Bruno Sammartino ... Vincent McMahon after breaking a world record in 1959. Sammartino, who was also dubbed "The Italian Superman", bench-pressed 565lbs (256kg). He performed at Madison Square ...
After setting a world record in 1959 by bench-pressing 565 pounds, Sammartino caught the eye of Mr. McMahon’s father, Vincent J. McMahon, and went pro almost instantly. Bruno became an overnight ...