Maybe it was all his years performing his famous “Superfly Splash” finishing dive from the top ropes — or a convenient legal ploy. The trial for former professional wrestling star Jimmy ...

“The Superfly Splash” was a finishing move Snuka had performed thousands of times in his 40-year career, but the timing of this match — May 16, 2015 — caught the attention of law enforcemen ...

But, there's more to this man in tights than a "Superfly splash" and headshot, and earlier this year, I had the honor of writing his autobiography with him. Superfly: The Jimmy Snuka Story ...

The former WWE star was far more sure-footed when he talked about his long career in the ring, describing his signature move, the Superfly Splash (“I said a prayer, climbed to the top of the ...

For fans of the sport in the 1980s, Snuka’s signature move, the “Superfly Splash” — a jump from the top rope of the ring onto a prone opponent — electrified audiences. Snuka’s death ...

Alofa atu i le aiga atoa. #RIPSuperfly “Snuka is regarded by many as the pioneer of high-flying offense because of his Superfly Splash from the top turnbuckle,” the WWE statement said.

He was 73. WWE offered Snuka’s family condolences, saying in a statement: “Snuka is regarded by many as the pioneer of high-flying offense because of his Superfly Splash from the top turnbuckle.

Alofa atu i le aiga atoa. #RIPSuperfly “Snuka is regarded by many as the pioneer of high-flying offense because of his Superfly Splash from the top turnbuckle,” the WWE statement said.

WWE offered Snuka’s family condolences, saying in a statement: “Snuka is regarded by many as the pioneer of high-flying offense because of his Superfly Splash from the top turnbuckle.