11 United States Champions (Who Didn't Come From America)
2. Jimmy Snuka
Dark clouds may hover over the career of Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka with the ongoing investigation into his role in the death of Nancy Argentino in 1983, but potential murder aside (yikes) Snuka had a wildly impressive career in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
The Superfly is also credited somewhat with introducing a more high-flying style to American pro wrestling, and is responsible for Mick Foley wanting more than anything to be a pro wrestler.
Snuka was also the first man born outside of the USA to win the United States Championship. The Fijian-born Snuka won the title in 1979 by defeating Ricky Steamboat in a tournament final, after the title was vacated by previous champion Ric Flair.
Snuka would hold the belt for 231 days before dropping it to, yes, Ric Flair.