Who Are Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa, The Newest Members Of The Bloodline?
3 min readTama Tonga and Tanga Loa are the newest members of the Samoan-centered faction, The Bloodline. Seemingly steeping into the gap as the powerhouse tag team in the Bloodline, their presence will be almost immediately felt. Sons of the fearsome WWE Hall of Famer, Haku, these brothers have not only upheld the family legacy but have also carved their own indelible marks on the sport. Their debut sets the stage for a thrilling confrontation with the Usos, another pair of brothers with a storied wrestling lineage.
Before uniting in the NJPW rings, both brothers had their individual wrestling journeys, with Tanga Loa, initially making waves in WWE under the ring name Camacho. He debuted on the main roster in 2011, portraying the character of a street thug and acting as the enforcer for Hunico.
Despite his imposing presence and in-ring capabilities, Tanga Loa’s WWE tenure as Camacho was stained by underutilization, until he was eventually released. He left WWE in 2014, which, in retrospect, was a blessing in disguise as it paved the way for greater achievements in NJPW.
Adversely, Tama Tonga’s wrestling career was gaining momentum outside of the Fed. Having trained under the skilled eyes of his father and wrestling legends like Ricky Santana and the Dudley Boyz, Tonga’s talent was evident from the jump. He proved his skills in several wrestling promotions, which included a brief stint in WWE’s developmental territories. This helped Tama helped hone his abilities before eventually finding his calling in NJPW.
After Tanga Loa’s departure from WWE and Tama Tonga’s rising profile in international wrestling, the brothers teamed up and formed a formidable tag team in NJPW, known as the Guerrillas of Destiny (G.O.D). Their synergy in the ring was undeniable, blending Tama’s agility and finesse with Tanga’s brute and bruising style. The Guerrillas of Destiny quickly rose through the ranks, capturing the IWGP Tag Team Championships a total of 7 times. Their matches were not only a display of physical prowess but also a testament to their focus on strategy, making them one of the most respected and feared teams in NJPW.
The roots of their tenacity and resilience trace back to their father, Haku, known in the wrestling world for his toughness and no-nonsense approach in the ring. As sons of such a storied wrestler, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa have upheld the family’s reputation for in-ring dominance and fearlessness. Their father’s influence is evident in their fighting styles, which combine technical skill with sheer brutality, a hallmark of Haku’s own wrestling persona.
The inclusion of the Guerrillas of Destiny in the Bloodline inevitably sets up a tantalizing prospect of a clash with the Usos. Both teams are praised for their tag team excellence and have a deep, familial bond that adds layers of complexity to their eventual rivalry. A showdown between them is not just a match but a clash of dynasties, each with something to prove. This confrontation is HIGHLY anticipated to be a spectacle of storytelling, emotion, and top-tier wrestling performance.
From their simple beginnings to reaching the pinnacle of wrestling prominence, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa have lived up to the legacy of their formidable father, Haku. Their journey through NJPW and their recent association with the Bloodline in WWE highlights their evolution from legacy wrestlers to indie legends in their own right. As they gear up for what could be the biggest feud of their careers against the Usos, the wrestling world watches with bated breath, just waiting to witness history in the making. This is not just a match to watch; this is an absolute epic waiting to unfold in front of our eyes.