Trivia

Is widely regarded within the wrestling industry as one of the toughest men, both in and out of the ring.

Is referred to as Uncle Tonga, in Dwayne Johnson's autobiography, 'The Rock Says'. He helped Rock with his first professional WWF match, lending Dwayne a pair of his old electric purple wrestling tights (which were too big on Dwayne). Although not a blood relative of the Rock, Tonga has been a good family friend for all of Dwayne's life, as Tonga was very close to the Rock's late grandfather, Samoan wrestler, 'High Chief' Peter Maivia.

Was the Best Man at the wedding of Dwayne Johnson.

In the Powers of Pain shoot wrestling interview DVD released by RF Video, wrestlers Warlord & Barbarian talk about how Haku once knocked out four men single-handedly at a night club, after the men would not stop taunting him with disparaging racial remarks.

Tag team partners have included Rikishi, The Barbarian, André René Roussimoff and the Tonga Kid.

When Haku jumped from WCW to WWE in 2001, he was still the WCW Hardcore Champion. WCW never acknowledged the belt again.

Wore his 'Meng' wrestling attire while appearing in the Mortal Kombat: Conquest (1998) episode, 'Festival of Death'.

WCW booker Kevin Sullivan gave him the name Meng, based on the Flash Gordon (1936) villain, Ming the Merciless.

Former member of the Heenan Family.

First cousin of former Radio & TV Tonga News (2000) reporter Sione Vikilani.

Has 2 children - Vika & Tevita, and 2 adopted sons - 'Alipate & Taula, who are actually Haku's nephews by blood.

His daughter Vika was an all-county volleyball and softball player at Poinciana High School, Florida. She graduated from Florida State University in 2004.

When walking to the ring for his matches, he would shout into the camera, "Mate Ma'a Tonga" (translation: "Die for Tonga"), which is the motto of the school he attended, Tonga College. He also usually writes this phrase next to his name when signing autographs.

His wrestling name - Haku - is the first word uttered by Dwayne Johnson in La momia regresa (2001).

His sons, Pate Leone, Tevita Fifita and Taula Koloamatangi were trained for professional wrestling by Mark LoMonaco and Devon Hughes (a.k.a. The Dudley Boyz). Tevita was signed to a WWE developmental contract in early 2009, later wrestling on the WWF SmackDown! (1999) roster as Camacho. Pate signed on as Tama Tonga with New Japan Pro Wrestling, while Taula made his in-ring debut as Hikule'o at NJPW's On the Mat (2016) iPPV.

His son Pate Leone was the leading receiver in Osceola County, Florida during his senior year, scoring 8 touchdowns. 'Alipate later graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Former sumo wrestler, under the name of "Fukonoshima".

Was trained by the legendary Giant Baba.

Former WWE Tag Team champion.

Many believe that Haku began his wrestling career as Lenny or Larry Hurst, but Haku denied this in an interview.

Was the only man ever to hold the WWF Tag Team Championship with André René Roussimoff.

His son Tevita Fifita was a defensive end football player for the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP), having played at the Houston Bowl.

Is one of only two Tongans to have wrestled for both the WWF & WCW. The other is his former tag team partner Sione Vailahi (a.k.a. The Barbarian). Coincidentally, prior to their professional wrestling careers in the United States, both men trained in Japan as Sumo wrestlers, although Tonga started Sumo training several years before Sione did.

First-cousin of Australian Wallabies rugby player Tatafu Polota-Nau.

In 1995, Haku became Meng in WCW. He served as a bodyguard for Colonel Rob Parker's Stud Stable.

When he first moved to the United States, he refereed matches in the Amarillo territory.

His son Tevita Fifita earned his bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Texas at El Paso in December 2004, later choosing to pursue a master's degree in public administration.

Former WCW Hardcore Champion.

Has a scar on his upper right arm as the result of a shark attack in his native homeland. In Chris Jericho's autobiography 'A Lion's Tale', Chris mentions that Tonga ended up killing the shark with his bare hands.

Won a Slammy Award in 1986, in the 'Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Scholarship Award' category.

His wrestling name, Haku, means "white" in Japanese. His middle name, Uliuli, means "black" in Tongan.

When Gary Hart created the Great Kabuki character, Tonga Fifita was considered for the role, but was ultimately deemed too young at the time, as Tonga was in his late teens. The Great Kabuki gimmick ended up being given to Akihisa Mera.

Worked in Florida as a car salesman. (junio de 2005)

Worked as a detail manager for David Maus Toyota in central Florida. (octubre de 2006)

His daughter Vika has one son, George, with wrestler Tyrus (Brodus Clay).

Defeated Harley Race in 1989, to become the new King of the WWE.

Was one half of the WWE tag team the Islanders, from mid 1987 until early 1988.

Haku entered the NWA using the name "Prince Tonga" and was later promoted to "King Tonga".