WATCH: Throwback video of Umaga chatting with Great Khali gets viral

Although the professional wrestling industry gives delight to fans by providing an escape and entertainment (most of the time), it has also experienced a lot of sadness throughout the years. There have been several incidents of wrestlers being taken too soon throughout history. Umaga, nicknamed "The Samoan Bulldozer," died at the young age of 36. WWE didn't make much of his death at the time, and it's only been mentioned in passing since then, which may have prompted some fans to speculate about the circumstances surrounding it.

Umaga is one of the numerous professional wrestlers who belong to the illustrious Anoa'i Family. This family tree also includes Rikishi, The Rock, and other notable figures. Presently, Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Solo Sikoa are among the members of this family on the WWE main roster. He debuted as Jamal on the WWE main roster in 2002, joining up with his cousin Rosey to form the 3-Minute Warning tag team. His brief career was made up of this amusing performance; a year later, he was freed.

Meanwhile, an old video has been surfacing on social media. In that video, we can see Umaga having a chat with Great Khali. The conversation took place in WWE backstage where Shane O’ Mac came in between to control the heat-up conversation between them.

Watch here the video: 

Umaga talking with The Great Khali is the greatest backstage conversation in WWE history 😂 pic.twitter.com/uWWaNTIF0u

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Umaga tragic death

However, he did not seek treatment, and WWE decided to dismiss him from his contract in June. He would continue to wrestle on the independent scene, with his final encounter occurring in November. Umaga died the next month, which was terrible.

Umaga was discovered by his wife on December 4th, and despite their best efforts, paramedics were unable to revive him. He was diagnosed with a heart attack, and while his heart was restarted, a second heart attack exacerbated his condition, and he was finally pronounced dead.