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| Tell a Friend Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject: Jimmy Snuka |
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Snuka proud of current roster, anticipates RAW return
September 30, 2005
During RAW's Oct. 3 Homecoming on USA Network, WWE will pay tribute to many of the Legends who helped pave the way for all of WWE's future success. WWE.com will be posting interviews with many of these Legends as we recognize the vital role they played well before RAW ever became the landmark show of sports-entertainment.
Jimmy Snuka will be one of the legends on hand for WWE Homecoming. Long before aerial attacks became a common tactic, “Superfly� awed audiences with his agility and soaring splashes from off the top turnbuckle. It was his immense popularity and revolutionary style that earned him a spot among the 1996 inductees to the WWE Hall of Fame. His well-documented splash from the top of a steel cage at Madison Square Garden against Don Muraco is one of the great WWE highlights of all time — influential enough to inspire a young Mick Foley to pursue a career in sports-entertainment.
Reached at home, Snuka reflected on his WWE career and playfully foreshadowed one possible encounter come his return to television on Oct. 3. When asked which fellow Legends Snuka was most looking forward to see, “Superfly� coyly replied, “Definitely not Piper.�
Snuka, of course, was making reference to a 1984 appearance on “Piper’s Pit,� where the Rowdy One first mocked the Fiji Islands native with tropical fruit — then inexplicably blasted him in the brow with a coconut. In response, Snuka appeared in the corner of Hulk Hogan & Mr. T at the first-ever WrestleMania in a match against Piper & Paul Orndorff.
But Snuka simply sees that altercation with Piper as part of his WWE legacy, saying that he can’t wait to catch up with the stars of yesteryear. “I think it’s great that so many legends will be there. It’s fantastic, brother. I haven’t seen some of those guys in years.�
Among the returning Legends will be "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan; Jimmy Hart; Hillbilly Jim; Superstar Billy Graham; Fabulous Moolah; Mae Young; Harley Race; Chief Jay Strongbow; Greg "The Hammer" Valentine; Nikolai Volkoff; Koko B. Ware; and the aforementioned “Rowdy� Roddy Piper.
Snuka also wanted to take advantage of his return to RAW to meet with the current roster of Superstars. “I would just like to talk to them and tell them that I’m proud of what they’re doing, Snuka said. “(RAW’s Superstars) are carrying on their responsibilities and taking care of business.�
Although Snuka’s stardom came long before sports-entertainment invaded Monday night programming, “Superfly� is no stranger to RAW. In 2002, he even endured a Monday night run-in with RAW’s General Manger at a time when Bischoff was on quite a power trip. But he won’t hesitate for a moment to step back between the ropes. “Well, you know brother, RAW is big-time,� Snuka said. “And I always look forward to those kind of things — especially since it’s WWE. It gives me great pleasure to be on nationwide TV again. I always look forward to being in front of the greatest fans in the world, brother.�
Snuka was especially gratified to see WWE recognize Legends such as himself and use them more frequently in conjunction with the current television product. “Brother, that’s the best thing that brother Vinny (WWE Chairman Vince McMahon) could ever do. I think it’s great, and I’m glad that he thought it over because it’ll be good business for the company.
“You’re bringing back all the Legends; they’ll help out really strong. Because I’m sure a lot of the fans back from our days will be looking forward to WWE Homecoming also, and it’ll be a great thing for all the Legends.� |
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Height: 6'0"
Weight: 250 lbs
Real Name: James Reiher
DOB: 5/18/43
Hometown: Fiji Islands
Other Names: Tami Snuka, Jimmy Kealoha, Lani Kealoha, The Great Snuka, Big Snuka, "Superfly"(WWF), "The Phenom"(WWF)
Wrestler Since: 1969
Finishing Maneuver: Superfly Splash
Pay-Per-View/Show Summary: (35 - 21, 3 NCs, 1 DDQ)
- NWA United States Title Tournament (September 1, '79) = Snuka defeated Tim Woods, Jim Brunzell and Rick Steamboat to win the tournament.
- NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Title Tournament (April '81) = Snuka took down Don Kernodle in the first round, then eventually lost. The tournament was won by Sweet Ebony Diamond.
- AWA WrestleRock (April 20, '86) = Snuka & Greg Gagne won a "Steel Cage" Match over Bruiser Brody & Nord the Barbarian.
- NJPW IWGP Tournament (May/June '86) = Snuka competed in the league, which was won by Antonio Inoki.
- AWA Battle By The Bay (June 28, '86) = Snuka defeated Jay York.
- AWA Brawl In St. Paul (December 25, '86) = Snuka won, via Countout, over Col. DeBeers.
- AWA SuperClash II (May 2, '87) = Snuka & Ron Francis beat the Mercenary & the Terrorist.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #21 (April 25, '89) = Snuka took down Boris Zuhkov.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #22 (July 18, '89) = Snuka won over Greg Valentine.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #23 (September 21, '89) = Snuka fell to Randy Savage.
- WWF King of the Ring Tournament (October '89) = Snuka beat the Barbarian and Haku before losing to Rick Martel. Tito Santana won the tournament.
- WWF Survivor Series '89 = Snuka, Roddy Piper & the Bushwackers fought in an "Elimination" Match against Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect & the Rougeau Brothers. Snuka was eliminated by Mr. Perfect, who was the sole 'survivor'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '90 = Snuka competed in the Rumble, which was won by Hulk Hogan.
- WWF Intercontinental Title Tournament (April '90) = Snuka lost in the first round to Mr. Perfect, who went on to win the tournament.
- WWF Wrestlemania VI ('90) = Snuka lost to Rick Rude.
- WWF Survivor Series '90 = Snuka, Jake Roberts & the Rockers fought in an "Elimination" Match against Rick Martel, the Warlord & Power & Glory. Snuka was eliminated by Martel, whose entire team 'survived'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '91 = Snuka competed in the Rumble, which was won by Hulk Hogan.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #29 (April 15, '91) = Snuka competed in a Battle Royale, which was won by Mr. Perfect.
- WWF UK Rampage (April 24, '91) = Snuka defeated the Barbarian.
- WWF Wrestlemania VII ('91) = Snuka was pinned by the Undertaker.
- WWF Royal Rumble '92 = Snuka competed in the Rumble, which was won by Ric Flair.
- ECW Television Title Tournament (March 12, '93) = Snuka defeated Larry Winters, Tommy Cairo and Glenn Osbourne to win the tournament.
- ECW Arena (May 14, '93) = Snuka lost, via DQ, to Road Warrior Hawk. Snuka kept the TV Title.
- ECW Arena (May 15, '93) = Snuka fell to Tommy Cairo. Later in the night, Snuka defended the TV Title, going to a No-Contest with Terry Funk.
- WCW Slamboree '93 (May 23, '93) = Snuka, Don Muraco & d**k Murdoch fought to a No-Contest with Wahoo McDaniel, Jim Brunzell & Blackjack Mulligan.
- ECW Super Summer Sizzler (June 19, '93) = Snuka retained the TV Championship, beating JT Smith.
- ECW Arena (August 7, '93) = Snuka lost, via DQ, to Stan Hansen. He stayed the TV Champ.
- ECW Arena (August 8, '93) = Snuka kept the TV Title, beating the Metal Maniac. Later that night, Snuka, Don Muraco & Shane Douglas defeated Don E. Allen, Herve Renesto & the Metal Maniac.
- ECW Bloodfest, Pt.1 (October 1, '93) = Snuka, Don Muraco & Kevin Sullivan lost to Terry Funk, JT Smith & Abdullah the Butcher. Later that night, Snuka lost the TV Title to Terry Funk in a "Steel Cage" Match.
- ECW Bloodfest, Pt.2 (October 2, '93) = Snuka & Don Muraco won, via forfeit, over Public Enemy. Later that night, Snuka took down Chad Austin.
- ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed (February 5, '94) = Snuka pinned Tommy Dreamer.
- ECW Arena (March 5, '94) = Snuka was beaten by Tommy Dreamer.
- ECW Arena (March 6, '94) = Snuka & the Sandman won over Tommy Dreamer & Tommy Cairo.
- ECW Ultimate Jeopardy (March 27, '94) = Snuka won a "Steel Cage" Match over Tommy Dreamer.
- ECW Arena (April 16, '94) = Snuka & AJ Power lost to Kevin Sullivan & the Tazmaniac.
- ECW When Worlds Collide (May 14, '94) = Snuka defeated Kevin Sullivan.
- ECW Arena (July 15, '94) = Snuka & the Pitbulls fell to Tommy Dreamer, Terry & Dory Funk Jr. Later that night, Snuka & the Tazmaniac fought to a Double Disqualification with the Pitbulls.
- ECW Hardcore Heaven '94 (August 13, '94) = Snuka & the Tazmaniac won over the Pitbulls.
- WWF Survivor Series '96 = Snuka, Savio Vega, Flash Funk & Yokozuna fought in an "Elimination" Match against Razor Ramon II, Diesel II, Faarooq & Vader. The match ended in a No-Contest.
- WXW Allentown Show (July 13, '01) = Snuka defeated the Metal Maniac.
- Earthquake Ferris Annual Show (April 19, '02) = Snuka beat Boom Boom Comini.
- MCW (Millennium) Revere Show (September 28, '01) = Snuka won over Joel Davis.
- GCW Astoria Show (July 27, '02) = Snuka & Doink the Clown took down Keith & Rocco Rock.
- WWA Burlington Show (August 23, '02) = Snuka beat the Bronx Bomber.
- Superstars & Legends Jersey City Show (September 21, '02) = Snuka defeated the Disco Inferno.
- WWA Quincy Show (November 22, '02) = Snuka, Aron Stevens & Edward Xtasy won over Pat Piper & Three Minute Warning.
- NWS Tower City (April 12, '03) = Snuka beat Ace Darling.
- Wrestle Reunion #1 (January 29, '05) = Snuka, Rowdy Roddy Piper, & Jimmy Valiant defeated Bob Orton, Buddy Rose, & Col DeBeers.
Title Summary:
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag-Team Champion w/ Dutch Savage (10/27/73 - 2/01/74)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion (11/16/73 - 74)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion(2) (2/23/74 - 4/13/74)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag-Team Champion(2) w/ Dutch Savage (3/22/74 - 2/27/75)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion(3) (6/04/74 - 8/10/74)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion(4) (10/07/74 - 11/11/74)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion(5) (8/09/75 - 1/17/76)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag-Team Champion(3) w/ Dutch Savage (12/25/75 - 4/10/76)
- NWA Canadian Tag-Team Champion w/ Don Leo Jonathan (4/12/76 - 5/17/76)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag-Team Champion(4) w/ Dutch Savage (8/03/76 - 10/25/76)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag-Team Champion(5) w/ Dutch Savage (11/05/76 - 1/15/77)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion(6) (3/13/77 - 4/23/77)
- NWA Texas Heavyweight Champion (5/77 - 77)
- NWA Texas Tag-Team Champion w/ Gino Hernandez (8/77 - 77)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag-Team Champion(6) w/ Dutch Savage (6/10/78 - 9/09/78)
- NWA World Tag-Team Champion w/ Paul Orndorff (12/78 - 4/28/79)
- NWA Mid-Atlantic United States Heavyweight Champion (9/01/79 - 4/19/80)
- NWA World Tag-Team Champion(2) w/ Ray Stevens (6/22/80 - 11/27/80)
- NWA National Tag-Team Champion w/ Terry Gordy (7/06/81 - 9/27/81)
- CWA International Tag-Team Champion w/ J.T. Southern (3/02/87 - 4/20/87)
- ECW Heavyweight Champion (4/25/92 - 4/26/92)
- ECW Heavyweight Champion(2) (7/14/92 - 9/30/92)
- ECW Television Champion (3/12/93 - 10/01/93)
- NWA Tri-State Heavyweight Champion (5/27/00 - 6/00)
PWI Achievement Awards: (3 wins, 2 1st RUs, 2 2nd RUs, 2 3rd RUs)
- 1977 Rookie of the Year, 1st Runner-Up
- 1979 Wrestler of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up
- 1980 Tag-Team of the Year (Snuka & Ray Stevens)
- 1982 Wrestler of the Year, 3rd Runner-Up
- 1982 Match of the Year (Snuka vs. Bob Backlund)
- 1982 Most Inspirational Wrestler, 1st Runner-Up
- 1983 Most Popular Wrestler
- 1990 Match of the Year, 3rd Runner-Up (Royal Rumble)
- 1992 Match of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up (Royal Rumble) |
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