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Date of Birth

10 September 1949, Sunset Beach, Hawaii, USA

Birth Name

Donald Muraco

Nickname

The Rock
The Magnificent Muraco
Beach Bum
The Magnificent One

Mini Biography

Contrary to popular belief,there was only one TRUE 'Rock' in wrestling history.He was the greatest in that era.He even held the inc belt and has even been in Paul E's ECW which is history now. Muraco was just a powerhouse. He is an ICON and a LEGEND. No one can fill his shoes. Don Muraco is still retired. There will always be one true 'Rock'. The only magnificent one.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Bulldog-Dan@lycos.com

Trivia

Professional wrestler

Former WWF Intercontinental Champion

Was often called, "Beach Bum!" by wrestling fans as soon as announcers said he was from Sunset Beach.

Managed by The Grand Wizard, Captain Lou Albano, and Mr. Fuji in his WWF career.

Used the tombstone piledriver as his signature move before the Undertaker made his debut in the WWF.

Wrestled Jimmy Snuka in the now famous cage match in Madison Square Garden in October, 1983.

Former tag team partner of Bob Orton Jr.

Had a brief feud in UWF with Cactus Jack (Mick Foley). Ironically, Muraco's legendary steel cage match with Jimmy Snuka at MSG inspired Foley to become a professional wrestler.

Had a great series of matches with Dino Bravo prior to leaving the WWF in the late 80's.

Lost and regained the WWF Intercontinental Championship to Pedro Morales twice.

As a rulebreaker, he was managed by Mr. Fuji. As a fan favorite, he was managed by "Superstar" Billy Graham.

WWE Hall-of-Famer.

Is the fourth longest single reigning WWF Intercontinental Champion of all time. His second reign as champ lasted 12 months, 19 days.

Notable title wins Include: Florida Heavyweight title; WWF Intercontinental title (2); Stampede North American title; ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling) World Heavyweight title (2)

His brother is Pastor James Muraco of the First Assembly of God Kings Cathedral of Maui, Hawaii.

In the latter stage of his WWF career, shared the same wrestling moniker as Dwayne Johnson (The Rock).

Where Are They Now

Don Muraco is in retirement.

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