Jimmy Snuka

Date of Birth: May 18, 1943

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: January 15, 2017

Biography

Jimmy Snuka, born James Reiher Snuka, was an iconic professional wrestler best known for his high-flying wrestling style and charismatic personality. Born in Fiji, Snuka moved to the United States and became a major star in the wrestling world during the 1980s and early 1990s. He was a key figure in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and was famously known as “Superfly” for his signature move, the Superfly Splash, which involved jumping from the top rope onto his opponents. Snuka’s career spanned multiple wrestling promotions, and he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. Despite his wrestling success, his life was marred by controversy and legal issues, particularly surrounding the death of his girlfriend in 1983.

5 Interesting Facts about Jimmy Snuka

1. Jimmy Snuka was the first wrestler to jump off a steel cage, a move he performed in a match against Don Muraco in 1983.

2. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.

3. Snuka had a brief career as a professional bodybuilder before transitioning to wrestling.

4. He is the father of WWE wrestler Tamina Snuka.

5. Despite his in-ring success, Snuka’s career was overshadowed by legal troubles, including being charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in 2015, related to the death of his girlfriend in 1983.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jimmy Snuka

1. “I don’t think anything can touch the excitement of performing in front of a live wrestling audience.”

2. “The fans don’t realize how much they mean to me.”

3. “I believe that when you work hard, good things come to you.”

4. “Wrestling is in my blood.”

5. “The Superfly Splash was not just a move; it was a way to connect with the crowd.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jimmy Snuka’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $200,000.

Children

Jimmy Snuka had four children: two sons and two daughters. His daughter Sarona Moana-Marie Reiher Snuka, better known by her ring name Tamina, followed in his footsteps and became a professional wrestler in WWE.