FanSided - WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino has passed away at age 82. Bruno held the WWE Championship for nearly eight years — by far the longest reign of all time,
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WWE legend Bruno Sammartino dies aged 82 as longest reigning heavyweight champion passes away in sleep on Wednesday | The Irish Sun
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