Join Jeff and Conor this week as they discuss the pioneering career of Bruno Sammartino – legendary WWWF Champion. Learn about his upbringing first in Italy under Nazi occupation, and then as an immigrant in the United States. We next discuss his raw strength and athleticism which saw him excel first in strength sports and then in the political world of pro-wrestling.
This episode covers Bruno’s career right up to his signing with the WWWF in 1963.
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Jeff Russo meets his hero
Bruno Sammartino
Young Bruno training
Arnold, Franco & Bruno
Bruno powerlifting competition
Phil Esposito, Bruno, Willie Mays & Clyde Frazier
Vince McMahon Sr (far left), Bruno (Center) & other promoters