The World Wrestling Entertainment-WWE lost one of its legend Jimmy Superfly Snuka, after he passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday.
Credited for introducing the high flying action in the business, Snuka wrestled in many promotions throughout his career and was best known for his stint with WWE.
Snuka was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1996, he holds the distinction for being the first to hold ECW Heavyweight Champion, a title that he went on to hold twice in Eastern Championship Wrestling later changed ECW.
Snuka was the also the first WrestleMania opponent of The Undertaker, this then became the first match in The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak.
WWE mourned the loss of Snuka, with fellow wrestlers coming out on social media to express their condolence.
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