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Steve DiSalvo

b. 1949

American professional wrestler

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About Steve DiSalvo

Born 1949. Steve DiSalvo is an American amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

World Wrestling Council DiSalvo moved on to the World Wrestling Council (WWC) promotion in Puerto Rico in 1989, where he again was known as "Sadistic" Steve Strong but this time with a satanic gimmick. He had brawls with Abdullah the Butcher, TNT, and Invader #1. He also won the WWC World Tag Team Championship teaming with Jason the Terrible. He also feuded with "El Acrobata de Puerto Rico" Carlos Colon. He won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship in a Texas Death match by defeating Colon on May 27, 1989. He had a successful reign of 133 days until Colon defeated him at The Aniversario 1989 in a Barbed Wire match in October 7. The feud ended when DiSalvo lost against Colon in a Retirement match for the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship on November 23, 1989.

Various promotions (1989–1990) On February 13, 1990, he received a tryout match with the WWF at a WWF Superstars taping losing to The Red Rooster. He next made an appearance on a March 18 house show in Calgary, Alberta, defeating Buddy Rose. The following month, he competed on a joint house show tour with the WWF and Arena Wrestling Alliance, tagging with Mano Yanez on three events against The Pitbulls.

World Championship Wrestling (1990–1991) Two weeks later, DiSalvo received a tryout match for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) on April 23, 1990. He was signed to the company later that year and given the gimmick of "The Minotaur". DiSalvo made his first televised appearance on the January 5, 1991 episode of WCW Saturday Night, defeating Man Mountain Bailey. He began a house show series against The Juicer and was undefeated, and later faced The Junkyard Dog.

Late career (1991–2001) DiSalvo also appeared in the American Wrestling Association, where he wrestled as Billy Jack Strong. He became Steve DiSalvo again and drifted around the independent circuit before retiring in 2001.

Championships and accomplishments Americas Wrestling Federation AWF World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) California Pro Wrestling CPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) CPW Brass Knuckles Championship (2 times) World Wrestling Council WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship (1 time) WWC World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jason the Terrible WWC Television Championship (2 times)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve DiSalvo?

American professional wrestler

When was Steve DiSalvo born?

Steve DiSalvo was born on 7 April 1949 in Boston.

What is Steve DiSalvo's occupation?

Steve DiSalvo is an amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

What nationality is Steve DiSalvo?

Steve DiSalvo is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve DiSalvo

· Wikidata: Q7612381

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