Both of these children are daughters of Sharon Snuka, Jimmys ex-wife, although Ata is not Jimmys biological daughter, according to the bookSuperfly: The Jimmy Snuka Story. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. Based on the forensic evidence, it was curious that police investigators had so quickly ruled out foul play. Awesome memories., Dwayne Johnson speaks at the WrestleMania XXVII press conference. Dianas husband Davey Boy Smith was part of one of the greatest tag teams of the 1980s, the British Bulldogs. Snuka's mother, Sharon Georgi, was the daughter of a Samoan Chief who was also the blood brother of Reverend Amituana'i Anoa'i. The first was Brian Pillman, who left his CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders to join Stampede Wrestling in the 80s and train with the Harts. [16] On the December 20 episode of Raw, Tamina teamed with Marella in a mixed tag team match in a winning effort against Maryse and Ted DiBiase Jr. Press Esc to cancel. While Afa and Sika were the only two ofRev. On July 23 at Battleground, Snuka unsuccessfully competed in a five-way elimination match to determine the number one contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship after she was eliminated by Becky Lynch. Ill be right back as soon as I get done, as he kissed her, according to the 30-page criminal complaint. In his 2012 memoir Superfly: The Jimmy Snuka Story the pro wrestler claims he showed respect to Argentinos parents. He was a 4x NWA Hawaii Tag Team Champion, NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Champion, as well as NWA champion in San Francisco, Los Angeles and other regions. Taking into account various assets, Sharon's net worth is greater than $100,000 - $249,999; and makes between $90 - 99,999 a year. Also during the match, Snuka suffered a legitimate back injury. His son, Brian Pillman Jr., is currently training for a career in pro wrestling in Calgary with another former Hart trainee, Lance Storm. After pulling over on the side of the road Snuka claims he sat in the car sipping something potent and somehow his girlfriend complained about her head. There is no question in my mind that the missing narrative piece coming out of the indictment is the role that officers of the court in Pennsylvania themselves played, Muchnick told The Daily Beast. Other family members and associates include Barbara Primm, Tamara Ili, Ricky Georgi, Sarona Snuka-polamalu and James Snuka. So I thought, my God, I better try to call a doctor right away I called the front desk and told my girl is having a hard time breathing, just seems like she cant breathe at all, whatever you do, please hurry up.. The duo competed in WWC, WCCW, AWA and finally WCW in the early 90s. Athlete. [17], After being drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2011 supplemental draft,[18] Tamina made her SmackDown debut as a villain on the May 27 episode of SmackDown, teaming with Alicia Fox to defeat the team of AJ and Kaitlyn, who were accompanied by their mentor Natalya. I love my Ata so much, Jimmy Snuka writes in the book. Anoais daughters, had three sons who went on to successful wrestling careers, starting with Sam Fatu, who wrestled in the WWF from 1983-1988 as Tama (or the Tonga Kid) and principally teamed with Haku in The Islanders. Her daughter was dead. At WrestleMania 36, Tamina was the first woman eliminated after the four other competitors pinned her at once. The couple were even hatching plans to purchase a New Jersey townhouse together. She had shared her childhood with her siblings named Liana Snuka, Deuce, and Tamina Snuka. [21] Tamina then began appearing on the fifth season of NXT, debuting on the October 26 episode in a loss to Kaitlyn. Sharon Georgi was Jimmy's second wife. [15] Tamina made a backstage appearance with Marella and Kozlov on the November 22 episode of Raw, when she serenaded and kissed Marella. Tamina would however win the title on the April 18 edition of Raw, during a double wedding ceremony, losing it to her partner, Tozawa after. Big thanks to @wwe and I apologize to all my fans and thanks for the support. Tamina demanded a title match against Bayley on the April 10 episode of SmackDown, which Bayley accepted if Tamina could defeat Sasha Banks the following week, which Tamina did, turning her face in the process. She is a one-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and a nine-time WWE 24/7 Champion. Her defiled face was on display in an open casket during a wake at a funeral parlor in her hometown of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Tamina Snuka height 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm/ 1.7 m) and Weight 68 kg (150 lbs). Superfly Jimmy Snuka came into the Anoai Family Tree when he married his second wife, Sharon Georgi, whose father was a Samoan Chief that was also blood brothers withRev. Pipers son, Colt Toombs, following a brief career in MMA, finally joined the family business for a brief spell from 2013 to 2014. As you can see, both families have added a great deal to the fabric of the pro wrestling industry, from training to World Champions, and continue to inject new life blood into the industry. 30 spot in Women's Royal Rumble on WWE Backstage; Orton and Edge to kick off Men's Royal Rumble Match", "SmackDown results, Feb 12, 2021: Reigns stands tall en route to WWE Elimination Chamber", "SmackDown results, Feb. 26, 2021: Daniel Bryan didn't win. Sharon was at one point hospitalized for one of these beatings. She will also face Womens Champion Naomi in a non-title match on June 13ths episode ofSmackDown Live. Reviews help Allie and Bens daughter, Brooke, married Canadian indie wrestler, Pistol Pete Wilson. In the commotion Argentino managed to call her sister Salome. 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Afas most successful son, Samula, was the first of the Anoai children to make the WWF, when he began to fill in when Sika was injured in the Wild Samoans. Jimmy used to beat the shit out of that woman, professional wrestler Buddy Rogers said, according to Complex. Without their kin and close families, both have trained enough wrestlers throughout history to be noteworthy. She said that's why The Rock works so hard, he's always been around that environment. [101] At the Money in the Bank event, both women entered the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match, but would be unsuccessful in winning the briefcase as it was won by Nikki A.S.H.[102][103]. Daniel Bryan didn't lose? (Sharon Liana Snuka-Reiher, Sharon R Snuka) 70s Henderson, NV Monitor. [23] Tamina would then begin an on-screen relationship with JTG, becoming his valet. But her family thought they were more an item. [72] On June 18 at Money in the Bank, Snuka competed in the inaugural women's Money in the Bank ladder match, which was won by Carmella following an interference by James Ellsworth. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Tamina. Benoit was close to the Hart family, especially Owen Hart, with whom he travelled and worked in Japan (as the Pegasus Kid). Track back 30 years to the documented interview with Detective Gerald Procanyn of the Whitehall Police Department at the hotel. The paramedic wrote that Snuka said they may have wrestled too much last night and as a result Argentino hit her head on the concrete last night., That lovers quarrel line was repeated to an ER doctor who learned that Snuka and Argentino were fooling around and then he pushed her, she fell striking the back of head she lost consciousness and he picked her up by the upper arms and she came to.. [6][7] The next week on the May 31 episode of Raw, Tamina and The Usos introduced themselves and stated that the Hart Dynasty were in the "wrong place at the wrong time", before again brawling with the trio. On the July 26 episode of Raw, Tamina, along with Jimmy Uso accompanied Jey Uso to a singles match against Randy Orton, but Jey was unsuccessful in defeating Orton.[11]. [24], On the December 30 episode of SmackDown, Tamina teamed with Natalya in a losing effort to Kaitlyn and Alicia Fox, and would afterwards attack Natalya, turning face in the process, and beginning a feud between the two about their respective families. But as Afa Jr., he continues to work the indie circuit, primarily in Pennsylvania and with his familys WXW. Again, Albright began in Stampede Wrestling in the 1980s, before moving on to a more successful career in All Japan in the 1990s. Solofa Jr. had the greatest success in the WWE, originally starting as part of The Headshrinkers with his former Samoan SWAT Team partner (and cousin) Samu. When her father Jimmy Snuka married Sharon Georgi back in 1964, he became a part of the famous Anoa'i family. As news broke that star wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka was being charged in the 1983 death of his mistress, a common refrain was asking why it took 32 years to get to that point. businesses, and does affect the Reputation Score. I would never use full force. Reached by phone yesterday, Sharon Georgi said she was having dinner. When the team disbanded, Smith was pushed as a top singles star, whose Intercontinental win over Bret from Wembley in England is still a highly regarded classic. Eerily, Salome recalled feeling restless that night. I dont like confrontation.. Snuka made her debut on WWE TV alongside The Usos 12 years ago and has since been able to push forward in the Women's Division. Rogers provided her notes of the incident, as well as photos of Georgi's injuries, records say. All of contributed to the industry, whether by trade or by child. Jimmy Snuka died in January 2017 after a battle with stomach cancer. Tamina Snuka got married to Brandon Polamalu from 1995 to 2003. And both those numbers will continue to grow as they remain the forefront of wrestling excellence. The first wrestler to marry into the Anoai family was American wrestler Gary Albright, who married Afas daughter Monica. Hes flourished in the Japanese wrestling scene as part of the Killer Elite Squad with Lance Archer, where hes captured three IWGP Tag Team titles in NJPW (and currently reigning), as well as two in Pro Wrestling NOAH, where he now competes as Davey Boy Smith Jr. And despite the caked on foundation applied by the ambitious mortician on this day the grim sight haunted her pro wrestling beau to the core. [46] After AJ lost her Divas Championship to Paige the next night on Raw, and was subsequently granted time off from WWE, Snuka won a battle royal to become the number one contender to Paige's Divas Championship. I'm anxious to get back! On the October 15, 2018, episode of Raw, after nine months of inactivity due to various injuries, Tamina made a surprising return, working again as a heel. Both were released shortly after. Lloyd Anoia, one of Afas sons and brother of Samu, had several runs as enhancement in the WWF as Fred Williams, Tahitian Savage and Lloyd Lanui but never progressed beyond that role. Yet another offspring from one of the Hart daughters, Georgia, and Stampede wrestler BJ Annis, Teddy Hart has been one of the indie scenes biggest enigmas of the past decade. Check Full Reputation Profile Ashamed: Sharon Georgi and Jimmy Snuka. [57], On the February 1, 2016, episode of Raw, Tamina and Naomi attacked Banks after the latter announced her departure from team B.A.D. [111] Snuka has two daughters. A 2x Womens Champion, shes a veteran in the locker room and has been a part of the WWEs womens division for a decade now. Throughout the industrys storied history, families have dominated territories since almost the beginning the Von Erichs, the Funks, the Vachons, the Guerreros, even the McMahons, who have owned the WWE (in some shape or form) for three generations (soon to enter its fourth). At one point Argentino hopped over a stream before she lost her footing. Now 72 years old and stricken with stomach cancer, the defamed brawler yesterday posted $100,000 bail after forfeiting his passport. Atas marriage to Canadian pro wrestler Rocky Johnson would lead to one of the industrys greatest stars. I enjoy them. When we got to the hotel right away I had to call because she wasnt feeling good, he said. and hugs from Sheffield, UK. She would show up at our house, bruised and battered. The Harts often had soft spots for some of the talent they trained, but two in particular became close enough that they were treated as honorary Hart family members. On June 20 at Fatal 4-Way, Tamina and the Usos were defeated by the Hart Dynasty in a six-person mixed tag team match, after Natalya pinned Tamina. Anoai. The next week on the December 27 episode of Raw, Snuka accompanied Marella to a win against Ted DiBiase. I didnt see it happen, but I remember she told me she was jumping over a little stream that was there and she slipped.. government sources. He even remembered telling her, Ill see you later, honey. Much like Curtis Axel, Tamina Snuka is one of many second generation Superstars who haven't been given the boost that many believe they deserved. [88] At the event on April 7, Tamina and Jax were unsuccessful when Kay pinned Bayley. This means that Roman Reigns and Tamina are not technically. But hes widely regarded as one of the most innovative indie wrestlers of the past 15 years and has recently begun to clean up his lifestyle and cement his legacy. More information was uncovered," Martin said on Tuesday. Get in Touch. to see possibly who they are and full class lists found from school records and public sources. Reno Anoai, son of Tumua Anoil (Afa and Sikas sister), never made a major promotion, but has worked the indies for nearly 15 years as The Black Pearl. His children Jimmy Jr, Liana, Sarona and Ata all idolized him, as did I, he wrote. Right on the concrete on the side of the road, she just slipped backwards., The 230-pound grappler scooped her up and according to his testimony slapped her across the face to get her to come to again. But Argentino remained unconscious. Reigns unleashes a brutal post-match assault", "5/14 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax vs. Tamina and Natalya for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, the final push for WrestleMania Backlash", "Tamina Snuka Announced For Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match | Fightful News", "Nikki A.S.H. Smith Harts two sons, Mike and Matt Hart, both continue to wrestle in the Western Canadian indie scene, with Prairie Wrestling Alliance (PWA) and Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) respectively, while Bruce Harts two sons, Bruce Jr. and Torrin Hart, briefly wrestled with the rebooted Stampede Wrestling for a few years, in a tag team called The Hartbreakers. The trouble is the brawler allegedly inflicted multiple beatdowns on his wife. In many cases, both. All rights reserved (About Us). For over two decades investigative reporter and author Irvin Muchnick has been namechecking the former Leheigh County District Attorney William Platt (now a state judge) and the lead detective on Argentinos case for the Whitehall PD, Gerald Procanyn (who became a DAs investigator), as purposely bungling the case. "He's been tenacious in investigating this case for over 32 years now," Martin said. But Snuka will have few chances to steal many easy winks now that he is facing 20 to 40 years in the big house if hes convicted of third-degree murder. Anoai and Maivia that began the entire legacy of the Anoai family. [30] On the June 6 episode of NXT Redemption, Snuka defeated Natalya. [89] Afterwards, Tamina and Jax would stop appearing on Raw after Jax underwent surgery for knee injuries. His daughter Ata married Canadian wrestler Rocky Johnson, whose son Dwayne Johnson became one of the greatest superstars in wrestling history, The Rock. (Beautiful and Dangerous). How did she die? her distraught mom said. It was none other than the then-WWE chairman and essentially the Wizard of wrestlings OzVince McMahon Jr. He was there and he knew everything about it, Snuka told a radio show host. On December 2, 2016, Snuka's father, Jimmy, was reported to be in hospice with a terminal illness. View court, arrest, criminal/conviction It was 1983 and only days after Nancy Argentino was found barely breathing, oozing yellow fluid from her mouth and nose while laying almost lifeless, while holed up in Room 427 at the George Washington Motor Lodge in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 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All the while, his wife Helen Hart worked alongside Stu Hart and helped raise their 12 children, all of whom were involved in wrestling in some capacity. In "Superfly: The Jimmy Snuka Story," Snuka claimed the pair were driving to Allentown, when they stopped so Argentino could use the bathroom on the side of the road. Starting with the Wild Samoans, Afa and Sika, who were trained by Peter Maivia, they were one of the top tag teams in the world throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, and the true first generation of the Anoai wrestling family. Another of Afas nephews (on his wifes side) is Sean Maluta, who was part of last summers WWE Cruiserweight Classic. The grand jury also heard testimony about detectives' interview in January with Debbie Rogers, wife of Buddy Rogers, a fellow former wrestler and Snuka's manager. At Survivor Series, Tamina eliminated Naomi before she got eliminated by Carmella. Many of the second generation stars on both families are either established stars or emerging talent, with both sides claiming some big stars in the WWE or NJPW, with some other stars thriving or emerging on the indie circuit. [82][83] At the event, which took place on October 28, Tamina was one of the final competitors left but she was eliminated by Moon. Rikishis twin sons, Jonathan and Joshua Fatu, are 5x WWE Tag Team Champions, better known as Jimmy and Jey Uso. [28] Tamina, now billed as Tamina Snuka, received her title shot on February 19 at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, but was defeated by Phoenix. She was born on January 10, 1978 at Vancouver, Washington, United States. Maivia relocated to Hawaii and made his pro wrestling debut in 1962, becoming a huge star on the West Coast for the NWA, first with 50th State Big Time Wrestling (the NWA territory that ran from 1949 to 1979 out of Honolulu) and then for NWA Polynesian Wrestling (which he ran until his death in 1982). Sharon Georgi is 70 years old today because Sharon's birthday is on 05/11/1951. In October 1983, Debbie Rogers, the wife of Snukas manager, Buddy, took photos and notes of injuries to Sharon as a result of her beating by Snuka and her hospitalization, according to a criminal complaint. Sarah Cassi may be reached at scassi@lehighvalleylive.com. Ellies husband Jim The Anvil Neidhart became her brother Brets greatest tag team partner in the original Hart Foundation in the 1980s, where they captured the WWF World Tag Team titles on two occasions. Tamina Snuka Husband, Wiki, Age, Biography, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Net Worth & More. MyLife aggregates publicly available information from government, social, and other sources, plus personal reviews written by others. The Hart Family will always be associated with Stampede Wrestling, Stu Harts promotion that ran from 1948 to 1984, and then in reboots from the sons in the late 80s, 90s, and 2000s. to see possible education history including where and when they attending high school and college, and a complete list of her high school class list. And yet the pro wrestler was never charged. I felt bad about it brother. At Fastlane on March 10, Tamina and Jax unsuccessfully challenged Banks and Bayley for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. [81] During the match, it was announced that Tamina will be take part of the women's battle royal set for WWE Evolution. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Finally, I just kept looking at her and trying to talk to her and she didnt even respond like when I left. He passed away in 2000 at age 34, but was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame posthumously in 2012. While Smith, Bruce, Keith, Dean and Ross had success in other territories of the NWA during the 1970s and early 80s, their increasing involvement in training and booking with Stampede Wrestling as Stu got older, made it difficult to catch on with larger promotions. Tamina Snukas cousin is one of the most famous professional wrestlers of all time: Dwayne The Rock Johnson. 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[36] On the June 5 episode of NXT, Snuka was defeated by Paige in the first round of the NXT Women's Championship tournament to crown the inaugural champion. Perhaps in an effort to rewrite history, Snuka attempts to once again clear his name in his book about how the fatal bump on the head happened. He briefly went as the masked Sultan in the mid-90s, but it was as Rikishi that Solofa Jr. would have his greatest success in professional wrestling. He now works alongside his cousin Rikishi at the Knokx Pro Academy in California. At present, she is signed to WWE, where. Tamina and Beth would then have a stare down, which resulted in Snuka challenging Phoenix for her title. On the January 3 episode of Raw, Tamina failed to win the WWE 24/7 Championship from Dana Brooke in a mixed tag team match also involving Reggie and Akira Tozawa. Georgi also described what Snuka told her about. A nurse observed Snukas strange demeanor when he visited Argentinos room after she was admitted at Lehigh Valley Hospital Centers ER. Learn more in our Privacy Policy. The investigators had help. But its the sheer size of both families direct input into the wrestling industry that is astounding while many families have supplied four, five, even eight family members into pro wrestling, both the Harts and the Anoai have sent over twenty wrestlers each into the world of professional wrestling and that number is only going to grow. Allie Harts husband, Ben Bassarab, was another Stampede wrestler in the 1980s. The Anoai have definitely had more direct lineage superstars make it in the major promotions, primarily the WWE, than the Harts. It was this closeness that resulted in Benoit facing Bret Hart in a tribute match to Owen in WCW following Owens passing in 1999. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Check Full Reputation Profile Links are provided for reference only and MyLife.com does not imply any connection or relationship between MyLife.com and these companies. He moved on to WCW and ECW, but upon joining the WWF in the mid-90s, he was reunited with his family and became part of the new attitude Hart Foundation. After several years in developmental and then as a cheerleader to Brodus Clay, Naomi has become one of Smackdowns biggest stars the past year. Davey Boy Smiths real life cousin, Tom Billington, better known to the wrestling world as The Dynamite Kid, also moved to Calgary with his cousin, where they became the British Bulldogs. At present, she is signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Tamina. Instead, her mother received the phone call that no mother wants to receive. Snuka appeared before the jurors with an attorney and refused to testify, but "some additional witnesses came forward. [52] The following night on Raw, Tamina interfered in Naomi's Divas Championship match against Nikki Bella, causing a disqualification. Both Georgi and Rogers testified about Snuka's use of alcohol and drugs, which was also outlined in his autobiography. During his Alberta residence, he married Michelle Smadu, the twin sister of Julie Smadu, Bret Harts first wife. All I remember is he had a briefcase with him. In 1948, he began Klondike Wrestling in Edmonton, Alberta, and in 1952, purchased another Canadian West Coast promotion, Big Time Wrestling, merging the two to create Wildcat Wrestling. Then there were Snukas shifting renditions of what led to Argentinos demise. [38] Snuka helped AJ retain her Divas Championship at Battleground by attacking challenger Nikki Bella. Roddy Piper (Photo: WWE) While its had reboots throughout the years following, it never returned to the glory that was its 60s through early 80s, when it was Canadas premier wrestling promotion. She is a one-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and a nine-time WWE 24/7 Champion. I think she died of a fracture to her skull. He wrestles primarily with the familys WXW, but has had several matches on NXT over the past year. He then went to perform on the independent circuit, but he has not been active since 2009. Anoais sons to become wrestling superstars, many of the Reverends other children had children who became huge stars (not to mention Afa and Sikas children). Died? Smell of alcohol., To the hospitals chaplain, he said Argentino may have hit her head on the side of the chair or the bed.. She testified that she sustained "a series of beatings" at the hands of her husband, according to The Morning Call. Running Wild Podcast:Rhett Titus Interview,Survivor Series and War Games Reviews, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks To Host Supercard in 2018, , was the first of the Anoai children to make the WWF, when he began to fill in when Sika was injured in the Wild Samoans. 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