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 Wide Wrestling Federation's Junior Heavyweight Championship. He also was active in the United Steelworkers of America and was an Allegheny County councilman from 1999 until 2019.

Death

Johnny DeFazio died on February 26, 2021.

Championships

World Wide Wrestling Federation