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James Reiher Wiki Biography
James Wiley Smith, better known by the name James Reiher Snuka, was born on the 18th May 1943 in Fiji. He is best known for being a former professional wrestler, who is a WWE Hall of Fame Legend. He is also recognized as the ECW Heavyweight Champion and ECW Television Champion. His professional career was active from 1968 to 2015.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Jimmy Snuka is as of early 2016? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of Snuka’s net worth is $200,000, which has been accumulated through his career as a professional wrestler. Other sources are coming from his appearances in video games, and from selling his autobiographical book entitled “Superfly: The Jimmy Snuka Story”, published in 2012.
Jimmy Snuka is the son of Charles Thomas and Louisa Smith; however, he lived with his mother as both of them were married to another person. Thus, when he was a child, he moved to the Marshall Islands with his mother and stepfather, and later to Hawaii, where he started a career as a bodybuilder. Thanks to his skills, he won several titles, including Mr. Hawaii, Mr. North Store, as well as Mr. Waikiki.
Jimmy’s professional career began during the 1970s, fighting in Hawaii, before switching to NWA Pacific Northwest, under the management of Dan Owen in 1973. To speak of his accomplishments at the NWA Pacific Northwest, Snuka won the championship belt six times, and also held the tag team championship belt six times, fighting alongside Dutch Savage. Before he joined the WWF in 1982, Jimmy also fought in NWA Texas and Mid-Atlantic, in which he was also successful, mostly in a tag team, eventually winning the National Tag Team Championship with Terry Gordy, fighting against Steve Olsonoski and Ted DiBiase, which also added to his net worth.
His life changed in 1982, when he joined the WWF, but his stint didn’t last long, as he left the WWF after only three years. During that time, he fought against wrestlers such as Bob Backlund, Don Muraco, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and Bob Orton, Jr. among others, which increased his net worth and popularity.
In 1986, Jimmy joined the American Wrestling Association, and was also a part of the Japan Pro Wrestling throughout 1987, increasing further his net worth. In 1989 he returned again to the WWF, defeating Boris Zhukov as the Saturday Night’s Main event. He stayed in the WWF until 1992, and during that time he participated in wrestling events such as SummerSlam ’89 in which he fought against Ted DiBiase, Survivor Series, WrestleMania VI, among others, all of which has increased his net worth.
In 1992 he joined the Eastern Championship Wrestling, becoming the first ECW Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Salvatore Bellomo, which increased his net worth by a large margin. Furthermore, in 1993 he returned to the WWF, now WWE, and ever since has been a member, however, he decided to quit fighting in 1996, and now appears periodically thanks to his legendary contract he signed with the WWE, but not as a wrestler.
Snuka received several prestigious awards, including induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame, and also the lifetime achievement award from the WWE. Additionally to his successful career, Snuka has appeared in ten video games, including “Legends Of Wrestling” (2001), “WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw” (2004), and “WWE ‘12” (2011), all of which contributed to his overall wealth.
Regarding his personal life, Jimmy Snuka has been married to Carole since 2004, and was previously in marriage with Sharon, with whom he has four children, two of whom are professional wrestlers – Jimmy Reiher, Jr. and Tamina Snuka. In the media, he was also known for being charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Argentino, in the 1980s. He was eventually arrested in 2015, and he pleaded not guilty: the outcome is still unknown.
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James Reiher Quick Info
Full Name | Jimmy Snuka |
Net Worth | $200,000 |
Date Of Birth | May 18, 1943 |
Died | January 15, 2017, Pompano Beach, Florida, United States |
Place Of Birth | Fiji |
Height | 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) |
Weight | 106.6 |
Profession | Former professional wrestler |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Sharon Snuka, Carole Snuka |
Children | Ata Snuka, Liana Snuka |
Parents | Charles Thomas, Louisa Smith |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0717596 |
Awards | WWE Hall of Fame Legend, ECW Heavyweight Champion, ECW Television Champion |
Movies | “Superfly Splash” (2015), “Backbreaker”, “Diving crossbody”, “Diving headbutt”, “Dropkick”, “Scoop slam”, “Knee drop”, “Various knife–edged chops” |
TV Shows | “Legends Of Wrestling” (2001), “WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw” (2004), “WWE ‘12” (2011), “SummerSlam ’89” |
James Reiher Trademarks
- Always wears a headband, even with formal wear
- Wrestled barefoot
- “Shaka” (I love you) hand sign
- “Superfly” splash off the top rope
- Tiger or leopard pattern wrestling tights
- Splash from the top rope
James Reiher Important Facts
- Father of Sarona Snuka aka Tamina Snuka.
- WWE Hall of Famer.
- Still wrestles occasionally at independent wrestling shows. [2004]
- Published author.
- Former ECW Television Champion.
- From 1973 to 1978, Snuka and Dutch Savage won 6 NWA Pacific Northwest tag team titles.
- Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion.
- Was the first opponent that the Undertaker had beaten at WrestleMania, kicking off Undertaker’s 14-0 winning streak.
- Jimmy’s son, James Reiher Jr. is a professional wrestling who goes by the name Jimmy Snuka Jr. and Solo.
- He made an appearance on WCW Nitro, taking on Jeff Jarrett in a steel cage match. He lost the match but managed to deliver his famous “Superfly Leap” off the cage onto Jarrett.
- Appeared at Wrestlemania I in the corner of Mr. T & Hulk Hogan in the main event as they faced “Rowdy” Roddy Piper & “Mr Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, made a surprise return to the WWF at Wrestlemania V, wrestled “Ravishing” Rick Rude at Wrestlemania VI, and wrestled Mark Calaway (aka “The Undertaker”) at Wrestlemania VII.
- Wrestled for the WWF from 1982 to 1985, and again from 1989 to 1992
- Tried his “top of the cage” Superfly leap again in October 1983 (again, at Madison Square Garden in New York), this time as a good guy and wrestling against the Magnificent Muraco for the WWF Intercontinental Championship; Muraco and Snuka warred violently that year. This time, Snuka didn’t miss with his leap. Alas, he had already lost the match; Muraco had earlier been dropkicked out the door and onto the floor, thus keeping the Intercontinental title.
- One of the most memorable moments in his career came in July of 1984, when Roddy Piper smashed a coconut over Snuka’s head during a broadcast of “WWF Championship Wrestling;” Piper was already insulting the Fiji superstar. This incident sparked off a memorable and personal feud among them.
- Entered the WWF as a “heel” in 1982, managed by Capt. Lou Albano, and quickly began a bloody feud with WWF World Champion Bob Backlund. Their feud culminated in a steel cage match that June at Madison Square Garden in New York. Snuka had Backlund badly beaten and attempted to leap off the top of the cage (in executing his trademark Superfly leap) onto a prone Backlund. However, Backlund moved out of the way at the last second, and Snuka crashed to the mat. As Snuka writhed in pain on the mat and held his stomach, Backlund, then easily held Snooka, for a three count by the referee, and stepped out of the cage and kept the WWF title, for that time.
- 1977 Wrestling Rookie of the Year.
- Made his WWF debut in 1982, managed by Lou Albano.
- In 1992 Jimmy Snuka was the very first ECW Heavy Weight champion. At the time, the initials stood for Eastern Championship Wrestling, ECW’ initials were later re-named Extreme Championship Wrestling. He beat Wildman Bellomo in a final in Philadelphia and held the title for just 1 day as he lost it to Johnny Hot Body, the following evening.
- Formerly managed by NWA/WWF Champion, Buddy Rogers.
- Noted feuds against Don Muraco and Roddy Piper.
James Reiher Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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The Half-Life Horror from Hell or: Irradiated Satan Rocks the World! | 2014 | Shaman (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Actor | |
Queen City | 2013 | The Bone Collector (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Actor | |
Wrestlers Rescue | 2008 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
NWS: Women’s J-Cup Tournament | 2006 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WXW: The Night of Champions | 2006 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
XWF: In Your Face | 2005 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
UPW: Overload | 2005 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WXW: Sportsfest | 2005 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
UPW: The Home of the Brave II | 2002 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WCW Monday Nitro | 2000 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Heroes of Wrestling | 1999 | TV Movie | Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka | Actor |
ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994 | 1994 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed | 1994 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
UWF: Blackjack Brawl | 1994 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
ECW When Worlds Collide | 1994 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Eastern Championship Wrestling | 1993 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
ECW Super Summer Sizzler Spectacular | 1993 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WCW Slamboree 1993 | 1993 | TV Movie | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
World Wrestling Federation | 1983-1992 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Saturday Night’s Main Event | 1989-1991 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WWF UK Rampage ’91 | 1991 | TV Movie | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Royal Rumble | 1991 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WWF Challenge | 1990 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WWF Superstars | 1989-1990 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Royal Rumble | 1990 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Summerslam | 1989 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Fan Favourites | 1989 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
AWA: WrestleRock | 1986 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Best of the WWF Volume 9 | 1986 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
The WWF’s Grand Slams | 1986 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Villains of the Squared Circle | 1986 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WWF’s Inside the Steel Cage | 1986 | Video | Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WWF Grudge Matches | 1986 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
WWF All-Star Wrestling | 1985 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
The War to Settle the Score | 1985 | TV Movie | Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka | Actor |
Best of the WWF Volume 1 | 1985 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Best of the WWF Volume 3 | 1985 | Video | Jimmy Superfly Snuka | Actor |
Best of the WWF Volume 4 | 1985 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Roddy Piper’s Greatest Hits | 1985 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
The WWF’s Most Unusual Matches | 1985 | Video | Superfly Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Wrestling’s Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams! | 1985 | Video | Jimmy Superfly Snuka | Actor |
WWF Championship Wrestling | 1983-1984 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Spectrum Wrestling | 1984 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
Wrestling at the Chase | 1984 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Actor |
350 Days | 2016 | Documentary | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
LeagueOne: In the Spotlight! | 2015 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
WWE Hall of Fame 2013 | 2013 | TV Special | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
Undertaker: The Streak – 20-0 | 2012 | Video documentary | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
Superfly | 2012 | Documentary short | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WWE Raw | 1993-2010 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
Bloodstained Memoirs | 2009 | Video | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
Buffalo Bushido | 2009 | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self | |
In Your Face | 2009 | TV Short documentary | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania | 2009 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WWE Hall of Fame 2009 | 2009 | TV Special | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
WWE Royal Rumble | 2008 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WWE Vengeance | 2007 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WWE Draft Special | 2007 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology | 2006 | Video | Himself (as Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka) | Self |
1PW: Fight Club 2 | 2006 | Video | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling | 2006 | Documentary | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story | 2006 | Video documentary | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
NWA Wrestling Legends Fan Fest Question & Answer Series: Bret Hart | 2005 | Video | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
WWE Taboo Tuesday | 2005 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
TNA Wrestling: Victory Road | 2004 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WWE Hall of Fame 2004 | 2004 | TV Special | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
WrestleMania XX | 2004 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WWE Smackdown! | 2003 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WrestleMania X-Seven | 2001 | TV Special | Himself – WWF New York Host | Self |
Survivor Series | 1996 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WWF Hall of Fame | 1996 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1996 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
WXW Rage TV | 1996 | TV Series | Himself (1996) (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
Royal Rumble | 1992 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WrestleMania VII | 1991 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
Survivor Series | 1990 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka (The Vipers) | Self |
Saturday Night’s Main Event | 1990 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
WrestleMania VI | 1990 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
No Holds Barred: The Match/The Movie | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
Survivor Series | 1989 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka – Roddy’s Rowdies | Self |
WWF Superstars | 1989 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
WrestleMania V | 1989 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
SuperClash II | 1986 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
WrestleMania | 1985 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Self |
WCW Worldwide Wrestling | 1975 | TV Series | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
World Championship Wrestling | 1972 | TV Series | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Self |
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment | 2013 | Video documentary | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE for All Mankind: Life & Career of Mick Foley | 2013 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE: CM Punk – Best in the World | 2012 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE Saturday Morning Slam | 2012 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE Smackdown! | 2012 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE: OMG! – The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History | 2011 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE: Best Cage Matches | 2011 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE All Stars | 2011 | Video Game | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
Wrestling’s Highest Flyers | 2010 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WrestleMania XXVI: The World Television Premiere | 2010 | TV Special | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE Raw | 1997-2009 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE Legends of WrestleMania | 2009 | Video Game | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE: Summerslam – The Complete Anthology, Vol. 1 | 2009 | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage | |
Nature Boy Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection | 2008 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE Vintage Collection | 2008 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE – Undertaker 15-0 | 2008 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE: Royal Rumble – The Complete Anthology, Vol. 1 | 2007 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
The Most Powerful Families in Wrestling | 2007 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE: McMahon | 2006 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
The World’s Greatest Wrestling Managers | 2006 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE WrestleMania: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2 | 2005 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior | 2005 | Video documentary | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
Mick Foley’s Greatest Hits & Misses: A Life in Wrestling | 2004 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection | 2003 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWE Bloodbath: Wrestling’s Most Incredible Steel Cage Matches | 2003 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself (as ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka) | Archive Footage |
WWE Divas: Undressed | 2002 | TV Special documentary | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
Eastern Championship Wrestling | 1993 | TV Series | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
WWF Supertape Vol. 3 | 1991 | Video | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |
André the Giant | 1985 | Video documentary | ‘Superfly’ Jimmy Snuka | Archive Footage |