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Tamina Snuka

American professional wrestler

Born
January 10, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Birth year
1978

About Tamina Snuka

Sarona Moana Marie Reiher Snuka-Polamalu (born January 10, 1978) is an American retired professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE where she performs under the ring name, Tamina. The daughter of professional wrestler Jimmy Snuka, she began wrestling in 2009 and worked for World Xtreme Wrestling, and she signed a contract with WWE the following year. She is a former one-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion (with Natalya) and a nine-time WWE 24/7 Champion. Snuka first became involved in professional wrestling after she received the first Lia Maivia Scholarship to train at the Wild Samoan Training Center in Minneola, Florida. On the June 5 episode of NXT, Snuka was defeated by Paige in the first round of the NXT Women's Championship tournament to crown the inaugural champion. On February 23, 2014, at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Snuka accidentally superkicked AJ during her title match against Cameron, and eventually caused a disqualification when Cameron almost won the match. After Snuka left Lee, she wrestled for the title, participating in at WrestleMania XXX in the 14-Diva match, which was won by the defending champion AJ Lee, and against Paige at Extreme Rules, losing again. She is signed to WWE where she performs under the ring name, Tamina, but has been inactive since March 2023.

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Tamina Snuka timeline

  1. On February 23, 2014, at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Snuka accidentally superkicked AJ during her title match against Cameron, and eventually caused a disqualification when Cameron almost won the match.
  2. She is signed to WWE where she performs under the ring name, Tamina, but has been inactive since March 2023.

The world when Tamina Snuka was born

Tamina Snuka was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Tamina Snuka's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

Sources and editorial standards

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