Bruno Sammartino
Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino was an Italian-born American professional wrestler, best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF, now WWE). There, he held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship (WWWF Heavyweight Championship during his second reign) for more than 11 years (4,040 days) across two reigns, the first of which is the longest single reign in the promotion's history at 2,803 days. He is overall a two-time world champion in professional wrestling.
Dubbed "The Italian Strongman" and "The Strongest Man in the World" early in his career, Sammartino later earned the title "The Living Legend". Known for his powerful bearhug finishing move, he is widely regarded as the greatest professional wrestler of all time. Sammartino became a vocal critic of the drug use and raunchier storylines that became prevalent in the professional wrestling industry after his retirement but he reconciled with WWE in 2013 and headlined their Hall of Fame ceremony that year. Terry Funk commented that Sammartino "was bigger than wrestling itself"
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.9168 |
| Birthday | 1935-10-06 |
| Place of Birth | Pizzoferrato, Italy |
| Also Known As | Bruno Sammartino, |
1985
WrestleMania
6.67/56
The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The...
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WrestleMania
1986
WrestleMania II
6.406/32
Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a St...
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1986
The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth
0/0
This Home Video Classic celebrates the WWE's original power couple with a memorable look at "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth; she stands by...
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The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth
2013
WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
8/2
Donald Trump, Mick Foley, Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund, Booker T, and Trish Stratus are celebrated for their contributions to the wrestling business...
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WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
1980
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
0/0
WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.
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WWE Showdown at Shea '80
2013
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
9.2/5
The greatest moments from WWE's long and storied history with Madison Square Garden.
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WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
2006
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
8/2
The incredible trendsetting career of legendary wrestler Superstar Billy Graham
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WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
2015
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
6.8/4
See the Class of 2015 take their place in history during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2010
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
8.3/6
A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane f...
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WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
1985
Best of the WWF Volume 3
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A collection of some of the best WWF matches.
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Best of the WWF Volume 3
1985
Best of the WWF Volume 1
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The best action that the WWF has to offer.
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Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
6/1
WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, Haiti Kid, Mad Dog Vachon, the Missing Link, Ivan P...
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Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
2006
Legends Never Die
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Death Has Fallen on Deaf Ears in the World of Professional Sports. Step into the ring and watch all the action as fists fly when Legendary Wrestlers R...
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Legends Never Die
2005
Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
10/1
The story of WWF Hall of Fame wrestler Johnny Valiant.
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Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
2013
Timeline The History of WWE – 1963-1969 – As Told By Bruno Sammartino
10/1
In early 1963, Toots Mondt and Vincent J. McMahon seceded from the governance of the NWA to form the WWWF. Shortly thereafter they would crown their c...
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2009
Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
10/1
“Macho Man” Randy Savage was one of the most controversial superstars in history of sports entertainment. His complicated relationship with Miss Eliza...
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1987
WWE Houston Wrestling: The Paul Boesch Retirement Show
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WWE's biggest superstars converge in the Lone Star State for some incredible mat action. Features WWE Champion Hulk Hogan taking on The One Man Gang f...
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2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
10/1
When soul singer Chuck Corby and his band Quiet Storm run afoul of a Mafia wannabe who's dying of cancer, we're off on a zany roller coaster ride with...
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The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
2006
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
10/1
For more than forty years, the WWE Championship has been one of the most prestigious titles in sports entertainment, History of the WWE Championship p...
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2018
Bruno
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A special celebration of the incredible life and career of WWE Hall of Famer, Bruno Sammartino. Join WWE in honoring one of the most decorated and cel...
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Bruno
2006
Bruno Sammartino Behind The Championship Belt
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Bruno Sammartino gives a detailed account of his life and his career in professional wrestling.
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Bruno Sammartino Behind The Championship Belt
2018
Andre the Giant
7.3/173
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment wo...
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2013
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
8.8/11
The History of WWE celebrates 50 years of sports entertainment by chronicling the evolution of WWE from small, regional promotion into a worldwide phe...
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2014
WWE: Macho Man - The Randy Savage Story
7.6/17
WWE fans, you have waited long enough! His glistening wardrobe, often-imitated cadence and grandiose style was outshined only by his virtuoso performa...
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1986
Body Slam
5.1/25
M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent...
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Body Slam
2017
Sweet Daddy Siki
6/1
Reginald "Sweet Daddy" Siki is a professional wrestling icon, successful country music singer, and household name. This is his story, told by wrestlin...
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Sweet Daddy Siki
2019
Bruno Sammartino
2/1
A documentary about World Wrestling Federation Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino.
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1987
The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
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See the WWF's stars in some of the most unusual matches.
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The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
1986
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
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Truly in a class by himeself! Once Bruno on the mat - watch out! Relive some of Bruno Sammartino's greatest moments, including encounters with Roddy...
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1986
Tag Team Champions
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A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
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1989
WCW Halloween Havoc 1989
6.8/8
Ric Flair & Sting join forces against the Great Muta & Terry Funk in the Thunderdome Cage Match with Bruno Sammartino serving as the special guest ref...
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1992
WCW Halloween Havoc 1992
9.5/2
Sting battles Jake Roberts in a Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Match. Rick Rude clashes with NWA World Heavyweight Champion Masahiro Chono. Barry Windh...
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1987
The Best of the WWF: volume 13
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Coliseum Video brings you the biggest and baddest WWE suoerstars!
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1987
The Best of the WWF: volume 14
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Coliseum Home Video Exclusives! Rare footage never shown anywhere else!
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The Best of the WWF: volume 14
1986
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
10/1
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is a pure mix of wrestling and karate, and he became one of the most memorable competitors in WWE history; from training...
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1986
Inside the Steel Cage
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Hosts Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine journey through time to relive some of the most exciting battles to ever take place inside a steel cage, fe...
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1987
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
10/2
Hilarious mistakes, miscues, and other annoying curve balls perpetrated by various WWE Superstars of the 1980s; host "Mean" Gene Okerlund presents a v...
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1986
WWE Grudge Match
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Host Gorilla Monsoon takes a look back at some of the most bitter rivalries in WWE history, including Tito Santana facing Greg "The Hammer" Valentine...
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2019
Headstrong
6/1
World renowned professional wrestler, actor, and standup comedian Rob Van Dam shares his life outside of the wrestling ring in this unforgettable jour...
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WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
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A compilation of greatest wrestling matches includes: Hulk Hogan vs King Kong Bundy, Macho Man vs Ted Dibiase and Ultimate Warrior vs Macho Man
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