WATCH: WWE's tribute to the late Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka
Snuka passed away at the age of 73
Tuesday 17 January 2017 09:07, UK
WWE have paid tribute to Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka following his passing at the age of 73.
Snuka, famed for his high-flying wrestling style, enjoyed great success in WWE in the early 1980s.
His Superfly Splash off the top of a steel cage in a match against Don Muraco in 1983 remains one of WWE’s most iconic moments.
Snuka - The Undertaker's first opponent at WrestleMania - was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.
Watch WWE’s tribute, which features words from Snuka himself, his daughter, WWE star Tamina, and Mick Foley, in the video above.
Stephanie McMahon and Triple H have been among those to pay their respects to Snuka on Twitter.
"#RIPSuperfly one of the greatest icons in the history of our business. Sending our love and prayers to the entire family," wrote McMahon.
Triple H said: "Certain individuals take our industry to new heights. He was one of them. Thinking of the Snuka family tonight. #RIPSuperfly."
