Bruno Sammartino was an Italian-American professional wrestler, born on March 6, 1935, in Pizzoferrato, Italy. He is best known for his time in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), where he held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship for a record 11 years over two reigns. Sammartino was celebrated for his strength, charisma, and dedication to the sport. Sammartino immigrated to the United States in 1950 and became a wrestling icon, drawing large crowds and helping to popularize professional wrestling. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers in history. He passed away on April 18, 2023.