On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dominic DeNucci, 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.
Domenico A. Nucciarone was born in Frosolone, Molise, Italy on January 23, 1932.
He died on August 12, 2021 at the age of 89.
Dominic DeNucci is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.
Dominic DeNucci Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameDomenico A. Nucciarone
- Ring Names
- Dominic DeNucci (April 13, 1963 - April 14, 2012)
- The Black Death (November 22, 1985 - November 22, 1985)
- Dominic Bravo (January 1, 1958 - April 12, 1963)
- Dominic DeNucci (February 1, 1961 - March 15, 1962)
- Dominic Nucciarone (September 1, 1960 - September 1, 1960)
- The Masked Marvel (January 21, 1959 - August 27, 1959)
- Dominic Nucciarone (March 11, 1959 - March 11, 1959)
- Born January 23, 1932
- Died August 12, 2021 (aged 89)
- Nationality
Italy, 
United States - Birth PlaceFrosolone, Molise, Italy
- Billed From
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Roma, Italy
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
- NicknamesMr. Italy
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (August 27, 2005 - April 14, 2012)
- Coach (January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1999)
- Part Time Wrestler (April 4, 1993 - July 30, 1999)
- Part Time Wrestler (May 6, 1982 - November 16, 1987)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1958 - May 5, 1982)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMay 6, 1982 April 14, 2012 Promotion 
NWFMarch 27, 1987 May 16, 1987 Promotion 
WWWFApril 26, 1975 March 13, 1982 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 2, 1979 January 29, 1979 Promotion 
AWAApril 8, 1978 October 14, 1978 Promotion 
NWAJuly 27, 1969 April 10, 1978 Promotion 
BTW DETROITFebruary 14, 1976 April 2, 1977 Promotion 
CWFNovember 26, 1974 March 25, 1975 Promotion NWFJanuary 16, 1974 June 25, 1974 Promotion BTW DETROITJuly 7, 1973 February 16, 1974 Promotion NWFJuly 1, 1970 November 30, 1972 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 21, 1972 November 8, 1972 Promotion 
JWANovember 19, 1971 November 27, 1971 Promotion 
WWWFOctober 14, 1967 September 26, 1970 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAJanuary 16, 1970 March 25, 1970 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIAMay 24, 1968 August 23, 1968 Promotion 
AWA SFFebruary 16, 1967 September 16, 1967 Promotion NWAAugust 15, 1966 January 28, 1967 Promotion 
PNWSeptember 16, 1966 December 17, 1966 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIAOctober 23, 1964 July 15, 1966 Promotion AWA SFSeptember 29, 1965 January 12, 1966 Promotion 
WWA HOLLYWOODMay 27, 1964 September 12, 1964 Promotion AWA SFApril 9, 1963 July 24, 1964 Promotion NWAAugust 27, 1959 March 29, 1963 Promotion 
BTW CALGARYSeptember 11, 1962 March 29, 1963 -
Images History
Aug 2005
Apr 1993
May 1982
Feb 1978
Apr 1975
Oct 1972
Oct 1967
Oct 1964 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face October 23, 1964 April 14, 2012
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Finishers
- Airplane Spin (January 1, 1958 - July 30, 1999)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“That's Amore” by Dean Martin - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
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National Wrestling Federation
National Wrestling Federation & World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
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x2 WWWF World Tag Team Championship (1 with Victor Rivera / Pat Barrett, 1 with Dino Bravo) -
x1 WWWF International Tag Team Championship (with Bruno Sammartino)
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American Wrestling Alliance
- 1 AWA United States Heavyweight Championship
Big Time Wrestling
- 1 BTW East Coast Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Tony Parisi)
Lutte Internationale
- 1 Canadian International Tag Team Championship (with Nick DeCarlo)
NWA All-Star Wrestling
- 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Don Leo Jonathan)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Don Leo Jonathan)
NWA Detroit
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Markoff)
National Wrestling Federation
- 1 NWF Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWF World Tag Team Championship (with Tony Parisi)
New Independent Wrestling Association
- 1 NIWA Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Hati)
Stampede Wrestling
- 3 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (with Ron Etchinson)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 1 IWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 3 IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Mark Lewin, 1 with Antonio Pugliese, 1 with Mario Milano)
World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)
- 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Wilbur Snyder)
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Other Accomplishments
- Ohio Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
x1 NWF World Heavyweight Championship
x2 NWF/WWF North American Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Dino Bravo & Dominic DeNucci - Dino Bravo (February 21, 1978 - December 18, 1978)
- Antonio Pugliese & Dominic DeNucci - Antonio Pugliese / Tony Parisi (January 8, 1968 - January 9, 1976)
- Dominic Bravo & Ron Etchison - Ron Etchison (November 2, 1962 - March 29, 1963)
- The Bravo Brothers - Dino Bravo (original) (December 12, 1959 - October 2, 1962)