On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dino Bravo, 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.
Adolfo Bresciano was born in Campobasso, Molise, Italy on August 6, 1948.
He died on March 10, 1993 at the age of 44.
Dino Bravo has won a total of 9 championships in major promotions during his career.
Dino Bravo Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameAdolfo Bresciano
- Ring Names
- Dino Bravo (January 1, 1970 - March 10, 1993)
- Born August 6, 1948
- Died March 10, 1993 (aged 44)
- Nationality
Canada, 
Italy - Birth PlaceCampobasso, Molise, Italy
- Billed From
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 248 lbs (112 kg)
- NicknamesCanada’s Strongest Man; The World’s Strongest Man
Career History
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Roles
- Coach (June 1, 1992 - March 10, 1993)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1970 - May 17, 1992)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFSeptember 18, 1985 April 19, 1992 Promotion 
CSPJune 15, 1991 November 2, 1991 Promotion 
AWAOctober 23, 1979 March 26, 1981 Promotion 
NWA, 
JCPJanuary 12, 1979 July 29, 1979 Promotion 
WWWFJanuary 31, 1978 December 30, 1978 Promotion JCPApril 23, 1976 January 8, 1978 Promotion NWANovember 7, 1974 January 8, 1978 Promotion 
GCWJuly 23, 1977 October 28, 1977 Promotion 
CWFDecember 23, 1975 February 21, 1976 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODNovember 7, 1974 February 8, 1975 -
Images History
Oct 1986
Jan 1982
Jan 1978
Nov 1974
Jan 1970 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel October 6, 1986 May 17, 1992 Face January 1, 1970 September 8, 1986
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Finishers
- Airplane Spin (January 1, 1970 - May 17, 1992)
- Sidewalk Slam (January 1, 1970 - May 17, 1992)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“France - La Marseillaise” by The Vienna State Opera Orchestra - Single (December 5, 1987 - April 19, 1992)
- Theme Song“Pursuit” by Lenny White - NJPW - Single (October 8, 1981 - December 10, 1982)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Lutte Internationale (International Wrestling)
World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWWF World Tag Team Championship (with Dominic DeNucci)
National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
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x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Wrestling)
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Grand Prix Wrestling (Montreal)
- 1 Grand Prix Tag Team Championship (with Gino Brito)
Lutte Internationale
- 6 Canadian International Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version)
- 1 Canadian International Tag Team Championship (with Tony Parisi)
Maple Leaf Wrestling
- 2 NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version)
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 3 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 with Mr. Wrestling I, 1 with Tiger Conway Jr., 1 with Ricky Steamboat)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (with Mr. Wrestling I)
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- 1 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (with Victor Rivera)
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Other Accomplishments
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler (1978)
x7 International Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Dream Team - Greg Valentine (March 21, 1987 - November 26, 1987)
- Dino Bravo & Dominic DeNucci - Dominic DeNucci (February 21, 1978 - December 18, 1978)
- Dino Bravo & Mr. Wrestling - Mr. Wrestling I / Tim Woods (May 5, 1976 - February 6, 1977)
- Managers