Domenic DeNucci, RIP

[Polishprince]

A 3 time tag champion in the squared circle, he was also a tremendous trainer who taught greats including the immortal Cactus Jack.

Pro wrestling star Dominic DeNucci dies at age 89

Dominic DeNucci, a professional wrestling star who teamed with Bruno Sammartino, lived in Western Pennsylvania for 50 years and trained several top pros at his Freedom wrestling school, died Thursday. He was 89. Born in Italy in 1932, DeNucci began his wrestling career in 1958 in Quebec. He...

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[toobfreak]

A 3 time tag champion in the squared circle, he was also a tremendous trainer who taught greats including the immortal Cactus Jack.

Pro wrestling star Dominic DeNucci dies at age 89

Dominic DeNucci, a professional wrestling star who teamed with Bruno Sammartino, lived in Western Pennsylvania for 50 years and trained several top pros at his Freedom wrestling school, died Thursday. He was 89. Born in Italy in 1932, DeNucci began his wrestling career in 1958 in Quebec. He...

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I remember seeing him, Jumping Johnny DeFazio, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Chief Jay Strongbow, Brunno Sammartino and Ivan Putski.

 

[Polishprince]

I remember seeing him, Jumping Johnny DeFazio, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Chief Jay Strongbow, Brunno Sammartino and Ivan Putski.

Out of all the fellows you listed, only Krakow native Putski is still around.

 

[Dadoalex]

A 3 time tag champion in the squared circle, he was also a tremendous trainer who taught greats including the immortal Cactus Jack.

Pro wrestling star Dominic DeNucci dies at age 89

Dominic DeNucci, a professional wrestling star who teamed with Bruno Sammartino, lived in Western Pennsylvania for 50 years and trained several top pros at his Freedom wrestling school, died Thursday. He was 89. Born in Italy in 1932, DeNucci began his wrestling career in 1958 in Quebec. He...

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Dom and his partner Lou Albano formed the Sicilians in the 60s.
Denucci was an excellent performer in the ring if not the greatest behind the mike.
His matches were worth watching.

 

[toobfreak]

Out of all the fellows you listed, only Krakow native Putski is still around.

Putski with his Polish Hammer was one of my absolute favorite wrestlers in the 1960s. I once got close enough to put my hand on his shoulder as he passed by while taking his picture with an instamatic camera. I'm sure I still have the photo somewhere.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

He trained "The Franchise" Shane Douglas