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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 (WWWF, now WWE).
Apr 18, 2018 · WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino died on Wednesday at the age of 82 in Pittsburgh. Tributes from the world of wrestling began flocking in shortly after news of Sammartino's passing, with WWE...
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- Bruno Sammartino spent much of his childhood hiding from the Nazis. Much has been written about Bruno Sammartino’s staggering list of achievements as an adult.
- Bruno Sammartino sold out Madison Square Garden 188 times. In the industries of sports and entertainment, there is an unwritten rule that states: “You haven’t made it until you’ve played the Garden.”
- Bruno Sammartino held the WWE Title for 2,803 consecutive days. The Italian hero’s unfathomable 2,803 days as WWE Champion began on May 17, 1963, when he dethroned “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers in an unheard-of 48 seconds.
- Bruno Sammartino was the first two-time WWE Champion. Three years after his stunning defeat, Bruno won the WWE Title for a second time. Defeating Stan Stasiak, Bruno became the first-ever two-time WWE Champion.
"The Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino, one of the greatest icons in the history of professional wrestling, has died at age 82, WWE confirmed on Wednesday. At his time, Sammartino was the most...
Apr 18, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Bruno Sammartino, the longest-reigning WWE Champion and the most beloved wrestler in history. See photos, videos and tributes to The Italian Superman, who died at age 82 in 2018.
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On Aug. 9, 1980, Sammartino defeated his former protégé, Larry Zbyszko, inside a steel cage at New York City’s Shea Stadium in front of more than 35,000 people. The heated grudge match broke box-office records for wrestling events, and Bruno retired from the ring the following year.
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Apr 17, 2018 · PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling’s “Living Legend” and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. Sammartino was 82. Family friend and former wrestling...
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