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07/10/2024

Today would have been the 89th birthday of my friend and client Bruno Sammartino. Hard to imagine that he is gone so many of us thought that he would just go on at least longer than we did. Even at 80 he was still a strong man.

There for sure would have been a conversation today if there could have been. I had Bruno in Yonkers several times at Giulios Resturant I will never forget when Bruno told the waiter since Giulio Notaro says we are from the same place in Italy have him prepare something native to our area. I can remember Bruno being very impressed when his meal arrived.

We sat down with Leonard and Mayor Mike Spano Mike Spano a couple of times. Once in 1999 when we had an event at Lincoln High School and again in 2016 at Giulio's when we did Bruno's final appearance in NY.

There was also kind of a reunion once with Richie Giannantoni who met Bruno when he was a young boy, after Bruno and Tony Marino wrestled at the Glen Park they went to the home of Casmir Sabatini a relative of Richie's. A mutual friend of Bruno's and Casmir requested the get together.

I have so many Bruno stories but these are personal to Yonkers.

He was a great man if you haven't gotten the book and read about the adversity and the odds that he overcame I suggest you do it. You don't have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy this book and appreciate Bruno the man not just Bruno the wrestler.

https://www.amazon.com/Bruno-Sammartino-Autobiography-Wrestlings-Living-ebook/dp/B07PHP8TWN?ref_=ast_author_dp

10/08/2024

Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestlings Living Legend was an honor to bring to the public. With the help of CB Wolf this book was finished and has been available for about five years. One of the most rewarding things about the book is that non wrestling fans have read it and absolutely loved the story of the man not the wrestler. The first one to tell me that was actress Cindy Morgan of Caddyshack.

I was recently sent these comments by Brad Zawacki a former wrestler. I am glad that more and more people are becoming aware of the challenges he faced in his rise to the top while staying very humble.

The book is available in color and black and white.

Sal, the Sammartino book is fantastic. I grew up in Pittsburgh and my parents grew up there. My dad met Bruno more than one occasion and was a gentleman every time.
My wife read the book, and she is neutral at best when it comes to understanding pro wrestling.

Hands down a phenomenal book, definitely be proud of writing this masterpiece

BZ

09/08/2024

I woke up this morning to a text from Andrew Anderson about the passing of Kevin Sullivan. I was in the ring with Kevin many times as a referee. In 2005 he was part of some of the WrestleReunion events. I am posting a picture of Kevin and Abdullah from the inaugural event in Tampa January 2005. He was in a tag team match with C.M. Punk and Abdullah the Butcher as his partners with Sir Oliver Humperdink as manager in our main event. Dusty,, Dustin and Mike Graham on the other side with Harley Race.

As we grow older the news of deaths comes much to often and is much to relevant. R.I.P Kevin Sullivan. Photo credit goes to George Napolitano

19/04/2024

This has been a rough week for me for several years now. My younger sister who was born on April 14th fell victim to Pancreatic Cancer. My aunt born on April 17th passed away from Cancer and on April 18th I got the call from Blackjack Brown that Bruno Sammartino had passed away. I was only about 25 feet from where I was standing when I told a second lane had flown into the World Trade Center.
I truly believe that Bruno Sammartino couldn’t be pinned if he didn’t want to be. He had far out lived the life expectancy of someone who had suffered from Rheumatic Fever. He stayed in great shape always but like with all of us at one point or another the tide turns, and we end up looking at the lights.
So many of you are fans of “Wrestling’s Living Legend Bruno Sammartino as any true wrestling fan should be. I wish that all of you could have gotten to know Bruno Sammartino the man. He believed in fairness and principles. He conducted himself with honor and represented the business of Professional Wrestling with Honor. He treated fans with respect and always made sure that someone that met him left feeling like it was worth their time.
As long as I am still around this will always be a tough week for me. The dates between April 14th-April 18th bring many smile and memories but still a tremendous loss.
If you have read the book, Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestlings Living Legend you should have an idea of the kind of man that Bruno Sammartino was if you haven’t you should consider it. In a day where so many “heroes” fall short Bruno Sammartino stayed steady and always worthy of the term Living Legend. He was a great friend to WrestleReunion doing all he could to make the first two events memorable. Bruno Mars got the chance to meet the man he was named after not long before Bruno passed away. R.I.P. Bruno Sammartino

16/12/2023

It's been almost 19 years since the original WrestleReunion event in Tampa. I am still asked about the videos of the matches. As I indicated many times these videos were held up in a legal battle. I have regained full control of all film taken place in 2005 which includes the matches.

There are NO PLANS to put this out on DVD. I am looking for a private buyer or WWE for Peacock TV or All Elite Wrestling to purchase and produce for their libraries.

I did make a sizzle reel which I will post here for all of you that have asked to see what happened on those three weekends.

The opportunity has now presented for this never before seen footage to be available to the world. I am kicking around some other ideas but a purchase would be in the interest of the fans. I hope that you enjoy.

30/07/2023

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