On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Argentina Apollo, 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.
Vincent Denigris was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 28, 1938.
He died on August 2, 1984 at the age of 46.
Argentina Apollo has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.
Argentina Apollo Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameVincent Denigris
- Ring Names
- Argentina Apollo (February 14, 1961 - September 1, 1975)
- Argentine Apollo (February 18, 1961 - January 25, 1973)
- Vittorio Apollo (February 23, 1961 - June 5, 1972)
- Born April 28, 1938
- Died August 2, 1984 (aged 46)
- Nationality
Argentina - Birth PlaceBuenos Aires, Argentina
- Billed From
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight
- 233 lbs (106 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (February 14, 1961 - September 1, 1975)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
IWEMarch 26, 1974 April 22, 1974 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 6, 1973 January 25, 1973 Promotion 
NWAMarch 8, 1968 November 17, 1972 Promotion 
GCWJune 23, 1972 November 17, 1972 Promotion 
JCPNovember 5, 1970 June 8, 1972 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJune 18, 1971 August 27, 1971 Promotion 
CWFMarch 19, 1970 October 1, 1970 Promotion 
BTW SFJanuary 24, 1970 March 14, 1970 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEAugust 11, 1969 October 17, 1969 Promotion 
BTW DETROITSeptember 6, 1968 October 19, 1968 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACMay 10, 1968 August 31, 1968 Promotion 
WWWFMarch 29, 1965 October 18, 1967 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAAugust 19, 1966 October 14, 1966 Promotion NWAJanuary 5, 1965 August 6, 1966 Promotion BTW DETROITOctober 30, 1965 August 6, 1966 Promotion SWS TXJanuary 5, 1965 June 12, 1965 Promotion 
GACJanuary 8, 1965 March 26, 1965 Promotion 
CWCFebruary 14, 1961 April 29, 1964 Promotion 
FKEApril 14, 1961 June 14, 1963 Promotion NWAFebruary 14, 1961 May 28, 1963 Promotion 
WWA HOLLYWOODMarch 7, 1962 March 29, 1962 -
Images History
Feb 1961
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (with Don McClarity)
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National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NWA Georgia Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Roberto Soto)
All South Wrestling Alliance
- 1 ASWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Dick Steinborn)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Jose Lothario)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Dick Steinborn)
- 2 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (1 with Bob Armstrong, 1 with Tommy Seigler)
World Wide Wrestling Association
- 1 WWWA World Tag Team Championship (with Bruno Sammartino)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Argentina Apollo & Johnny Weaver - Johnny Weaver (February 24, 1971 - June 6, 1972)
- Argentina Apollo & Jose Lothario - José Lothario (March 19, 1970 - September 21, 1970)
- Bruno Sammartino & Argentina Apollo - Bruno Sammartino (August 30, 1961 - November 17, 1966)