Big Guido

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Big Guido
Birth nameMichael Iorio
Born (1964-04-20) April 20, 1964 (age 60)
Brentwood, New York [1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Big Guido [1]
Michael Fury [1]
Mike Fury [2]
Mike Iorio
Primo Carnera
Primo Carnera III [1]
Billed height6 ft 9 in (206 cm) [1]
Billed weight350 lb (159 kg)
Debut1984 [1]
Retired2006

Michael Iorio (born April 20, 1964) is a retired American professional wrestler best known under the ring name of Big Guido. Iorio wrestled as an enforcer for The Full Blooded Italians in Extreme Championship Wrestling in the late 1990s. He was also a part of the team's reunion in World Wrestling Entertainment in 2005 and 2006. In addition, he has worked for Puerto Rico's International Wrestling Association and Empire State Wrestling.

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Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Federation

In 1991 and 1992, Iorio made a few appearances for the World Wrestling Federation as a jobber under the ring name Mike Fury. He lost to such stars as The British Bulldog, The Warlord, Tito Santana and Bret Hart. [2] [3]

Full Blooded Italians

Michael Iorio first joined the Full Blooded Italians in the original ECW at Heatwave 1996, introduced as Little Guido's "little" brother, Big Guido. He accompanied the stable members to the ring, and sporadically fought actual matches.

International Wrestling Association

In 2002, Iorio, under the ring name Primo Carnera won the International Wrestling Association's World Heavyweight Championship after the title was previously held up. [4] He gave the title the same day to Savio Vega. [4] In the following two months, he held the title two more times. [4]

World Wrestling Entertainment

Iorio reappeared on World Wrestling Entertainment's ECW brand's One Night Stand on June 12, 2005 accompanying the Full Blooded Italians to the ring. [5] [6] [7] Big Guido then reappeared on ECW on June 11, 2006 during ECW One Night Stand alongside Tony Mamaluke and Little Guido. [8] On the June 13 edition of ECW , Big Guido took part in the hardcore battle royal and was eliminated by Big Show, but helped Sabu eliminate Big Show. [9]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  3. ↑ Graham Cawthon. "1992 WWF results". The History of WWE. Retrieved March 16, 2013.
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