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Bruno Laopardo Franceso Sammartino Wiki Biography

Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino was a professional wrestler, born on the 6th October 1935 in Pizzoferrato, Italy, and was probably best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation, today known as WWE, where he held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship for over eleven years. He is considered to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. He passed away in 2018.

Have you ever wondered how rich Bruno Sammartino was? According to sources it has been estimated that Bruno Sammartino’s overall net worth was over $4 million, accumulated largely during his three decade –long career, during which he gained numerous accolades and awards. His success and accomplishments made him one of the most successful wrestlers ever, and significantly increased his net worth.

Bruno Sammartino Net Worth $4 Million

Bruno was born the youngest of seven children. During World War II, while still very young, he hid with his family in the mountains while trying to escape German soldiers. At the age of 15, Bruno moved to the US to join his father who had been living there for several years. Since his knowledge of English was poor, and he was a sickly child due to previous war experiences, he was bullied in school, which instigated Sammartino to devote himself to weight training. While attending Schenley High School, he worked out with the University of Pittsburgh wrestling team, and eventually became known in the Pittsburgh area for performing strongman stunts.

After appearing on a TV show, he was identified as a prospect by promoter Rudy Miller, and was then recruited into professional wrestling. Bruno’s professional debut came in 1959, and within the next six months he was headlining at Madison Square Garden, and soon became the only man to lift the 640lb wrestler Haystacks Calhoun. In May 1963, he won the WWWF World Championship in just 48 seconds, and kept his title for seven years, eight months and one day which is still the longest world title reign in the history of wrestling. In January 1971, Sammartino lost the Madison Square Garden championship to Ivan Koloff, leaving the public in a state of shock. However, Bruno regained the title, this time keeping it for a further three years, four months and twenty days.

His last major series of matches happened in the mid-‘80s, against “Macho Man” Randy Savage and The Honky Tonk Man. He actually headlined over 180 tournaments at Madison Square Garden during his career, a tribute in itself to the ability and popularity of the man. After retiring in 1987, Sammartino continued on to do commentary for the WWF during the following years.

Due to his outstanding achievements and lucrative career, he was named “Living Legend” and was very highly respected in his profession. On the 6th April 2013, after having declined this invitation several times before, Bruno finally accepted induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.

When it comes to his personal life, Bruno was married to Carol from 1959, and the couple had three sons, residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bruno passed away on 18 April 2018 at his home, after suffering ill-health for a several months.



Full Name	Bruno Sammartino
Net Worth	$4 Million
Date Of Birth	October 6, 1935
Place Of Birth	Pizzoferrato, Abruzzo, Italy
Height	1.78 m
Weight	120.2 kg
Profession	Professional Wrestler
Education	Schenley High School
Nationality	American, Italian
Children	David Sammartino
Parents	Alfonso Sammartino, Emilia Sammartino
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Movies	Legends Never Die, Saloonatics, Legends Never Die, Saloonatics

Fact
1	Although that there is no denying that Bruno was and is one of the strongest men to have entered the Pro Wrestling Game, he was not the runner-up to Paul Anderson at the 1956 U.S. Weightlifting Olympic tryouts. He didn’t even compete there. The 2nd Place finish in the Heavyweight (unlimited) Division was Lee Phillips. But no one denied Sammartino’s preeminence in the Powerlifts of the Squat (full), the Deadlift and especially the Bench Press; in which he was universally acknowledged as the best in the World, with unofficial lifts that approached 600 lbs. in the mid 1950’s.
2	WWE Hall of Famer.
3	Inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.
4	Was considered for the role of Luca Brasi in The Godfather (1972).
5	Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2002 (charter class).
6	Was the longest reigning WWE Champion in history, back when it the company was known as WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation). Sammartino won the title in 1963 and held it for eight years until 1971, a record that still stands today. His second reign as WWE Champion lasted four years between 1973 and 1977 and is also one of the longest reigns in the history of WWE.
7	In the mid 1960s, his tag team partner was Tony Marino, a man who would come to the ring dressed as and had the ringname of “Batman”.
8	He idolized a Greco-Roman wrestler named Batisti who represented Italy in the Olympics in the 30s.
9	Bruno was born in Abruzzi, Italy and immigrated to the United States at age 15.
10	Notable Feuds Include: Ivan Koloff, Stan Stasiak, Larry Zbyzsko, Fred Blassie, Lou Albano, Spiros Arion, George “The Animal” Steele, The Executioners, Cowboy Bob Duncum, Nikolai Volkoff, The Valiant Brothers, Waldo Von Erich, Buggsy McGraw, Superstar Billy Graham, Stan Hansen,,Bruiser Brody, Tor Kamata, Ernie Ladd, Killer Kowalski, Ken Patera., Roddy Piper and Brutus Beefcake.
11	Notable Title Wins Included: International Tag Team (Toronto) w/ Whipper Billy Watson; WWWA US Tag Team (Pittsburgh) w/ Argentina Apollo; WWWF World Heavyweight (2); WWWF United States Tag Team w/ Spiros Arion; WWWF International Tag Team w/ Battman; WWWF International Tag Team w/ Dominic Denucci; Grand Prix Tag Team (Montreal) w/ Eduard Carpentier; WWA World Tag Team (Indianapolis) w/ Dick the Bruiser;
12	On May 18, 2004, Bruno Sammartino was honored in Pittsburgh for the 41st anniversary of his winning the WWWF title from Buddy Rogers.
13	He became the most famous professional wrestler during the 1960s and early 1970s. This was long after professional wrestling has stopped appearing on American network television, and well before cable television created nationwide wrestling promotions.
14	In 1959 he set a world record in the benchpress by lifting 565 pounds.
15	In 1956 he lost out to Paul Anderson for a spot on the United States Olympic Weightlifting Team.
16	He was examined by a specialist in sports medicine. The doctor indicated that Sammartino had the most badly damaged body of anyone he had examined in his long career.
17	Held the WWWF (WWE) World Title longer then any other wrestler in history, 8 years.
18	Defeated Stan “The Man” Stasiak for his second WWWF Title reign.
19	Had a classic feud with Larry Zbyszko, a man he helped train.
20	Fled from his homeland of Italy during World War II. Sammartino was 90lbs when he lived in the mountains as a refugee. When he began his professional wrestling career he was a 250lbs powerhouse.
21	The second ever WWWF Champion. Defeated “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers to win the title.
22	The first two-time WWWF (later WWF and WWE) heavyweight champion. His first reign went from 1963-1971, while his second lasted from 1973-1977.
23	He “retired” from wrestling in 1981 (his last match was against old enemy George “the Animal” Steele), and began providing commentary for the WWF’s syndicated programming. He came out of retirement in 1985, where he wrestled in tag team matches with son, David (usually against Johnny Valiant and Brutus Beefcake).
24	Bruno’s last major feud was with Randy “Macho Man” Savage in 1986-1987, and nearly won the WWF Intercontinental title on several occasions. He also teamed with Tito Santana and one-time enemy George “the Animal” Steele in tag team maches vs. Savage and “Adorable” Adrian Adonis.
25	Considered by many to be the greatest pro wrestling champion of all time
26	Former WWF World Champion & Tag Team Champion in the 1960’s & 70’s

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
WrestleMania XXX	2014	TV Movie	Bruno Sammartino
Saloonatics	2002	Video	Vito Farrelli
Tribeca	1993	TV Series	Pizza Man
Clash of the Champions XX: 20th Anniversary	1992	TV Movie	Bruno Sammartino
UWF Fury Hour	1990	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino – Commentator
Best of the WWF Volume 15	1988	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWF Superstars	1986-1988	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino
Best of the WWF Volume 13	1987	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Best of the WWF Volume 14	1987	Video	Bruno Sammartino
George the Animal Steele	1987	Video	Bruno Sammartino
The WWF’s Even More Unusual Matches	1987	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Wrestling’s Most Embarrassing Moments	1987	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWF Championship Wrestling	1972-1986	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino
Best of the WWF Volume 5	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Ricky the Dragon Steamboat	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Tag Team Champions	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
The WWF’s Grand Slams	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Wrestling’s Living Legend Bruno Sammartino	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWF’s Inside the Steel Cage	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWF Grudge Matches	1986	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Best of the WWF Volume 1	1985	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Best of the WWF Volume 3	1985	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!	1985	Video	Bruno Sammartino
The WWF’s Amazing Managers	1985	Video	Bruno Sammartino
World Wrestling Federation	1974-1979	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino
Spectrum Wrestling	1977-1978	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino

Thanks

Title	Year	Status	Character
Card Subject to Change	2010	Documentary special thanks

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Sweet Daddy	2016	Documentary post-production	Himself
Legends with JBL	2016	TV Series	Himself
WWE Hall of Fame	2016	Himself
Ivan Koloff the Russian Bear	2015	Documentary	Himself
WWE Smackdown!	2014	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment	2013	Video documentary	Himself
WWE 2k14	2013	Video Game	Himself (voice)
WWE Raw	2013	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden	2013	Video	Himself
WrestleMania 29	2013	TV Special	Bruno Sammartino
WWE Hall of Fame 2013	2013	TV Special	Himself
The Bob Show	2008	TV Series	Himself
Legends Never Die	2006	Video	Himself
Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler	2005	Documentary
Ivan Koloff the Most Hated Man in America	2003	Video documentary	Himself
Legends of Wrestling 2	2002	Video Game	Himself
UWF Beach Brawl	1991	TV Special	Bruno Sammartino
UWF Fury Hour	1990	TV Series	Himself
Halloween Havoc	1989	TV Special	Bruno Sammartino
Body Slam	1986	Himself
WrestleMania 2	1986	TV Special	Bruno Sammartino
WrestleMania	1985	TV Special	Bruno Sammartino
The War to Settle the Score	1985	TV Movie	Himself
Greatest Sports Legends	1979	TV Series	Himself
Tomorrow Coast to Coast	1976	TV Series	Himself
Ringside Wrestling	1973	TV Series	Himself
The Winners	1973	TV Series documentary

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
WWE Hall of Fame	2015	TV Special	Himself
True Giants	2014	Bruno Sammartino
Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story	2014	Video documentary	Himself
Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul Heyman	2014	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection	2014	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWE Raw	1997-2013	TV Series	Bruno Sammartino
WWE for All Mankind: Life & Career of Mick Foley	2013	Video	Bruno Sammartino
The 50 Greatest Finishing Moves in WWE History	2012	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWE: Best Cage Matches	2011	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time	2010	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Hulk Hogan’s Unreleased Collector’s Series	2009	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWE: Macho Madness – The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection	2009	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWE Hall of Fame 2009	2009	TV Special	Himself
The Most Powerful Families in Wrestling	2007	Video	Bruno Sammartino
WWE: The History of the WWE Championship	2006	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story	2006	Video documentary	Bruno Sammartino
20 Years Too Soon: Superstar Billy Graham	2006	Video	Himself
WWE Hall of Fame 2004	2004	TV Special	Himself
WWE Bloodbath: Wrestling’s Most Incredible Steel Cage Matches	2003	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Wrestling Gold Vol. 2: The Maim Event	2001	Video	Bruno Sammartino
Biography	1999	TV Series documentary	Himself