Dominic DeNucci

American professional wrestler and trainer (1932–2021)

Dominic Nucciarone (23 January 1932 – 12 August 2021) was an Italian-American professional wrestler and trainer. He was known under his ring name of Dominic DeNucci. He was born in Venice, Italy and was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His career began in 1958 and he retired in 2012.

Dominic DeNucci
DeNucci at an autograph signing in May 2012
Birth nameDomenico Nucciarone
Born(1932-01-23)January 23, 1932
Frosolone, Molise, Italy
DiedAugust 12, 2021(2021-08-12) (aged 89)
McCandless, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Dominic DeNucci
Dominic Bravo[1]
Billed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Billed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Billed fromPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Debut1958
RetiredApril 14, 2012

In June 2020, DeNucci was hospitalized for heart failure in McCandless, Pennsylvania. He died at the age of 89 on 12 August 2021.[2]

References

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  1. "Dino Bravo". OWW. Archived from the original on January 27, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
  2. "Dominic DeNucci Passes Away At 89". FIGHTFUL. Retrieved 2021-08-13.

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