Bruno Sammartino Behind The Championship Belt

[@cristobaldellacqua1095]

If more people were like this man and his immovable integrity, this world would be a great place to live.

[@pupilmonk]

Bruno was old fashioned while I always thought he should lighten up a little bit he always stood for core values that never went out of style

[@jamie.777]

He reminds me of my Dad. So I have to respect and fear 😨 Bruno. 😊

[@darinsavoury4444]

Great stories, great man . I was a bit younger at the time when he was the man . Rip Glad he had a great career. He deserves it.

[@macdaddy1149]

This has given me an entire new respect for Bruno. What a class guy.

[@darinsavoury4444]

I watched a lot of biographies, with out a doubt this is one of the best and heart warming I ever watched. Bruno is the true meaning of what a son should thrive to be for his parents. This man is pure class . I only wish I was old enough to have watched him but I think I remember seeing him as a commentator with Vince . I do remember seeing David wrestle but I didn’t know his background or the meaning of his last name. All I can say what a great guy Bruno is. Worth the watch in it’s entirety. RIP champ .

[@johnm2617]

58 years old !! And shed tears at the end of this ! What a mom ! What a man ! Bruno was truly the living legend!! RIP!

[@markange]

A great man. A real man who fought for his family. No Athlete will ever compare to Bruno. My childhood hero. RIP, paisan, you were really the Greatest! Bar none.

[@m.t.3109]

My exact thoughts and feelings of a great American Hero

[@jamie.777]

Amen brutha! I am Portuguese, my dad is a old-school union Mason. He destroyed his back for his wife and kids. Can't enjoy retirement 😑... but we can relate to Bruno. Family is everything. Now compare him to the other degenerate wrestlers. Lol

[@matthewgabbard6415]

@@jamie.777Your Dad sounds like a good man.

[@rashadjames8996]

A champion in the ring, and more importantly a champion in life

[@spleeber]

Bruno was my first sports hero. My brother would take me every month to MSG. Thankfully Bruno appeared on every card. My greatest thrill was being in attendance when Bruno won the title for the second time. I remember how emotional I got. Screaming, yelling and yes crying, I was able to touch Bruno on his shoulder as he headed back to the dressing rooms. There will never be another soul who worked so hard and gave so much not only to his family, but his fans as well. A truly humble gentleman. Thank you so much for being such a talented and caring human being. You will always have a place in the hearts of your fans.

[@bronxboy1952]

I cannot begin to express my sadness after learning of Bruno's death. He was a role model and an icon to so many of us growing up in the Bronx back in the 1960's and 70's. I can't recall how many times we would go down to MSG on a Monday night to see him take on Gorilla Monsoon, or Prof Tanaka, or Hans Mortier, or Ernie Ladd, the list goes on and on. More than his endless list of his defeated opponents I recall his humbleness and his soft spoken tones when he was interviewed by various announcers. He always had a message to his younger fans, to stay away from drugs and alcohol, to work out, to stay healthy. Bruno, you have been and will always remain, the Living Legend to so many of us who loved and admired you,

[@sportsrevisited9699]

hey Gary you might enjoy this bio of him from '76 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXmbdnyoadCAZtk

[@elvisparker4691]

How very nicely sad, Gary. Often the great ones are missed only when they're gone. I just read Harley Race's book, only a few weeks ago. Two legends. Yeah, Bruno is Class, all the way ... 🙂👍

[@tylerdurden788]

He reminds me of my Uncle Ronnie.

[@waterhot80]

Even just in the first 10 minutes you realise just how small your problems are compared to some people. Amazing. Thanks for the upload.

[@americanpatriot9865]

As a kid in the 60’s Bruno was my favorite wrestler on TV. Amazing man.

[@GodlessScummer]

A few months ago I read Sean Oliver of Kayfabe Commentaries book. He spoke so highly of Bruno Sammartino. He said that in a world where there's a lot of con men it was great to deal with someone like Bruno who's word and handshake was his bond. A true gentleman as well as a wrestling legend. RIP Champ.

[@RoverRover2]

A man of immense strength and character. A real champion.

[@amirokareem3535]

Great documentary. First time that I can remember seeing Bruno Sammartino was when Pedro Morales and Bruno Sammartino were tag team partners.

[@garypmarquis]

Bruno was indeed a legend in the sport. He was honest, strong and eager. No other pro sport could produce such a dedicated athlete. People like myself, spent many hours waiting to watch Bruno appear on our screens. He was the best. Having heard of his recent passing was not easy for this boomer. In fact, I've spent the last many hours, watching his films, to have learned more since my youth about the Champ, that everything else, has since been minimized. Thank you the Sammartino family for all you have done and endure. From a long and true fan, Gary Marquis.

[@kennethpaulley6436]

How Bruno smiled when he talked about his mother pure LOVE AND RESPECT

[@Eduardo-lt2op]

This is a very truly story about the original wrestling's living legend and a hall of famer, the one and only, Bruno Sammartino. One of the greatest WWE Champion of all time in two separate occasions. R.I.P. and God Bless You.

[@aldonelson5757]

THE greatest WWWF champ

[@rodzor]

WWWF not WWE

[@kennethpaulley6436]

Bruno is the definition of a man's man and God bless his mother what a woman. God bless both their souls

[@serpico7308]

Dear Administrator: THANK YOU! New subscriber, I have watched this documentary 5 times already. I was born in 1971, and My entire life Bruno has been My role model. I never did drugs, clean lifestyle outside of marriage. And I enjoy lifting weights. God willing I live to see 50 next year, I have My Faith and the impact Bruno Sammartino to inspire me 🇺🇸🇮🇹Sergio Ward

[@marcodivittorio7810]

This documentary absolutely broke me down. Not sure how I stumbled apon this video but so very grateful I did!

[@Michaelbos]

This was great. This shows what a real and humble man should be. The Great Bruno Sammartino 🙏🇺🇸🇮🇪, salute to his Mother. They are now together again.

[@JaceyMitchell]

I'm such a fan of old school wrestling. Even though I'm only 23 and Bruno was already retired for decades when I watched my first wrestling match, once I saw some old matches in MSG I knew this was the stuff that really fascinated me. The smoky arenas, the super mixed crowds, the presentation of wrestling as a legitimate sport. I wish I could have experienced it, instead of the lame childish comedy skits where adults act like children, with Brazzers-level acting. I've always tried to watch every shoot interview with Bruno, and tried to read as much about him as possible. To me Bruno is just far more interesting than any of the wrestlers who are active today. He was also a true gentleman. I wish I could have met him. I would have loved to talk to him about his incredible life and career. He was wrestling's true living legend, and he is missed. Rest in peace, champ.

[@TeeKoon]

Bruno a role model,integrity, honesty, and the success didn t change him at all! humble...an inspiration for the italian people and others. He wasn t a marketing gimmick he made himself!RIP great man!

[@XanderThaGreat1]

Going through opiod withdrawals this has been very inspiring to me. You gotta fight and have the will to live but not only live but live right

[@mercoid]

Good luck to you. Stay strong.

[@domenicgrande7292]

I met Bruno Sammartino the last time he came to Toronto, what a great and professional athlete he is, God saved his life four times, thats how much he was loved, he was trult the Best Ever in wrestling, R.I.P. my Pisano, Forte e Gentile Sempre .

[@raidernationfullmoonrecord9516]

This doc is badass

[@liveclassictunes]

awesome!!! I grew up in the 70's in Toronto, Canada and Bruno ruled... The Sheik was also huge but Bruno was the man and main attraction when he brawled at Maple Leaf Gardens.

[@AngelGonzalez-hc4zw]

What an amazing story! Very humbling. Great athlete and a great family. RIP Bruno.

[@TheStuport]

Bruno....Class Personified! Nuff said.

[@trishfan11]

I was just about to type this and saw this comment. Bruno was a real man!

[@johnmiller5225]

We need people like this more than ever in this country. Thank you Mr. Sammartino for your contribution. I'm not Italian, but appreciate the many contributions that those of Italian descent have made to OUR country. Thanks again to the Sammartino family.

[@Riogi]

Love you, Bruno! You are a true wrestler and legend.

[@normancarr3015]

Rest in peace and rise in the light Bruno.

[@georgenicklas3815]

great! Favorite all time wrestler. Tremendous person. Tremendous wrestler. Wish I could have met him. 🇺🇸🗽

[@initra25]

Very honest, classic, person. Thank you for everything. Your impact goes beyond the wrestling world.

[@philippopenik8880]

Bruno was not only one of the greatest wrestler's of all time.. He was also one of the greatest human beings of all time.....he is sorely missed....he was the real deal......

[@WolffBachner]

Bruno was my childhood hero. I admired him greatly.

[@billd.4701]

Bruno...You were always the MAN and you will always be !

[@jacopman]

Bruno came from good stock...........his mother was an incredible woman of strength and conviction............

[@Elvis68spec]

When an Athlete, such as Bruno Sammartino, makes an impact on a Fan, such as myself, someone much younger than him, that's the true mark of greatness, Hall of Fame or not!

[@jerbone1105]

My dad loved him I can just remember him a little, but this video was awesome. Class act. See you in heaven some day

[@mackdog832]

Bruno was the best and had class....what an amazing life...

[@wathen004]

I never knew the depth of this man. I knew he was a wrestling champion back in the day, but that seems minor in contrast to who Bruno Sammartino the man is...and now was. Rest in Peace.

[@GUCCI_NATION]

I'm happy for Bruno Sammartino, that he went to the wwe hall of fame. Bless His Heart, Up In Heaven.😇👍

[@saldifrancesca2500]

Outstanding work....I absolutely loved hearing Bruno's story from himself.....A grateful, man. Being the first born from Italian immigrants, my dad and me loved watching Bruno in the 70s....Great talent and man...the love he had for his Mom was incredible .Wow!Great story

[@billguyer5211]

Mr Sammartino is the inspiration for the future RIP.

[@brucegelman5582]

A wonderful man.A survivor and conqueror.Made my childhood more magical.No way to repay him for joy he brought me and my brother.

[@17donhol]

Class act 100%..RIP Bruno..You were the GREATEST

[@PatrioticPirate]

14:07 I almost cried with him. rip Champ.

[@MrAitraining]

The photos and footage in this program are amazing.

[@Jacklove18NY]

I was deeply saddened when I heard Bruno passed away!..I would see him at Madison Square Garden every month..He was always my favorite wrestler..Rest Easy Bruno...You Were a Champion & Great Man Everyday In life!🙏😞

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

What an incredible man. A real inspiration.

[@odinquincannon4237]

1:30 Crazy that I’m watching this and Willie Mays passed away yesterday. Bruno was an actual hero.

[@Jerry-zc5qt]

You have to appreciate performers and their families from Brunos era. This sacrificed so much cause back then if you didn't work your didn't get paid. Now days the superstars have guaranteed contracts. They make money on their merchandise sales. Some get deals on other ventures. Back then you had to be on the road to get paid

[@DOLARNICK]

This is an amazing story and should be turned into a movie. This was the wrestling I was raised with, a physical contest in which the public wanted to believe that it was an honest exhibition but I doubt it could be possible today to entertain the public with the grunt and growlers

[@user-jXuELydMX4rX]

Your success and existence have made us very happy. The gentle speech reminds me of your great personality.

[@giustinoscalise3177]

Teared up a couple times watching this. Very moving and inspiring story.

[@petercondos1018]

THE LIVING LEGEND PERIOD .

[@rakshitshah911]

Bruno Sam MARTINO was the man of principles 👏🏻

[@olegariomartinez6807]

I was a kid when Bruno was champ and remember watching him on tv. Little did I know that the man who wore the belt was a true man of character. Bruno, you are missed and in todays world you would be a rare commodity. RIP Champ.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Well I really have a new found sense of respect for Bruno what a class act and a true gentlemen...

[@tylerdurden788]

Some people could be called a prude. I just think that he was just old school and honorable. His early life prepared him well for the grind of a wrestling career.

[@Jptotalfitnessny]

Even when he talks about the McMahon's without mentioning them by name, it makes them sound even more despicable.

[@drunkensailor112]

He liked Vince senior

[@dylancollins8117]

From what it sounds like... Vince Sr. seems the most likable 😂

[@at0micwerew0lf]

Bruno is the patron saint of Pittsburgh, we'll always love him!!

[@TheBigjohn527]

First of all, the 59 people who voted thumbs down need to have a submission hold put on all of them, give up, then stretchered back to the locker room, taken to the hospital by local ambulance & then have frontal lobotomies done to all of them. In wrestling parlance. Just kidding about all that. To each his own they say. This is a great documentary about Bruno! On a par with the one he did with Larry Richert a few years later. On that one they both went over to Abruzzo Italy, retraced Bruno's hometown growing up. They were debuting a statue put up for Bruno, too. But this docu hits harder than that one did. Growing up in Pgh as a young lad in the late 1960s, my grandmother (who was born in 1886) stayed with us living out her final years. She was just about bedridden. She was a big wrestling fan, watched Studio Wrestling religiously on Ch11 every Saturday at 6 PM & loved Bruno. Bruno was her favorite. I would go to the monthly matches at The Civic Arena when I could & enjoyed them immensely. I would then describe all the matches to her in her room, how they went etc when I got home later, usually. She would perk up more, wide eyed, be more attentive when I would get to & describe the Bruno match to her. I would say things like, i.e, "Killer Kowalski then hit Bruno with a chair a few times from behind and he got disqualified." Or throw in other any major villian's name back then. She would usually say, "Oh that dirty dog, he did that, really to Bruno. That dirty dog." Bruno matches with shenanigans brought that usual typical kind of answer from her. This video brought back many memories & me of her back then. Thank you. :)

[@XanderThaGreat1]

He a real one

[@damiendimesa9153]

This is really great! Thanks for the post.

[@XantroyX]

I always thought that this story would be a great movie, but Bruno's story needs a miniseries!

[@BennyThePlayaScala]

I absolutely LOVE the fact that he won't mention Vince Jr. by name :)

[@mirrorworldx]

Great documentary..so much respect and respect was given by sammartino. Thanks for uploading! Very eye opening documentary about the incredible life of bruno!

[@official_deathcast]

Thanks for uploading this. Bruno was an amazing man.

[@jonstefanik9400]

Beyond amazing

[@Cavallaro2376]

Bruno was a class act all the way, pure class and a great wrestler. Rest in peace, Bruno.

[@willismartin9196]

The 🐐 😊

[@rickmarone2382]

He was a true Pittsburgh icon my father met him the day him and his wife Carol just had their twin boys Danny and Darryl at a Pittsburgh hospital he was a class act I was very sadden when passed away last week thoughts and prayers are sent Godspeed his family's recovery I'm sorry for their loss.

[@loudiaz1292]

Rick Marone when did he die? I didn't know.

[@rickmarone2382]

Lou Diaz a week ago Wednesday

[@loudiaz1292]

Rick Marone thanks budd. R.i.p Bruno

[@rickmarone2382]

Lou Diaz you're welcome anytime my friend

[@msw8966]

who could dislike this?

[@thejmc4074]

This man is an icon and a role model. A true class act and true gentleman.

[@nateemond197]

I watched this because of his passing. I loved wrestling that he hated as a kid, but I also liked Hulk Hogan of the early 90s and his say your prayers and eat your vitamins. I wish I would have been lucky enough to meet Bruno or if I was lucky enough to have someone like him as my father or relative. What a guy and what a life story.

[@rjperfetto9459]

I got lucky to have seen him and his son in a tag match in MSG in 1986.

[@ChanceArnel]

Rest In Peace Bruno we all miss you Rest easy Living Legend

[@matthewbowles2947]

THE MOST HUMBLED GUY AND NEVER FORGOT WHERE HE'S FROM SORRY HE'S DEAD SUCH A VERY GOOD PERSON

[@nickmad887]

RIP BRUNO

[@flatlineracer3207]

My very first hero. I lived in Phila and always went to the TV tapings on 45th & Market. Would go to the back of the arena and wait for Bruno to arrive so i could get his autograph. I never knew what a really GREAT guy he was until i seen this video. Man Bruno Sammartino was the best. Now better than I ever thought. My HERO 4EVA.

[@janelle7668]

Rest in Eternal Peace Bruno ❤️🙏💔

[@timothyhughes1904]

Excellent. Didn't realize what a nice and substantial man Bruno was. I saw him in person twice: in the late 1960's being interviewed by Ray Morgan and in the 1970's when he was wrestling.

[@jafll141]

I wish I could have met Bruno. I could listen to him for hours.

[@at0micwerew0lf]

we will always remember Bruno here in Pittsburgh. he's as close to royalty as we get in this old steel town.

[@michaelwhatley7907]

You know....it's funny...I was thinking about this; THEY JUST DON'T MAKE GUYS LIKE BRUNO ANYMORE. Integrity, respect, morals, this is GONE from this society and generation. Yes it all fell on deaf ears and look what we have? This is true in every aspect of AMERICAN LIFE. We've gone down and there is no return. But I discovered there is a whole world out there to start over or do things different. I appreciate MEN like Bruno but I don't fool myself, they are mostly dead or dying.

[@thenicklas615]

He was a great, great man.

[@xaviermouratonabo6499]

Despite what Bruno said - and I agree with a great portion of it - what is american life exactly???

[@bobbykaminski1549]

Loved the man R.I.P.

[@stephenkinq5425]

A mother's Love , super unconditional .. That Tuffness nd resilience Bruno held , inherent from his mom . Such a gem the way Mr. Sammartino articulates himself. #RestinPower #♎️

[@stevehartman1730]

People all over the world packed the arenas BECAUSE HE. WAS. THE WORLD CHAMPION.

[@jamesoteng9840]

My respect to this man is beyond just entertainment it's self! I remember growing up in the 1970's wether life was going well or bad, this man would make an 8 yr old boy feel special and happy at least two Saturdays a month. Going to the Capital Center in Landover Maryland to see Bruno Sammartino wrestling the likes of Ernie Ladd, Ken Patera , Super Star Billy Graham, Ivan Koloff , Crippler Ray Stevens, Bruiser Brody and many "Villians" of that era. It was a great time between my favorite Uncle ,Me and My brother's and sister's on those special evening’s. I was always amazed by his agility and quickness for his weight and size. This drove Me to get almost every wrestling magazine with him on the cover. Wow was He photogenic! RIP GREAT CHAMPION OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE UNDERDOGS IN LIFE". God has his champion joining his Angels in Heaven!

[@jamesmichaels4979]

And 12 after filming this he died. RIP Champ.

[@stevehartman1730]

Honest to God when he was facing Buddy Rogers for the world championship i prayed he would win. I knew he could do it but i knew Buddy was a dirty wrestler i was ecstatic when he won.RIP BRUNO

[@lincd1348]

Great biography, really enjoyed watching the whole video

[@richardciccone1360]

Bruno my favorite wrestler of all time!

[@AccountantProOT]

One thing I learned from section (2:17:00-2:17:10) is "Speak the truth even if you're alone doing so" How many wrestlers under the age of 50 have died in the past 20 years from anabolic steroids and drug abuse? I can name a few: Kurt Henning Lance Cade Terry Gordy Kris Kanyon Mike Awesome Davy Boy Smith Brian "Krush" Adams Eddie Guerrero Chris Benoit Louie Spicolli Chris Candido Axl Rotten Ian Rotten Balls Mahoney and the list goes on and on and on

[@kevinrichmond6513]

Rest in heaven champ Bruno you definitely are the real deal

[@oldschool9447]

Bruno really did fight for the boys. he remembered being in the same position. When he owned Pittsburgh, he was a great payoff man & that had a lot of guys wanting to work for him. Riposa En Pace Bruno Sammartino

[@lonewolfmgtow7187]

RIP to this great legend Bruno Sammartino.

[@chriswielandjr.2182]

You will be missed God Bless

[@guyboost6392]

Bruno Sammartino 🇮🇹🇺🇸 was Truly a Miracle because the doctors in ITALY told he a strange illness had only a short time to live But he Survived Italy and then moved to America 🇺🇸 where he became a amazing Legendary Professional Wrestle !!!

[@summer-np6fx]

Thank you foe posting this sir.

[@anibalalmodovar6372]

When I was a little boy I can remember seeing my mother watching Bruno Sammartino wrestler, we were big fan of Bruno.

[@dennismedina1629]

A true inspiration of life, rest in heaven champ!!