Reno Anoa'i
Encyclopedia
Reno Anoa'i is an American
professional wrestler
. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with the Italian
promotion
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
under the ring name
Black Pearl. He is also a member of the famed Anoa'i wrestling family
.
, debuting in 2002 as "Reno the Black Pearl". He went on to wrestle for the California
n Empire Wrestling Federation and the Pennsylvania
n World Xtreme Wrestling promotion. He eventually shortened his ring name to "Black Pearl".
In 2005, Anoa'i journeyed to Italy
and began wrestling for his cousin Rikishi's
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
promotion. In NWE, Anoa'i adopted the gimmick of an aristocrat
, claiming to be "The Count of California". On November 25, 2005 in Naples
, he won a tournament to become the first NWE World Heavyweight Champion. In 2009, he appeared in the Hulkamania wrestling tour in Australia.
United States
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professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with the Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
promotion
Professional wrestling promotion
A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. Promotion also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event...
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
Nu-Wrestling Evolution is an Italian professional wrestling promotion, owned by MAGNUMGROUP srl. The promotion's slogan is "Nu-Wrestling Evolution/NWE the place to be!"-History:...
under the ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
Black Pearl. He is also a member of the famed Anoa'i wrestling family
Anoa'i family
The Anoa'i family, originating from American Samoa, is a family of professional wrestlers. Family members have comprised several tag teams and stables within a variety of promotions.-Family members:...
.
Career
Anoa'i trained as a wrestler under his uncle, Afa Anoa'iAfa Anoa'i
Arthur "Afa" Anoa'i, Sr. is a Samoan American retired professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager. Since retiring in the 1990s, he has operated the World Xtreme Wrestling promotion and trained wrestlers at the Wild Samoan Training Facility.-Early life:Anoa'i was born in Samoa, but...
, debuting in 2002 as "Reno the Black Pearl". He went on to wrestle for the California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n Empire Wrestling Federation and the Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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n World Xtreme Wrestling promotion. He eventually shortened his ring name to "Black Pearl".
In 2005, Anoa'i journeyed to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and began wrestling for his cousin Rikishi's
Solofa Fatu
Solofa F. Fatu, Jr. is an American professional wrestler, best known under the ring name Rikishi.-The Samoan Swat Team:...
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
Nu-Wrestling Evolution is an Italian professional wrestling promotion, owned by MAGNUMGROUP srl. The promotion's slogan is "Nu-Wrestling Evolution/NWE the place to be!"-History:...
promotion. In NWE, Anoa'i adopted the gimmick of an aristocrat
Aristocracy
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, claiming to be "The Count of California". On November 25, 2005 in Naples
Naples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
, he won a tournament to become the first NWE World Heavyweight Champion. In 2009, he appeared in the Hulkamania wrestling tour in Australia.
Personal life
Anoa'i is married to Tiffany Smith, with whom he has a daughter, Vaughan Ryan. Reno is the son of Tumua Anoa'i, who is the eldest brother of Afa and Sika Anoa'i.In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Pearl Jam (Reverse STO)
- Nicknames
- "The Count of California"
Championships and accomplishments
- Nu-Wrestling EvolutionNu-Wrestling EvolutionNu-Wrestling Evolution is an Italian professional wrestling promotion, owned by MAGNUMGROUP srl. The promotion's slogan is "Nu-Wrestling Evolution/NWE the place to be!"-History:...
- NWE World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)