As noted earlier, WWE Hall Of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka passed away today at the age of 73 after a long battle with stomach cancer. The reaction from the wrestling world is already coming in.
Here are some of the tweets from people in the industry:
I LOVE YOU DAD #FOREVERMYDAD #RestWell #FamiliesAreForever #BestDad #SnukaLegacy https://t.co/Fo6n6gPkZH
— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) January 15, 2017
MY HEART BROKE. JIMMY SUPERFLY SNUKA I MISS YOU FOREVER. RIP MY BROTHER
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) January 15, 2017
— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) January 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheShannonBrand/status/820732248743931904
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/820735244680605697
GOD BLESS JIMMY SNUKA. HE WILL FLY ALL THE WAY TO HEAVEN. WHAT A SWEET MAN. LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!!
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) January 15, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of Super Fly Jimmy Snuka, one of a kind and a pioneer, my condolences to family, friend and fans
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) January 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/OfficialTAZ/status/820720268754747392
Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka RIP brudda!!! pic.twitter.com/a0p3APr8HC
— Sinn BodhiTM – Kizarny (@SiNNbODHi) January 15, 2017
More sadness in the WWE Universe with the passing of SUPERFLY JIMMY SNUKA. I talked with him recently and he… https://t.co/2Lmc795NBT
— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) January 15, 2017
RIP Jimmy "Superfly' Snuka…
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) January 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/820727150584041472
Our family @TaminaSnuka asked me to share the sad news that her dad Jimmy Snuka has just passed away. Alofa atu i le aiga atoa. #RIPSuperfly
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2017
Our condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka who died earlier today after losing his fight with stomach cancer. RIP🙏
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/CliffCompton/status/820719117774819332
One of the most iconic photos in wrestling. Before high risk was high fashion. Jimmy Snuka captured the imagination of us all. pic.twitter.com/1o1M3UBMpN
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) January 15, 2017
R.I.P Jimmy Superfly Snuka you were a true legend
— Al Snow (@TheRealAlSnow) January 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/Goldust/status/820732573609553920
When asked how he was doing, the late Jimmy Snuka would smile and often say, "Lovely, Bruddah." #RIPSuperfly
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 15, 2017
RIP Jimmy SuperFly Snuka
— Prince Nana (@PrinceKingNana) January 15, 2017
RIP Jimmy Snuka #jimmysnuka
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) January 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/VickieGuerrero/status/820747020625477632
Rest in peace Jimmy Snuka. An influential star during an important time in our business. Grateful to have shared a ring with him #RIPSnuka
— 👑 Frankie Kazarian 👑 (@FrankieKazarian) January 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealCurtisAxel/status/820742103915446272
Jimmy Snuka was my 1st favourite wrestler, I love him & his family, so many great conversations w him that I'll treasure 4ever #superfly
— Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) January 15, 2017