Bruno Sammartino
1935 - 2018
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Biography
Bruno Sammartino (1935-2018) was an Italian-born American professional wrestler. Known for his incredible strength and stamina, Sammartino dominated the wrestling world and held the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) World Heavyweight Championship for over 11 years, one of the longest reigns in the history of professional wrestling. His popularity and influence helped establish professional wrestling as a widely followed sport in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.
Famous Quotes (5)
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To be a champion, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will.
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I don’t consider myself a champion—I consider myself successful.
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When you fail, it does not mean you are a failure. When you fail, it means you have not yet succeeded.
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You must conduct yourself like a champion in order to become one.
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You have to be a person that people love and respect. To me, it doesn’t matter if you’re the greatest wrestler in the world. The most important thing is whether people respect you.