On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dominic DeNucci, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Domenico A. Nucciarone was born in Frosolone, Molise, Italy on January 23, 1932.
He died on August 12, 2021 at the age of 89.
Dominic DeNucci Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Domenico A. Nucciarone
- Ring Names
- Dominic DeNucci ( April 13, 1963 - April 14, 2012)
- The Black Death ( November 22, 1985 - November 22, 1985)
- Dominic Bravo ( January 1, 1958 - April 12, 1963)
- Dominic DeNucci ( February 1, 1961 - March 15, 1962)
- Dominic Nucciarone ( September 1, 1960 - September 1, 1960)
- The Masked Marvel ( January 21, 1959 - August 27, 1959)
- Dominic Nucciarone ( March 11, 1959 - March 11, 1959)
- Born January 23, 1932
- Died August 12, 2021 (aged 89)
- Nationality Italy, United States
- Birth Place Frosolone, Molise, Italy
- Billed From
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Roma, Italy
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Nicknames Mr. Italy
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( August 27, 2005 - April 14, 2012)
- Coach ( January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1999)
- Part Time Wrestler ( April 4, 1993 - July 30, 1999)
- Part Time Wrestler ( May 6, 1982 - November 16, 1987)
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1958 - May 5, 1982)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion INDY May 6, 1982 April 14, 2012 Promotion NWF March 27, 1987 May 16, 1987 Promotion WWWF April 26, 1975 March 13, 1982 Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight January 2, 1979 January 29, 1979 Promotion AWA April 8, 1978 October 14, 1978 Promotion NWA July 27, 1969 April 10, 1978 Promotion BTW DETROIT February 14, 1976 April 2, 1977 Promotion CWF November 26, 1974 March 25, 1975 Promotion NWF January 16, 1974 June 25, 1974 Promotion BTW DETROIT July 7, 1973 February 16, 1974 Promotion NWF July 1, 1970 November 30, 1972 Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight October 21, 1972 November 8, 1972 Promotion JWA November 19, 1971 November 27, 1971 Promotion WWWF October 14, 1967 September 26, 1970 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIA January 16, 1970 March 25, 1970 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIA May 24, 1968 August 23, 1968 Promotion AWA SF February 16, 1967 September 16, 1967 Promotion NWA August 15, 1966 January 28, 1967 Promotion PNW September 16, 1966 December 17, 1966 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIA October 23, 1964 July 15, 1966 Promotion AWA SF September 29, 1965 January 12, 1966 Promotion WWA HOLLYWOOD May 27, 1964 September 12, 1964 Promotion AWA SF April 9, 1963 July 24, 1964 Promotion NWA August 27, 1959 March 29, 1963 Promotion BTW CALGARY September 11, 1962 March 29, 1963 -
Images History
Aug 2005Apr 1993May 1982Feb 1978Apr 1975Oct 1972Oct 1967Oct 1964 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face October 23, 1964 April 14, 2012
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Finishers
- Airplane Spin ( January 1, 1958 - July 30, 1999)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song “That's Amore” by Dean Martin - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 2 WWWF World Tag Team Championship (1 with Dino Bravo, 1 with Victor Rivera / Pat Barrett)
- 1 WWWF International Tag Team Championship (with Bruno Sammartino)
American Wrestling Alliance
- 1 AWA United States Heavyweight Championship
Big Time Wrestling
- 1 BTW East Coast Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Tony Parisi)
Lutte Internationale
- 1 Canadian International Tag Team Championship (with Nick DeCarlo)
NWA All-Star Wrestling
- 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Don Leo Jonathan)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Don Leo Jonathan)
NWA Detroit
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Markoff)
National Wrestling Federation
- 1 NWF Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWF World Tag Team Championship (with Tony Parisi)
New Independent Wrestling Association
- 1 NIWA Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Hati)
Stampede Wrestling
- 3 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (with Ron Etchinson)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 1 IWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 3 IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Mark Lewin, 1 with Antonio Pugliese, 1 with Mario Milano)
World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)
- 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Wilbur Snyder)
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Other Accomplishments
- Ohio Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Dino Bravo & Dominic DeNucci - Dino Bravo ( February 21, 1978 - December 18, 1978)
- Antonio Pugliese & Dominic DeNucci - Antonio Pugliese / Tony Parisi ( January 8, 1968 - January 9, 1976)
- Dominic Bravo & Ron Etchison - Ron Etchison ( November 2, 1962 - March 29, 1963)
- The Bravo Brothers - Dino Bravo (original) ( December 12, 1959 - October 2, 1962)