Nine years ago today Jimmy Snuka passed away from stomach cancer at the age of 73. His death came less than a year after a judge ruled him not competent to stand trial in the 1983 death of his girlfriend, Nancy Argentino, a case that resurfaced decades later and cast a dark shadow over his final years. #wweuniverse #WWE #prowrestling #wrestling #wrestler #OnThisDay #controversy #WWEHistory | Today in Pro Wrestling History

Bob Backlund shares stories about Andre the Giant's preferences and habits. He also discusses Harley Race, Ric Flair, and his match with Jimmy Snuka. Plus, Backlund reveals why he respected the Iron Sheik. A must-hear for wrestling fans! #BobBacklund #AndreTheGiant #WrestlingLegends #IronSheik #JimmySnuka #HarleyRace #RicFlair | Monte and The Pharaoh show

WWF @ Philadelphia, PA – Spectrum – March 17, 1985 (8,000) Jimmy Snuka fought Roddy Piper to a double count-out at 6:55 when both men fell over the top to the floor; after the bout, Piper hit referee Dick Woehrle | RassleRama

19K views · 237 reactions | WWF @ Philadelphia, PA – Spectrum – March 17, 1985 (8,000) Jimmy Snuka fought Roddy Piper to a double count-out at 6:55 when both men fell over the top to the floor | RassleRama | Facebook