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Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (October 6, 1935 – April 18, 2018) was an Italian-American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE).
Ted Arcidi first presses 307.5 kg (678 lb) [25] and then becomes the first man to bench press over 700 lb with a lift of 705.75 lb (320 kg), [26] performed without wrist wraps, but with one of the first prototype supportive bench press shirts, which was 50% polyester and 50% cotton and only one layer thick. [9] [27] shirt: 326 kg (718 lb) 1990
In 1977, he challenged Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship. [12] This was a huge draw around the northeastern part of the United States and at Madison Square Garden , and was one of Sammartino's last great challengers before losing the title to Superstar Billy Graham , which ended his second, shorter WWF title reign.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Will Induct "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino into WWE ® Hall of Fame STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE (NYS: WWE) announced today that Hollywood icon, bodybuilding ...
Two-time champion Bruno Sammartino, whose first reign is the longest reign at 2,803 days. He also has the longest combined reign at 4,040 days. He also has the longest combined reign at 4,040 days. Record 13-time champion John Cena
In 1974, Volkoff returned to the company and appeared in a memorable match at a sold out Madison Square Garden and wrestled one of the sport's most famous champions, Bruno Sammartino. [2] In 1976, he was masked as an Executioner as he became the third member along with Killer Kowalski and Big John Studd. They captured the World Tag Team ...
Former marine and weight lifting champion is exploring new identity as transgender woman: 'I felt broken' AOL.com Editors. December 21, 2019 at 7:38 AM.
In 1964, Von Erich headlined Madison Square Garden in three bouts against Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship. The first bout lasted 81 minutes, ending in a draw when the match had to be halted due to an 11 o'clock curfew. The two following bouts were won by Sammartino. [3] [8] [9] [13] [14]