Wrestling legend and trainer of veterans such as Mick Foley and Shane Douglas, Dominic DeNucci has passed away at the age of 89. The news was confirmed by Cauliflower Alley Club.
The wrestling veteran stayed active in the business for over 5 decades. He wrestled for many well-known promotions across the globe after making his debut in 1958.
Starting his career as The Masked Marvel in Montreal, DeNucci later formed a tag team with the original Dino Bravo. He was built as Dino’s brother Dominic Bravo.
The Italian-American professional wrestler achieved success in Australia while competing for the Australian wrestling promotion World Championship Wrestling.
Dominic DeNucci made his debut for the World Wide Wrestling Federation now known as WWE in 1967. He went on to win multiple titles in the company.
He won the WWWF International Tag Team Championship and WWWF World Tag Team Championship. DeNucci teamed with names such as Bruno Sammartino, Pat Barrett and Victor Riviera during his time with the promotion.
Dominic DeNucci became a professional wrestling trainer after his retirement from active competition. He is known for training people such as Moondog Spot, Mick Foley, Shane Douglas, and Preston Steele.
SEScoops extends our condolences to the family and friends of Dominic DeNucci.
