Dino Bravo - The "Italian Strongman." Began wrestling in Montreal in 1970. Initially billed as the cousin of Gino Brito, his tag partner in Montreal's Grand Prix promotion. Wrestled in Los Angeles and the Mid-Atlantic area in the 70s before going to the WWWF in 1977-78. Won the inaugural tounament for Frank Tunney's NWA Canadian title in 1978, and was presented the belt by Whipper Watson. Later recognized as Canadian champion in both the AWA (1979) and WWF (1985). Was the lead wrestler and promoter (along with Brito and Frank Valois) of the Montreal promotion in the 1980s before joining the WWF in 1985. Became Hulk Hogan's top opponent in 1990-91, along with partner Earthquake (Canadian John Tenta). Returned to being a brown-haired babyface in July 1991, feuding with The Mountie Bravo made some appearances with the WWF and in Puerto Rico until 1992. There was a scheduled WWF retirement show for him at the Montreal Forum in December 1992, but it was cancelled. Real name is Adolpho Bresciano. Claimed to be Canada's Strongest man. Bravo was shot to death in Montreal in March 1993 at age 44. For several years, there had been rumours of Bravo's involvement with organized crime in Montreal. His execution was reportedly linked to cigarette smuggling.