to participating top-tier wrestling promotions, he also utilized entrance themes such as "Wish It Away" by Psyko Delak with The Rising Team and "Respeto" by Reychesta Secret Weapon with Hunico Team.
FAQs on Tanga Loa Finishers and Theme Songs
A. At WWE Backlash 2024, Tanga Loa revealed as the newest member of The Bloodline.
A. Tama Tonga’s real brother is Hikuleo and Tanga Loa is his adoptive brother while Bad Luck Fale is his cousin.
A. Haku is considered uncle by The Rock, but they are not blood related.
A. The real name of Tanga Loa is Tevita Tu'amoeloa Fetaiakimoeata Fifita.
A. Tanga Loa is 40 years old as of 2024.