Bruno Sammartino

Bruno Sammartino

Born: October 6, 1935
Died: April 18, 2018
in Pizzoferrato, Italy
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"

Movies for Bruno Sammartino...

Title: WWE This Is Awesome
Character: Bruno Sammartino (archive footage)
Released: July 29, 2022
Type: TV
Celebrating WWE's awesome history; reliving the moments that made fans go, "This is awesome!"
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Bruno Sammartino
Title: Bruno Sammartino
Character: Self
Released: October 26, 2019
Type: Movie
A documentary about World Wrestling Federation Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino.
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Bruno
Title: Bruno
Character: Himself
Released: April 23, 2018
Type: Movie
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 celebrated WWE Champions of all time in this exclusive documentary "Bruno," featuring some of Sammartino's greatest matches, moments and more.
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Bruno
Title: Bruno
Released: April 23, 2018
Type: Movie
Witness the life and career of the most celebrated athlete in Madison Square Garden history, the "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino!
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Andre the Giant
Title: Andre the Giant
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 10, 2018
Type: Movie
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
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Sweet Daddy Siki
Title: Sweet Daddy Siki
Released: June 11, 2017
Type: Movie
Reginald "Sweet Daddy" Siki is a professional wrestling icon, successful country music singer, and household name. This is his story, told by wrestling icons, celebrities, fascinating historians, family, friends, and the legend himself.
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WWE Hall of Fame 2015
Title: WWE Hall of Fame 2015
Character: Himself
Released: March 28, 2015
Type: Movie
See the Class of 2015 take their place in history during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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WWE: Macho Man - The Randy Savage Story
Title: WWE: Macho Man - The Randy Savage Story
Character: Himself
Released: November 18, 2014
Type: Movie
WWE fans, you have waited long enough! His glistening wardrobe, often-imitated cadence and grandiose style was outshined only by his virtuoso performances in the ring. Macho Man, with his gorgeous leading lady Miss Elizabeth, embodied the raging 80s in WWE and later, compounded his success in WCW. Now, the complete story of his incredible life can finally be told in Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story.
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Timeline: The History of WWE – 1963-1969 – As Told By Bruno Sammartino
Title: Timeline: The History of WWE – 1963-1969 – As Told By Bruno Sammartino
Character: Himself
Released: December 16, 2013
Type: Movie
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 champion and hang the fortune of their venture on him. That man will be your guide for a journey back to 1963 and the formative years of the WWWF up through 1969. Bruno Sammartino was selling out houses all across the northeast and was privy to all the inner workings of the company.
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The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
Title: The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
Character: Himself
Released: November 18, 2013
Type: Movie
The History of WWE celebrates 50 years of sports entertainment by chronicling the evolution of WWE from small, regional promotion into a worldwide phenomenon. With new interviews from several key personalities past and present, get the inside story behind each era of WWE as well as all your favourite moments and Superstars.
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WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Title: WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Character: Himself
Released: August 13, 2013
Type: Movie
The greatest moments from WWE's long and storied history with Madison Square Garden.
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WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
Title: WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
Character: Self
Released: April 9, 2013
Type: Movie
Donald Trump, Mick Foley, Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund, Booker T, and Trish Stratus are celebrated for their contributions to the wrestling business as they are inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Title: WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: December 7, 2010
Type: Movie
.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 for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.
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Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
Title: Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
Released: June 9, 2009
Type: Movie
“Macho Man” Randy Savage was one of the most controversial superstars in history of sports entertainment. His complicated relationship with Miss Elizabeth, his dramatic WWE championship tournament run at WrestleMania IV, the formation and explosive breakup of the MegaPowers with Hulk Hogan, his reign as the Macho King, and his shocking jump to WCW all made him a legend. Savage always brought a chaotic poetry to the ring. He’s widely considered one of the finest in-ring competitors of all time, and his interviews were always a sight to behold. For the first time ever, fans can relive the entire storied career in Macho Madness: The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection, a 3-DVD set that spans two decades of exciting and intense matchups.
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WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
Title: WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
Released: September 5, 2006
Type: Movie
For more than forty years, the WWE Championship has been one of the most prestigious titles in sports entertainment, History of the WWE Championship presents some of the greatest matches in the title's history. Volume two contains battles from the 90's, with bouts featuring Shawn Michaels, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, the Ultimate Warrior, Mankind, and more.
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Bruno Sammartino Behind The Championship Belt
Title: Bruno Sammartino Behind The Championship Belt
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: July 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Bruno Sammartino gives a detailed account of his life and his career in professional wrestling.
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WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
Title: WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
Released: June 20, 2006
Type: Movie
The incredible trendsetting career of legendary wrestler Superstar Billy Graham
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Legends Never Die
Title: Legends Never Die
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2006
Type: Movie
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 Roddy Piper, Bruno Sammartino, Mick Foley, Dominick Denucci, Shane Douglas, Balls Mahoney, Missy Hyatt, Raven, Mikey Whipwreck, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, Davey O'Hannon, Nikolai Volkoff and many more pro wrestling stars of yesterday and today do battle as they take on the dark forbidden questions that nobody has wanted to ask until now. 3-years in the making, legends never die contains more than 90 minutes of hard hitting interviews and action packed, high flying, heart pounding footage.
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Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
Title: Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
The story of WWF Hall of Fame wrestler Johnny Valiant.
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The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Title: The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Character: Vito Farrelli
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
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 hammer-wielding thugs, a cheating wife and a gun-happy killer lurking behind every hairpin curve.
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WCW Halloween Havoc '89
Title: WCW Halloween Havoc '89
Character: Referee
Released: October 28, 1989
Type: Movie
WCW Halloween Havoc '89: Settling The Score took place on October 28, 1989 from the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main event was a Thunderdome match with Ric Flair and Sting versus Terry Funk and The Great Muta. The Roadwarrior competed against the Skyscrapers, Lex Luger defended the NWA US Championship against Brian Pillman, The Steiner Brothers competed against Doom, The Freebirds fought the Dynamic Dudes, The Samoan Swat Team wrestled The Midnight Express, The Cuban Assassin took on Tommy Rich, and Tom Zenk opened the show against Mike Rotunda.
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The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
Title: The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
Released: February 1, 1987
Type: Movie
See the WWF's stars in some of the most unusual matches.
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WWE's Inside the Steel Cage
Title: WWE's Inside the Steel Cage
Released: December 11, 1986
Type: Movie
Join Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine for a journey through time to relive the most exciting battles to take place inside a steel cage. Witness several action-packed Steel Cage Matches featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant, and many more!
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Body Slam
Title: Body Slam
Character: Himself
Released: November 21, 1986
Type: Movie
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 of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.
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Title: WWF Wrestling Challenge
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: September 6, 1986
Type: TV
WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and aired from 1986 to 1995. The show became simply known as WWF Challenge in 1995. The show featured matches, pre-match interviews, and occasionally, summarized weekly events in WWF programming. Matches primarily saw top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with other syndicated WWF programming, the show promoted WWF event dates and house shows in local media markets.
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The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth
Title: The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: August 20, 1986
Type: Movie
This Home Video Classic celebrates WWE's original power couple with a memorable look at "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth. Witness Elizabeth by Savage's side during these battles against the likes of Hulk Hogan, George 'The Animal' Steele, and many more!
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Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Title: Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Released: June 6, 1986
Type: Movie
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 Piper, Paul Orndorff, and much more.
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WrestleMania II
Title: WrestleMania II
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: April 7, 1986
Type: Movie
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 Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship
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Tag Team Champions
Title: Tag Team Champions
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: March 1, 1986
Type: Movie
A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
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WrestleMania
Title: WrestleMania
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 1985
Type: Movie
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 show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
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Best of the WWF Volume 1
Title: Best of the WWF Volume 1
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
The best action that the WWF has to offer.
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WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
Title: WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.
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Best of the WWF Volume 3
Title: Best of the WWF Volume 3
Character: Bruno Sammartino (Ringside)
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
A collection of some of the best WWF matches.
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WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Title: WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Character: Bruno Sammartino
Released: August 9, 1980
Type: Movie
WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.
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Title: Fury Hour
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV