Tony Marino
| Tony Marino | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Birth name | Tony Silipini |
| Born | April 20, 1931 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 2021 (aged 90) |
| Family | Lady Frost (granddaughter) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Battman Devil Blue Dino Lanza Tony Marino |
| Billed height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Billed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Debut | 1954 |
| Retired | 1987 |
Tony Silipini (April 20, 1931 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Tony Marino.
Professional wrestling career
Early career (1954–1963)
Tony Silipini was born in 1931. He started wrestling in 1954 near his hometown of Rochester, NY. He wrestled under a number of names over the years in different areas of the country. In Australia he was called Dino Lanza.
World Wide Wrestling Federation (1963–1972)
When Marino started wrestling in the
Teaming with Bruno Sammartino
He formed a tag team with WWWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino. Marino wrestled with a mask as "The Battman" on the Pittsburgh circuit.
Teaming with Victor Rivera and return to singles
On December 9, 1969, Tony teamed with
National Wrestling Alliance (1972–1987)
In 1972, Marino started traveling in
Marino had then notable
Marino retired from wrestling in 1987.
Personal life and death
Marino's granddaughter, who wrestles as Lady Frost, participated at the NWA 73rd Anniversary Show.
Marino died at the age of 90 on May 28, 2021.[1]
Championships and accomplishments
- Big Time Wrestling (Detroit)
- Fred Curry (4) and Bobo Brazil(3)
- West Virginia
- West Virginia Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with José Marino
- World Wide Wrestling Federation
- Victor Rivera(1 time)
References
- ^ "Tony Marino dies". May 28, 2021.
External links
- Tony Marino's profile at Cagematch.net
