WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Bruno Sammartino dies at 82
Published: Apr. 18, 2018 at 10:53 AM EDT
WWE has announced legendary wrestler Bruno Sammartino has died at 82.
The Italian had a historic professional wrestling career which spanned several decades. He was one of the first WWE champions, and he held the belt for almost 3,000 days.
Sammartino was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
The wrestler would headline major shows for the promotion, including in Madison Square Garden.
