James Reiher Snuka [b] (born James Wiley Smith; May 18, 1943 - January 15, 2017) was a Fijian and American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Jimmy " Superfly " Snuka . Snuka wrestled for several promotions from the 1970s to 2010s. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, one of the earliest superstars of professional wrestling, died Sunday. For fans of the sport in the 1980s, Snuka's signature move, the "Superfly Splash" — a jump.
Wrestler Jimmy (Superfly) Snuka Dead At 73
Professional wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka died Sunday, shortly after the murder case over the 1983 killing of his mistress was dismissed. He was 73 and had been battling cancer. Dwayne. James Snuka, who rose to fame in the 1980s as professional wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, was charged Tuesday with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the 1983 slaying of. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, the wrestler known for his high-flying leap off the ring's top rope that flattened his opponents, died on Sunday. He was 73. Actor and former wrestler Dwayne "The Rock". Former professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka died Sunday. He was 73.
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WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy " Superfly " Snuka has died, the WWE on Sunday announced on its website. He was 73. Attorney Robert Kirwan II, representing Snuka, said family members confirmed to him. JIMMY SUPERFLY SNUKA I MISS YOU FOREVER. RIP MY BROTHER — The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) January 15, 2017. One of the most iconic photos in wrestling. Before high risk was high fashion. Jimmy. WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka has passed away. Snuka is regarded by many as the pioneer of high-flying offense because of his Superfly Splash from the top turnbuckle. His dive off the top of the steel cage onto Don Muraco at Madison Square Garden as hundreds of flash bulbs went off will forever live. PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, the wrestler known for his high-flying leap off the ring's top rope that flattened his opponents, died on Sunday. He was 73. Actor and former wrestler.
Controversial Wrestler Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka Dead at 73
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka visits "The Opie & Anthony Show" at SiriusXM studios in New York City on Jan. 9, 2013. Astrid Stawiarz—Getty Images. By Mahita Gajanan. January 15, 2017 4:23 PM EST. Legendary pro wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka died Sunday after a battle with stomach cancer. He was 73. His daughter, WWE superstar Tamina Snuka, announced the news on.
Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka, Wrestling Legend, Dead at 73. One of the biggest names in wrestling in the early 1980s dies after battle with terminal cancer. By Jason Diamond. January 15, 2017. Jimmy. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka in an undated photo. Joe Stevens / MediaPun via AP At the time of Argentino's death, Snuka was approaching peak popularity, becoming one of the WWF's biggest draws..
Former prowrestler Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka dies at 73 CityNews Toronto
In one of the most legendary matches in WWE history, Jimmy Snuka delivered a spectacular Superfly Splash from the top of the steel cage onto Don Muraco at Madison Square Garden on October 17, 1983. Unfortunately for Snuka, Muraco had already won the championship when he fell out of the cage. But no one remembers that. Jimmy Snuka's legendary Superfly Splash WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka's top rope dive changed the face of sports-entertainment.
