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NoDQ.com > WWE > Press Release: Bruno Sammartino to Enter HOF Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/04/2013 at 05:24 PM WWE sent out the following press release moments after Bruno Sammartino was revealed for the 2013 Hall of Fame class. STAMFORD, Conn., February 4, 2013 – WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced today that Bruno Sammartino will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Madison Square Garden. Sammartino, nicknamed “The Living Legend,” is a two-time WWE Champion and the longest reigning WWE Champion in history, holding the title for a combined 11 years. His first title reign began on May 17, 1963, where he defeated “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers at Madison Square Garden. After losing the Championship in 1971, he regained the title on December 10, 1973, defeating Stan Stasiak at Madison Square Garden, holding the Championship until April 30, 1977. When he retired from the ring, Sammartino became a color commentator for WWE’s syndicated Superstars program and stepped back into the ring on special occasions. After his departure in 1988, Sammartino was openly critical of WWE, and for many years declined the offer to be inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame, citing concerns with WWE’s content and culture. “For my fans around the world, I am pleased to be joining the WWE Hall of Fame, especially at Madison Square Garden,” said Bruno Sammartino. “Having sold out more than 200 shows at Madison Square Garden and being the longest reigning WWE champion in history, Bruno Sammartino is truly ‘The Living Legend,’” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO. “This is an extraordinary and historic moment to have Bruno take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame.” Tickets for the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are currently available through all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees. For more information on Bruno Sammartino, please visit www.BrunoSammartino.info. EXCLUSIVE: Is Triple H Overrated? Tweets from @nodqdotcom/real-wrestlers Steve Carrier's Plug NoDQ.com - Online Entertainment Latest News Click here to discuss this post If you are reading this, go to the main page JR reacts to Superstar Shakeup Reigns takes out Strowman at WWE live event Ex-WWE star talks about company's bullying culture Otunga's commentary replacement revealed Backlash matches; Ambrose/Young marriage News regarding plans for Reigns/Strowman/Lesnar WWE teases temporary replacement for Otunga Kevin Nash comes to JBL's defense Why Stephanie is gone; WM merch sales Send Feedback Your Full Name: E-mail Address: Your Comments:

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