If any superstar on this list was made an icon by one sole spot, it's Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. The Fijian will always be remembered for performing his signature Superfly Splash on Don Muraco from the top of a steel cage at Madison Square Garden in 1983. Superstars including Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley and Mick Foley cite this moment as the reason they chose to start a career in professional wrestling. Snuka was one of the most popular superstars of the 80s, playing a key role in several of the early WrestleMania events, As a top babyface, he was embroiled in an intense feud with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper that elevated both stars to new status. His legacy lives on today in the form of his daughter Tamina Snuka, who is one of the most powerful figures in the divas division.
Freelance film journalist and fan of professional wrestling. Usually found in a darkened screening room looking for an aisle seat and telling people to put away their mobile phones. Also known to do a bit of stand-up comedy, so I'm used to the occasional heckle.
