Tama Tonga

Tama Tonga is a Tongan professional wrestler with a decorated career. Currently, he's lighting up Friday nights on SmackDown as a member of The Bloodline in WWE. But for a significant portion of his career, Tama Tonga was a cornerstone of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) from 2010 to 2024.

He co-founded the iconic Bullet Club alongside Bad Luck Fale, Karl Anderson, and Prince Devitt, a faction that redefined villainous characters in modern wrestling. His legacy further solidified with the formation of Guerrillas of Destiny (G.O.D.) alongside his real-life brother, Tanga Loa. Tonga joined WWE in April 2024 as a member of The Bloodline.

Early Life

Tama Tonga’s real name is Alipate Aloisio Leone. He was born on October 15, 1982, in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. He and his younger brother were adopted by their aunt and her husband, the legendary wrestler Haku (also known as Meng), when they were visiting their family in 1991. This move brought them to Poinciana, Florida, where they grew up alongside their cousin Tevita (Tanga Loa), and their older sister, Vika. After high school, Tama Tonga's path took a unique turn. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving as a B-2 Spirit mechanic at Whiteman Air Force Base for six years.

Tama Tonga Professional Wrestling Career

Early Years (2008 - 2010)

Before his NJPW stardom, Tama Tonga and his brother Tevita started their wrestling journey together. They trained under their father, Haku, and a family friend, but eventually joined the Dudley Boyz's wrestling school for more practice. Debuting in late 2008 as "The Sons of Tonga," they wrestled in various promotions like Southern Championship Wrestling and World Xtreme Wrestling. They had a WWE tryout where only Tevita received a contract. Tama Tonga continued wrestling under different names in other promotions before landing in NJPW in 2010.

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2010 - 2024)

Tama Tonga began his run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 2010. Firstly, he teamed up with Davey Richards in the 2010 Super Junior Tag Tournament, though their alliance was short-lived. In 2012, he captured his first significant NJPW title, the NEVER Openweight Championship, defeating EVIL. This victory marked the first of four NEVER Openweight Championship reigns for Tonga.

In 2014, Tama Tonga co-founded Bullet Club alongside Bad Luck Fale, Karl Anderson, and Prince Devitt (later known as Finn Balor). With their over-the-top entrances, disrespectful antics, and high-octane matches, Bullet Club redefined professional wrestling and became one of the most popular factions in all of professional wrestling. Arguably, Tonga's greatest success in NJPW came alongside his real-life brother, Tevita (Tanga Loa). Together, they were known as Guerrillas of Destiny (G.O.D.). G.O.D. accumulated an impressive seven IWGP Tag Team Championship reigns, battling legendary teams like The Young Bucks, The Briscoe Brothers, and Suzuki-gun in unforgettable matches.

Tonga worked his way out of the Bullet Club Civil War in 2018 and went back to Tag Team Gold ways in 2019. In 2022, he gradually exited from The Bullet Club and won the NEVER Openweight Championship as a singles wrestler in 2023. He left the company in 2024.

WWE (2024 - Present)

At WrestleMania 38 Night Two, Roman Reigns lost his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes, following which he and The Rock went on a hiatus. A night earlier, Jimmy Uso lost to his brother Jey Uso. On SmackDown after WrestleMania, Solo Sikoa criticized Uso for his defeat and kicked him out of the Bloodline. Uso was then attacked by Tama Tonga, who made his official WWE debut as a member of The Bloodline.

Tama Tonga Net Worth 2024

Not much is known about the finances of Tama Tonga including his net worth and current contract.

Tama Tonga Wife

Tama Tonga's marital status remains undisclosed. There are reports suggesting he is married, but details about his wife and their personal life are not publicly available. Tonga is a very private person regarding his personal life.

Tama Tonga Family

Haku (Adoptive Father)

Haku is both the uncle and the adoptive father of Tama Tonga. Tonga and his younger brother were both adopted by their maternal aunt and her husband in 1991. Her husband was Tonga Fifita whom fans better know by the name Haku.

Haku is a Tongan professional wrestler with a career spanning decades. He's best known for his appearances in the WWE and NJPW under the ring name Haku. He also wrestled with WCW under the more brutal persona of Meng. Haku's reputation is built on incredible toughness and technical skill.

Hikuleo (Brother)

Hikuleo is the younger brother of Tama Tonga. His real name is Tautuiaki Taula Koloamatangi and was born on February 7, 1991, in Kissimmee, Florida. The same year, both the brothers were adopted by their maternal aunt and uncle, Haku. Like his elder brother, Hikuleo is also a professional wrestler who has been wrestling with New Japan Pro Wrestling since 2016.

Tanga Loa (Cousin / Brother)

Tevita Tu'amoeloa Fetaiakimoeata Fifita was born on May 7, 1983, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the real son of Haku, the adoptive father of Tama Tonga. This makes Tevita the cousin and adoptive brother of Tonga.

Tevita is also a professional wrestler who has wrestled under his initial name and under the name of Tanga Loa. He made his debut for WWE in 2009 before joining Tama Tonga at NJPW in 2016. The star is still working with the Japan-based promotion.

Bad Luck Fale (Cousin)

Bad Luck Fale is one of the founding members of The Bullet Club alongside Tama Tonga. His real name is Simi Taitoko Fale and he was born on January 8, 1982, in Tonga. Since his professional wrestling debut in April 2010, Fale has been contracted with New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he continues to fight.

Tama Tonga Championships