Condolences to WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi
Rikishi has shared a tragic news on social media. The WWE Hall of Famer made an emotional post detailing the situation.
The WWE legend revealed that one of his cousins and close friends has passed away. Rikishi has been a constant presence in the company despite taking a step back from active competition. He has remained connected with WWE through his sons and regularly discusses the angles with The Bloodline. Be it The Usos, Roman Reigns, or Solo Sikoa, he has commented on all recent angles regarding the faction and hinted at a return at times as well.
The Hall of Famer posted on Instagram to update fans about a personal tragedy he has gone through. He revealed that one of his cousins and close friends, Nick, had passed away.
He posted about how he knew Nick and how close they had been.
"REST EASY MY USO NICK 🙏🏾. We grew up in the Bay Area as kids first cousins As time flew by we went on our own separate ways journey of life. Circled back around years later back in the Bay Area . We told each other we was so happy to see other it’s been a minute since we caught up."
He praised Nick and said they wished each other well the last time they met up. He was emotional and sent his prayers to his aunt and cousins.
"It was good to see Nick he’s a humble uce never drama always smiling and a good man after laughing for hours it was time to leave last thing we said to each other “IM PROUD OF YOU USO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF & WE MEET UP SOON AGAIN “ not knowing this was the last time we would meet up. Sad to hear the news Gone too soon :( Fly High my uso NICK god must of needed you more . 🙏🏾🫡💔🕊️🕊️🕊️ Let light shine to began the healing of our family. Sending love light prayers to my aunty Lima and my cousins and his wife .. love you all:"
You can read the full post below:
Rikishi sent Nick a message at the end of his post
After wishing their family well, Rikishi sent his departed cousin an emotional message at the post's end.
He said he was glad they had taken the time to take the picture together and that he loved him.
"Glad we took time to take this photo. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 You will be missed my Uso #Nick #Tinae #anoaifamily luv ya amene - #RikishiFatu #Anoai," he wrote.
We at Sportskeeda send our condolences to RIkishi and the entire Anoa'i family in the light of this tragedy.