On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Angelo Savoldi, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Mario Louis Fornini was born in Castrocielo, Frosinone, Italy on April 21, 1914.
He died on September 20, 2013 at the age of 99.
Angelo Savoldi has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.
Angelo Savoldi was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2011 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2004 as part of the Pioneer Era wing.
He was the founder of International World Class Championship Wrestling.
Angelo Savoldi Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMario Louis Fornini
- Ring Names
- Angelo Savoldi (June 29, 1937 - October 31, 1990)
- Kilroy (January 6, 1947 - January 27, 1947)
- Born April 21, 1914
- Died September 20, 2013 (aged 99)
- Nationality
Italy, 
United States - Birth PlaceCastrocielo, Frosinone, Italy
- Billed From
- Hoboken, New Jersey
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Nicknames"Little Jumping Joe"
- NotesHe was the founder of International World Class Championship Wrestling.
Career History
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Roles
- Promoter (September 27, 1984 - October 31, 1990)
- Part Time Wrestler (April 27, 1971 - September 29, 1972)
- Wrestler (June 29, 1937 - April 26, 1971)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWWFSeptember 9, 1965 September 29, 1972 Promotion 
NWAFebruary 23, 1949 October 26, 1965 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEFebruary 5, 1965 April 23, 1965 Promotion 
JCPFebruary 15, 1962 October 26, 1963 Promotion 
NWA DETROITFebruary 9, 1963 June 8, 1963 Promotion 
FKEDecember 30, 1960 May 11, 1963 Promotion 
CWCAugust 8, 1958 January 14, 1963 Promotion 
AWAOctober 13, 1962 October 20, 1962 Promotion 
WWA HOLLYWOODJuly 19, 1961 February 7, 1962 Promotion 
BTW CALGARYJuly 13, 1961 July 14, 1961 Promotion 
AWA SFMarch 4, 1961 March 30, 1961 Promotion 
WSSJune 5, 1958 June 12, 1958 Promotion CWCAugust 13, 1957 November 6, 1957 Promotion 
GACJanuary 5, 1954 March 4, 1954 Promotion 
MID AMERICANovember 24, 1952 March 16, 1953 Promotion JCPJuly 20, 1951 July 27, 1951 Promotion MID AMERICADecember 26, 1950 May 7, 1951 Promotion NWA TRI STATEDecember 26, 1950 April 10, 1951 Promotion 
SWS TX, GACSeptember 23, 1948 November 23, 1948 Promotion SWS TX, GACJuly 24, 1945 August 24, 1945 -
Images History
Feb 1965
Aug 1958
Feb 1949
Jun 1937 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel August 13, 1957 September 29, 1972 Face June 29, 1937 August 12, 1957 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Low Card October 15, 1970 September 29, 1972 WWE Inactive July 3, 1970 October 14, 1970 WWE Low Card May 20, 1967 July 2, 1970 WWE Inactive February 27, 1967 May 19, 1967 WWE Mid Card September 9, 1965 February 26, 1967 WWE Mid Card May 29, 1961 January 14, 1963 WWE Inactive Various territory runs January 26, 1961 May 28, 1961 WWE Mid Card August 8, 1958 January 25, 1961 WWE Mid Card August 13, 1957 November 6, 1957
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2011)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Pioneer Era (Year2004)
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National Wrestling Alliance
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Other Accomplishments
- New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2010)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award (2003)
x5 NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship