Johnny DeFazio

Johnny DeFazio was an American professional wrestler from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Professional wrestling career

DeFazio was a fan favorite and was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. He wrestled for the old Studio Wrestling program on WIIC-TV in Pittsburgh, hosted by Bill Cardille. He was a four-time winner of the World [Wrestling Entertainment|World Wide Wrestling Federation]'s WWF [Junior Heavyweight Championship|Junior Heavyweight Championship]. He also was active in the United [Steelworkers of America] and was an Allegheny [County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County] councilman from 1999 until 2019.

Death

Johnny DeFazio died on February 26, 2021.

Championships

World Wide Wrestling Federation

* WWF [International Tag Team Championship|WWWF International Tag Team Championship] - with Geeto Mongol
* WWF [Junior Heavyweight Championship|WWWF Junior Heavyweight Championship]