Rodney Agatupu Anoa'i (October 2, 1966 – October 23, 2000) was a professional wrestler. He is best known for wrestling for the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Yokozuna. He is a member of the famous Anoa'i family, The Rock, Rikishi, Samu, Rosey, Manu, and Umaga were his cousins. He was a two time WWF Champion and two-time Tag Team Champion and also won the 1993 Royal Rumble.
On March 31, 2012, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Jimmy and Jey Uso and Rikishi.
Death
On October 23, 2000, Anoa'i died at the age of 34 from pulmonary edema in his room at the Moat House Hotel in Liverpool, England while touring for an independent wrestling show. At the time, it was reported that he died of heart failure or a heart attack but this was found to be incorrect because his lungs showed severe signs of blockage due to fluid. He is buried in Green Hills Memorial Park in California.
Championships
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1993) He was ranked #5 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1993. He was ranked #145 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003. Universal Wrestling Association UWA World Trios Championship (one time) (with Fatu and Samoan Savage) World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment WWF Championship (two times) WWF World Tag Team Championship (two times) (with Owen Hart) Royal Rumble (1993) WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2012)