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81. Dino Bravo

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81. Dino Bravo

His later years in the WWE saw Dino Bravo rely on his overwhelming strength.  As such he was a plodding grappler, but to those who saw Bravo prior to his final years in the ring, saw an underrated performer who could deliver a very well rounded match.

Dino Bravo was a consistent star in his native Quebec, and successfully ventured outside of the beautiful province.  Bravo had his most successful runs for Vince, and as such could be considered a possibility for the Hall.  Unfortunately, his death at the hands of a gangland style shooting due to his alleged ties to the mafia may just result in Dino Bravo being a story worth avoiding.

Should Dino Bravo be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.5%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 4.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Adolfo Bresciano (Real Name)
  • Billed From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Americas Heavyweight
    NWA Americas Tag Team w/Victor Rivera
    NWA Canadian Heavyweight (Toronto) (2)
    NWA Georgia Tag Team w/Tim Woods
    NWA Mid Atlantic Tag Team (2) (1w/Tim Woods, 1w/Tiger Conway Jr.)
    NWA World Tag Team (Mid Atlantic) w/Mr. Wrestling
    WWF World Tag Team w/Domenic DeNucci
    WWF Canadian Heavyweight
  • Why they will get in: He had two good runs with the WWE.
  • Why they won't get in: His mob related death does not help him here.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Won the WWF World Tag Title with Domenic DeNucci (3/14/78)
    2.  Beat Gene Kiniski to win the NWA Canadian Championship (12/17/78)
    3.  Pinned Billy Robinson in Montreal (3/7/83)
    4.  “Set the Bench Press Record” at the Royal Rumble and began his greatest push in the WWE (1/24/88)
    5.  Pinned Bret Hart in England (10/10/89)

Should Dino Bravo be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.5%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 4.1%
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