Bruno Sammartino

Wrestler, TV Personality

1935 –

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Who is Bruno Sammartino?

Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino is an Italian-born American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his work with WWE, where he held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship for over 11 years across two reigns, the first of which is the longest single reign in the promotion's history.

Sammartino's wrestling style was more mat-oriented which was typical of wrestlers from his era. His brawling, power moves, and personal charisma helped him become the most popular American wrestler in the 1960s through the mid 1980s. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2013 by his longtime friend, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Born
Oct 6, 1935
Pizzoferrato
Also known as
  • Bruno Laopardo Sammartino
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Italy
Profession
Education
  • Schenley High School

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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