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Sicilian Beast


Title History

 

  • (Toronto) United States Heavyweight title defeating Johnny Valentine (1963);

 

Career Highlights

 

  • John Yachetti (as Gino Angelo) formed a “brother” tag team with Martino Angelo..
  • 1961: Gino Angelo became known as “The Beast” (barefoot and wore a loin cloth) and was managed by Martino Angelo..
  • 1963: The Beast had a major feud with “Bulldog” Dick Brower in the Toronto area..
  • 1963: The Beast defeated “Whipper” Billy Watson at Maple Leaf Garden’s in Toronto..
  • 1963: The Beast defeated Johnny Valentine for Toronto’s version of the United States title..
  • 1964: The Beast wrestled Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF title 3 times at Maple Leaf Gardens..
  • 1965: The Beast wrestled in the Pittsburgh area for Bruno Sammartino’s promotion..
  • John Yachetti retired at the end of 1979 and died in 1986 at age 59..

 

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Debut

Early 50s

Birthday

Hometown

Originally from Canada
Billed from Sicily

Gender

Height

5'10"

Weight

240 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The Bearhug

Favorite Move(s)

The Boston Crab

Notable Feuds

Bulldog Brower
Chief White Owl
Mr Kleen
Bruno Sammartino

Status