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Adolph Bresciano

Biography

Adolph Bresciano

Overview

  • Born
    August 6, 1948 · Montreal, Québec, Canada
  • Died
    March 10, 1993 · Vimont, Laval, Quebec, Canada (murdered by gunshot)
  • Nicknames
    • The World's Strongest Man
    • Canadian Strongman
    • Canada's Strongest Man
  • Height
    6′ 0½″ (1.84 m)

Mini bio

  • Adolph Bresciano was born on August 6, 1948 in Montreal, Québec, Canada. He was an actor, known for Spectrum Wrestling (1977), WrestleMania III (1987) and WWF Superstars (1986). He was married to Diane Rivest. He died on March 10, 1993 in Vimont, Laval, Quebec, Canada.

Family

  • Spouse
      Diane Rivest(? - March 10, 1993) (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
      Claudia Bresciano
  • Relatives
      Vincent Cotroni(Aunt or Uncle)

Trivia

  • Authorities believe he was murdered because he was involved in a cigarette-smuggling gang with an organized-crime ring and got caught skimming money from them. Because there was no sign of a struggle or of forced entry, police believe Bresciano knew his killers. He was shot 7 times in the head and a total of 10 times in the chest and abdomen area.
  • Was advertised as "Canada's Strongest Man.".
  • In September 1979, Bravo was recognized as the first AWA Canadian champion.
  • His trainer and mentor was Gino Brito. Debuting in 1970, Bravo and Brito worked as a team, often being billed as Brito's cousin.
  • Was scheduled to headline a Montreal card in 1986 against Hulk Hogan. The match was canceled with Bravo leaving shortly after.

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