Recent reports suggest that the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame class may include a legendary figure, with rumors swirling around the name of the 65-year-old icon, Haku, also known as Tonga ʻUliʻuli Fifita.
Renowned for his time in the then-WWF, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and WCW under the moniker Meng, Haku carved out a reputation as a fierce and intimidating character.
After his stint in WWE in 2002, Haku joined the Bullet Club in NJPW, aligning with his sons Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa. He played a role in their internal feud with The Elite in 2018. In 2021, Haku briefly appeared in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), supporting his son Hikuleo.
As of now, Paul Heyman has been announced as the first inductee for the Hall of Fame ceremony scheduled for April 5, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez have hinted at Haku’s potential induction into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame class.
Haku’s son, Tama Tonga, a fifteen-time champion in NJPW, is reportedly set to make his WWE debut.
Having teamed up with Tanga Loa in his final NJPW match, Tama Tonga is expected to join WWE and align with The Bloodline, featuring Roman Reigns, The Rock, Jimmy Uso, and Solo Sikoa.
Dave Meltzer, speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, noted Tama Tonga’s deep ties with the Anoa’i family. Once officially signed with WWE, he could become part of The Bloodline, considering the familial connections.
It's apparently "very likely" that Tama Tonga – who is heading to #WWE – could join The Bloodline at some point as they consider him family:
"He's on his way. Don't know the role. Very likely, at some point, could be part of the Bloodline situation because he's considered family… pic.twitter.com/R5JLaU2d1W
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) February 29, 2024
The timing of Tama Tonga’s potential WWE debut raises questions about whether he will play a significant role in inducting his father, Haku, into the Hall of Fame before WrestleMania 40.
The WWE Universe awaits confirmation of Haku’s induction into the 2024 Hall of Fame class and the potential debut of Tama Tonga in the world of World Wrestling Entertainment.