🏆 WWF Jobber Hall of Fame: Inductee #01
Mario Mancini
“The First Step on the Ladder to Greatness”
📆 Active Years:
WWF: 1984–1992
🎭 Look & Gimmick:
The clean-cut, no-frills Italian-American underdog—often introduced from “Milford, Connecticut.” Basic blue trunks, black boots, and a whole lotta heart.
🔥 Greatest Bump:
Versus The Undertaker – 1990
He was The Deadman’s first televised victim on Superstars of Wrestling (Nov. 17, 1990). Took the Tombstone like a pro.
💥 Most Notable Opponents:
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The Undertaker
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King Kong Bundy
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
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"Macho Man" Randy Savage
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Brutus Beefcake
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"Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
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Kamala
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"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff
💡 Fun Fact:
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Mario was known backstage as a reliable and respected enhancement talent.
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He now trains future pro wrestlers at Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling in Connecticut.
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Was the first match opponent for several major stars.
📼 Match Clips:
Mario Mancini leaves the ring after a match (1984)
Mario Mancini vs "Dr. D" David Schultz (1984)
Mario Mancini vs Brutus Beefcake (1984)
Mario Mancini vs Greg Valentine (1985)
Mario Mancini vs Ted DiBiase (1991)
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