Jumbo Baretta
wrestler
- October 25, 2026
- 59 years
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Jumbo Baretta, 59, American professional wrestler (CWF, WCW, UWF).
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|Julio Barrera (December 24, 1966 – October 25, 2026), better known by his ring name Jumbo Baretta, was an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with Championship Wrestling From Florida and World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation in the United States and with Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi and the Universal Wrestling Federation in Japan.
Professional wrestling career
Baretta was trained by Boris Malenko and made his professional wrestling debut in 1986. Early in his career he would work for various Florida promotions including Championship Wrestling from Florida and the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico. He won the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship with Dennis Knight defeating The Nasty Boys in 1989. They dropped the titles to Lou Perez and Mark Starr a month later.
From 1989 to 1990, Baretta worked for World Championship Wrestling, having matches against Sting (wrestler), Tommy Rich, the Rock 'n' Roll Express, and the Road Warriors.
In 1989, Baretta made his debut in Japan for the MMA-based Universal Wrestling Federation (Japan) promotion as Johnny Barrett.
In 1991, Baretta worked for the newly formed Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi.
In 1995, Baretta worked a couple of matches for the World Wrestling Federation.
In 2010, Baretta won the first Malenko Cup Battle Royal in Riverview, Florida.
Later in his career, he worked for independent promotions in Florida. He wrestled his final match in 2013.
Championships and accomplishments
Personal life and death
Baretta was born in Brooklyn, on December 24, 1966. He died on October 25, 2026, at the age of 59.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city was Jumbo Baretta born?
- A.Miami
- B.Brooklyncorrect
- C.Riverview
- D.Orlando
Jumbo Baretta was born in Brooklyn on December 24, 1966.
Source: Personal life and death section
2.Who was the trainer for Jumbo Baretta?
- A.Mark Starr
- B.Boris Malenkocorrect
- C.Dennis Knight
- D.Lou Perez
Jumbo Baretta was trained by Boris Malenko and made his professional wrestling debut in 1986.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
3.When did Jumbo Baretta make his professional wrestling debut?
- A.1986correct
- B.1991
- C.1989
- D.1995
Jumbo Baretta was trained by Boris Malenko and made his professional wrestling debut in 1986.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
4.With whom did Jumbo Baretta win the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship in 1989?
- A.Tommy Rich
- B.Sting
- C.Boris Malenko
- D.Dennis Knightcorrect
Jumbo Baretta won the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship with Dennis Knight in 1989.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
5.What ring name did Jumbo Baretta use when debuting in Japan for the Universal Wrestling Federation?
- A.Johnny Barrettcorrect
- B.Dennis Knight
- C.Jumbo Baretta
- D.Boris Malenko
In 1989, Jumbo Baretta made his debut in Japan for the Universal Wrestling Federation as Johnny Barrett.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
6.In what year did Jumbo Baretta win the first Malenko Cup Battle Royal?
- A.2013
- B.1995
- C.2010correct
- D.1989
Jumbo Baretta won the first Malenko Cup Battle Royal in Riverview, Florida, in 2010.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
7.When did Jumbo Baretta wrestle his final match?
- A.2010
- B.2013correct
- C.2026
- D.1995
Jumbo Baretta worked for independent promotions in Florida and wrestled his final match in 2013.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
8.What was the birth date of Jumbo Baretta?
- A.October 25, 2026
- B.December 24, 1966correct
- C.October 25, 1966
- D.December 24, 1967
Jumbo Baretta was born in Brooklyn on December 24, 1966.
Source: Personal life and death section
9.Which promotion did Jumbo Baretta work for in 1991?
- A.World Championship Wrestling
- B.World Wrestling Council
- C.Universal Wrestling Federation
- D.Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumicorrect
In 1991, Jumbo Baretta worked for the newly formed Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
10.Who defeated Jumbo Baretta and Dennis Knight for the NWA Florida Tag Team titles?
- A.The Road Warriors
- B.The Nasty Boys
- C.Lou Perez and Mark Starrcorrect
- D.Tommy Rich and Sting
Jumbo Baretta and Dennis Knight dropped the titles to Lou Perez and Mark Starr a month after winning them.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
11.In what year did Jumbo Baretta die?
- A.2020
- B.1966
- C.2026correct
- D.2013
Jumbo Baretta died on October 25, 2026.
Source: Personal life and death section
12.Where was the Malenko Cup Battle Royal held when Jumbo Baretta won in 2010?
- A.Puerto Rico
- B.Riverviewcorrect
- C.Brooklyn
- D.Florida
Jumbo Baretta won the first Malenko Cup Battle Royal in Riverview, Florida, in 2010.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
13.During which years did Jumbo Baretta work for World Championship Wrestling?
- A.1995-1996
- B.1991-1992
- C.1986-1987
- D.1989-1990correct
From 1989 to 1990, Jumbo Baretta worked for World Championship Wrestling.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
14.How old was Jumbo Baretta when he passed away?
- A.47
- B.60
- C.66
- D.59correct
Jumbo Baretta died on October 25, 2026, at the age of 59.
Source: Personal life and death section
15.In what year did Jumbo Baretta work matches for the World Wrestling Federation?
- A.1991
- B.1989
- C.2010
- D.1995correct
In 1995, Jumbo Baretta worked a couple of matches for the World Wrestling Federation.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
16.What team did Jumbo Baretta and Dennis Knight defeat to win the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship?
- A.The Road Warriors
- B.Lou Perez and Mark Starr
- C.The Nasty Boyscorrect
- D.The Rock 'n' Roll Express
Jumbo Baretta won the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship with Dennis Knight defeating The Nasty Boys in 1989.
Source: Professional wrestling career section
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