On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Bruno Sammartino, 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.
Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino was born in Pizzoferrato, Italy on October 6, 1935.
He died on April 18, 2018 at the age of 82.
Bruno Sammartino is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.
Bruno Sammartino was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2002 as part of the Television Era wing.
Bruno Sammartino Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameBruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino
- Ring Names
- Bruno Sammartino (December 3, 1959 - June 9, 1991)
- Born October 6, 1935
- Died April 18, 2018 (aged 82)
- Nationality
Italy, 
United States - Birth PlacePizzoferrato, Italy
- Billed From
- Abruzzo, Italy
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 265 lbs (120 kg)
- NicknamesThe Living Legend; The Original Italian Stallion; The Italian Superman
Career History
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Roles
- Commentator (October 1, 1990 - June 9, 1991)
- Commentator (April 21, 1986 - February 16, 1988)
- Wrestler (December 3, 1959 - August 29, 1987)
- Commentator (March 6, 1979 - January 2, 1980)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
UWF HAOctober 1, 1990 June 9, 1991 Promotion 
WWFFebruary 16, 1985 February 16, 1988 Promotion 
WWWFNovember 3, 1962 October 4, 1981 Promotion 
NWAJanuary 12, 1972 April 11, 1976 Promotion 
NWFApril 17, 1974 November 1, 1974 Promotion 
WWA INApril 14, 1973 February 7, 1974 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 21, 1972 December 7, 1973 Promotion 
SLWCApril 6, 1973 June 15, 1973 Promotion NWFApril 27, 1972 May 26, 1972 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 12, 1972 February 25, 1972 Promotion 
JWANovember 19, 1971 November 27, 1971 Promotion NWADecember 3, 1959 July 13, 1969 Promotion JWAAugust 2, 1968 August 12, 1968 Promotion JWAMarch 2, 1967 March 7, 1967 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAApril 15, 1966 October 7, 1966 Promotion 
CWCOctober 23, 1959 March 6, 1962 Promotion 
FKEFebruary 19, 1960 January 5, 1962 Promotion 
NWA DETROITMarch 25, 1961 December 2, 1961 -
Images History
Feb 1985
Mar 1979
Nov 1971
Feb 1963
Dec 1959 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face March 3, 1974 August 29, 1987 Heel August 4, 1973 March 2, 1974 Face December 3, 1959 August 3, 1973
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Finishers
- Bearhug (December 3, 1959 - August 29, 1987)
- Hammerlock (December 3, 1959 - August 29, 1987)
- Pendulum Backbreaker (December 3, 1959 - August 29, 1987)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Head From Home" by Sam Spence - Single (April 6, 2013 - April 6, 2013)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2013)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Television Era (Year2002)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x2 WWWF World/WWWF Heavyweight Championship -
x1 WWWF International Tag Team Championship (with Dominic DeNucci) -
x1 WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (with Spiros Arion)
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Maple Leaf Wrestling
- 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (with Whipper Billy Watson)
- 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version)
World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)
- 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Dick the Bruiser)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC North American Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Bronze Statue (2014)
- Record for WWWF Championship longest reign (2803 days)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2019)
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
- KSWA Hall of Fame induction (class of 2012)
- WWWA Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
- NWA Hollywood Los Angeles Battle Royal Winner (1972)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (1974)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1976)
- PWI Match of the Year (1972 - Battle Royal; 1975 - vs. Spiros Arion; 1976 - vs. Stan Hansen; 1977 - vs. Billy Graham; 1980 - vs. Larry Zbyszko, Steel Cage match at Showdown at Shea)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award Winner (1981)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Feud of the Year (1980 - vs. Larry Zbyszko)
- Madison Square Garden Walk of Fame induction
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Annihilation Inc. - Dick The Bruiser (August 4, 1973 - March 2, 1974)
- Bruno Sammartino & Argentina Apollo - Argentina Apollo (April 1, 1963 - October 18, 1965)
- Managers
