Talofa and welcome to the web site of Usos-The Samoan Family Foundation, Inc. I would like to thank you for visiting, especially for your interest and support. My mission statement is my vision, and it is a pleasure for me to share it with you. I would also like to share a brief summary of who I am for those of you who may not follow the sport of professional wrestling. My wish and dream is to offer a safe and secure environment for young men and women, to channel their energies and keep them off the streets and away from the negativity. It is no secret how popular wrestling is today and with my influence and experience as a professional wrestler, I can utilize the drawing power of pro wrestling as a tool to guide young people in making life decisions between right and wrong, as well as learning many skills and traits that can be used to secure a brighter future. There is no doubt in my mind that wrestling is an attraction for the youth. However, if you are a student in my training center, there is an advantage. Not only will you have the "top of the line" skills to become a wrestler, the school will provide you with various traits and skills in other areas which include: self-esteem, the mind-body-spirit connection, public relations, experience in filming, photography, editing, journalism, script writing, sales, marketing, and other entrepreneurial skills. All of which are skills that can be used in the business world, since many of these kids will not have the option of attending college. People tend to look at the wrestling business only for wrestling, but it can open doors to explore many other areas. Some of the top professional wrestlers have gone on to become Hollywood actors, high school principals, chiropractors, contract negotiators for major corporations, just to name a few. I have met many troubled teens with passions and dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. But, as it turns out, not everyone can afford tuition. It is with these tough situations where I feel obligated to give these youths hope. Therefore, I open my doors to allow them to sit in and watch my classes instead of them being somewhere less productive. I have changed many lives that were heading in the wrong direction and I strongly believe that using the drawing power of professional wrestling is the goal to redirecting one's life. I am a native of Samoa, who came to California in the early 60's, where my parents were the pioneers of the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church in San Francisco. My parents contributed their lives to the Lord and were very active donors to the community. Unfortunately, as a youth I found myself in trouble with the law. I was not being a productive member of society. My uncle, The late High Chief Peter Maivia, a professional wrestler, whom I admired, respected and looked up to, saved me and took me away from the gangs and violence of the streets. Thank God it was he who gave me a second chance at life that I could have never dreamed of. I can proudly say that I have been in the sport of professional wrestling for over 40 years. I believe that I was saved because my uncle believed in me and gave me the chance to achieve so many dreams through his support and love. I have had many years of fame and success and I have enjoyed every bit of it. I know that I was blessed and I KNOW THAT WRESTLING SAVED MY LIFE. I believe that I have touched many lives through being in the public eye. Now, it is my turn to give back by opening my heart and my doors to a world that is in desperate need of leaders, structure, and guidance. Today, I am a proud husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and role model to all of my students. I own and operate the "Wild Samoan Pro Wrestling Training Center" located in Central Florida. It is here that I give young athletes the chance to live their dream just like I did. Afa "the Wild Samoan" a.k.a. "Pops" |
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