Afa The Wild Samoan Undergoes Successful Procedure To Replace Aortic Valve

Good news in the latest update on the health of Afa, The Wild Samoan.

On May 12, 2024, the WXW Wrestling page on Facebook provided the latest update on the health of the WWE Hall of Famer, revealing that he underwent a successful TAVR procedure on Thursday, May 9, to replace his aortic valve and was discharged from the hospital on May 11.

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From the WXW page:

On Thursday, our beloved patriarch Afa the Wild Samoan had a successful TAVR procedure to replace his aortic valve. Yesterday afternoon he was discharged from the hospital! We're all so grateful that this final hurdle has been passed! Now he has more back rehabilitation to do, but our Pops kicked out again and is one of the strongest human beings in the world! Thank you all for your prayers and concern!

Afa Jr., former WWE Superstar Manu, recently announced that he was taking over WXW and would be looking to bring the commotion to cable in the state of Pennsylvania. Learn more here.

Fightful continues to wish Afa the best of health.

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