Anoaâ€i Family member reveals next ‘goal†after WWE exit

Lance Anoa’i of the Samoan pro-wrestling bloodline has revealed his next goal and destination.

The son of Samu, the 33-year-old Anoa’i was a part of the NXT roster. However, he parted ways with the promotion even before formally making his television debut. A part of the several recent releases and exits, Anoa’i recently shared his next goal on social media.

“Goal for 2026! Go back to Japan!,” he wrote.

Goal for 2026! Go back to Japan!

— Lance Anoaâ€i (@lanceanoai) October 29, 2025

Despite him signing an NXT contract in 2024, Anoaâ€i’s debut was halted due to an injury.

Anoa’i made his in-ring debut in 2010 and has been in the industry for over a decade now. He is most vividly known for his MLW run till 2023. Following his MLW tenure, Anoa’i made his debut for Pro Wrestling NOAH in 2023, where he participated in the N-1 Victory 2023.

Before being signed, Anoaâ€i made his WWE debut on SmackDown in December 2014, teaming with Rhett Titus for a loss to The Ascension. They next lost a tryout match against AOP in 2017 and later had another separate tryout in 2019. His big moment came in May 2019, when he was squashed by Shane McMahon before being saved by Roman Reigns.

Lance Anoa’i’s WWE exit statement

In a heartfelt statement shared on social media earlier this month, Lance Anoa’i announced his WWE departure and confirmed his 30-day non-compete clause.

“I would officially announce my departure from WWE! I didnâ€t have the best of luck since I arrived! I will not let this stop me from achieving to be great! Iâ€ve worked hard on the indies for 15 years! Now letâ€s get back to work! 30days Accepting bookings [email protected].

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