Sam DeCero

Early life A native of Chicago, Illinois, Sam DeCero became interested in professional wrestling at an early age and remained a fan throughout his childhood. and AWA Tag Team Champions Curt Hennig & Scott Hall whom they faced in Hammond, Indiana on March 22, 1986. He and Mad Maxx also went on several tours of Japan Dennis Condrey, "Playboy" Buddy Rose, Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy, Bam Bam Bigelow and Bruiser Brody shortly before his death; it was also where The Texas Hangmen (Psycho & Killer) and manager Paul E. Dangerously started their early careers. By 1991, DeCero had promoted over 80 shows and helped organize fundraisers for Toys for Tots, Muscular Dystrophy and the Maryville City for Youth. One of his benefit shows with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless was held at the International Amphitheater and was attended by 4,000 fans. and King Kong Bundy as well as younger Extreme Championship Wrestling wrestlers Rob Van Dam and Sabu. Jayson Reign, Mike Anthony, Ace Steel, Sosay, Kevin Quinn and Christopher Daniels. female wrestler Sandra D and midget wrestler Puppet the Psycho Dwarf. In 1998, he had 70 students enrolled in his school.

Retirement In May 2008, DeCero announced at a WCPW show that he would be turning over the promotion to Ripper Manson. It was also at this show that he inducted the Windy City Dream Team (Lance Allen and Eddie Strong), Kevin Quinn, Frank "The Tank" Melson, K.C. Knight and "Iron" Mike Samson into the WCPW 2008 Hall of Fame. Head trainer Sonny Rogers and WCPW alumni Trevor Blanchard, Lips Manson, Zebra Kid, and Christopher Daniels accompanied them to the ring. Billy Whack had previously promoted Lunatic Wrestling Federation, formerly based in Mokena and Midlothian, Illinois, which had rivaled DeCero's organization in previous years. YouTube

A video amounting to over 3,000 views World Wrestling Association WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mad Maxx