WWE superstar Tamina Snuka, who has been part of the industry for a decade, turns 44 today. Tamina Snuka, daughter of WWE legend Jimmy Snuka, has come a long way in her WWE career. On her birthday, let's take a look at her journey. Pictures Courtesy/ Tamina Snuka Instagram
Updated On: 2022-01-10 10:34 AM IST
Born January 10, 1978, Tamina Snuka's full name is Sarona Moana-Marie Reiher Snuka-Polamalu.
Tamina Snuka made her WWE debut in 2010 as heel along with The Usos.
Tamina Snuka, a second-generation WWE superstar, is the daughter of WWE Hall of Fame wrestler the late Jimmy Snuka. Jimmy passed away in January 2017 due to terminal illness.
Tamina Snuka performed under ring names Sarona Snuka, Tamina and finally Tamina Snuka.
Tamina Snuka won the WWE 24/7 championship once.
Tamina Snuka's brother is James Wiley Smith Thomas Reiher Snuka, better known in WWE as Deuce and was part of the faction Deuce 'N Domino.'
In picture: Tamina with Nia Jax
Tamina was part of the WWE faction Team B.A.D. along with Sasha Banks and Naomi.
Tamina Snuka was married to Brandon Polamalu in 1995 but they divorced in 2003. Tamina has two daughters.
Tamina Snuka with WWE star Lana
Lesser known fact - Tamina Snuka made a cameo in the 2014 Hollywood film Hercules which starred Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Tamina is the cousin of Dwayne Johnson as her dad Jimmy had married into a Samoan family.
Tamina Snuka participated in the first-ever women's Royal Rumble in 2019 and entered at number 10. She eliminated Mickey James but was eliminated by Charlotte Flair.
In picture: Tamina Snuka along with Summer Rae, Naomi and Lana
Tamina Snuka shared this photo of her and dad Jimmy Snuka wearing similar tiger print and captioned it, '“Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you don’t have what it takes to make it in this world. It’s in your BLOOD to ACHIEVE ANYTHING!!” #FBF #LuvMeSomeTigerPrint #DaddysGirl #TaminaSnuka #IslandStyleCurls #fijianwarrior #KaiViti #FlexFriday
On her mother's birthday in 2019, Tamina shared this picture and wrote, 'To the Lady who gave birth to me.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mom You always do so much for us kids and your grandkids! I’m so glad I’m the favorite tho.... Thank You For always working hard and for loving us all so much! We are all blessed to have you. Keep Going strong lady! Thank you for being my Mom!! Alofa Atu Oe Forever #MyMomAndBabyMe #HappyBirthdayMom #68YrsYoung'
On her elder daughter's birthday, Tamina Snuka shared a collage and wrote, '17 YRS Later... Her smile, her face, Her beautiful loving spirit is still all the same Can’t believe how much she has grown into such a young woman.... Before I left for work she didn’t even want a birthday party cause she didn’t want her mama cooking and catering to others. She just wanted quality time with her family. She’s is so thoughtful and cares so much for her loved ones. I am so blessed to have her!!! I Love You My First Born!!!#SnukaPolamalu'
Sharing a collage of photos of both her daughters, Tamina Snuka lovingly captioned it, 'Everything I do... I do for you Your Smiles give me strength to do anything
#IslandGirlz #MyBabiesForEternity #DaughtersAreTheBest #MondayMotivation'
Tamina Snuka has also appeared on television shows such as Total Divas and WWE Tough Enough