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.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Domenico 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
ItalyUnited States - Birth Place Frosolone, Molise, Italy
- Billed From
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Roma, Italy
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Nicknames Mr. Italy
Italy
United StatesCareer History
- 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)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion INDY May 6, 1982 April 14, 2012 Promotion 
WWWFApril 26, 1975 March 13, 1982 Promotion AJPWJanuary 2, 1979 January 29, 1979 Promotion AWAApril 8, 1978 October 14, 1978 Promotion NWADecember 28, 1975 April 10, 1978 Promotion INDY November 10, 1967 March 25, 1975 Promotion NWAMarch 4, 1973 March 25, 1975 Promotion AJPWOctober 21, 1972 November 8, 1972 Promotion JWANovember 19, 1971 November 27, 1971 Promotion NWAJuly 27, 1969 November 14, 1971 Promotion WWWFOctober 14, 1967 September 26, 1970 Promotion NWAAugust 15, 1966 January 23, 1967 Promotion STAMPEDESeptember 11, 1962 March 29, 1963 Promotion NWAAugust 27, 1959 March 29, 1963 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face October 23, 1964 April 14, 2012 - Images History
Aug 2005Apr 1993May 1982Feb 1978Apr 1975Oct 1972Oct 1967Oct 1964
WWWF
AJPW
AWA
NWA
JWA
WWWF
STAMPEDE
- Finishers
- Airplane Spin ( January 1, 1958 - July 30, 1999)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song “That's Amore” by Dean Martin - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
World Wide Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Federation
- 1 WWWF International Tag Team Championship (with Bruno Sammartino)
- 2 WWWF World Tag Team Championship (1 with Pat Barrett, 1 with Dino Bravo)
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)
- Other Accomplishments
- Ohio Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
Relations
- 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)