Bruno Sammartino Net Worth
Bruno Sammartino Net Worth is
$4 Million
Bruno Sammartino Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (born October 6, 1935) is an Italian-born American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his work with WWE, where he held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship for over 11 years (4040 days) across two reigns, the first of which is the longest single reign in the promotion's history (2803 days).Sammartino's wrestling style was more mat-oriented which was typical of wrestlers from his era. His brawling, power moves, and personal charisma helped him become the most popular American wrestler in the 1960s through the mid 1980s. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2013 by his longtime friend, Arnold Schwarzenegger. | Full Name | Bruno Sammartino |
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Date Of Birth | October 6, 1935 |
| Place Of Birth | Pizzoferrato, Abruzzo, Italy |
| Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 120.2 |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Schenley High School |
| Nationality | American, Italian |
| Spouse | Carol Sammartino |
| Children | David Sammartino |
| Parents | Alfonso Sammartino, Emilia Sammartino |
| Movies | Legends Never Die, Saloonatics |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| # | 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 |
Known for movies
Saloonatics (2002)
as Vito Farrelli
WWF Championship Wrestling (1972-1986)
as Bruno Sammartino
WrestleMania XXX (2014)
as Bruno Sammartino
Sweet Daddy (2016)
as Himself