The Cauliflower Alley Club recently announced on Twitter that pro wrestling veteran Jumbo Baretta has passed away.
The Cauliflower Alley Club wrote, “Rest in Peace, My Friend Jumbo Beretta. This one truly hurts. I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jumbo, a good friend whom I was honored and privileged to know for nearly 40 years. I send my sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, old friend.”
Baretta made his professional wrestling debut in 1986, trained by Boris Malenko, the father of Dean and Joe Malenko. As a seasoned wrestler, he competed within the NWA territory system and its affiliated promotions, earning the title of former NWA Florida Tag Team Champion.
In the early 1990s, Baretta worked for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), competing against notable opponents such as Sting and the Road Warriors. He also participated in a few matches in WWE in 1995. Baretta officially retired from wrestling in 2013.
On behalf of PWMania.com, we extend our deepest condolences to Jumbo Baretta’s family and friends.
