Michael Iorio (born April 20, 1964) is a retired American

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best known under the ring name of Big Guido. Iorio wrestled as an enforcer for

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in the late 1990s. He was also a part of the team's reunion in

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in 2005 and 2006. In addition, he has worked for Puerto Rico's International Wrestling Association and Empire State Wrestling.

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,

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and

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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. Iorio reappeared on

's ECW brand's

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on June 12, 2005 accompanying the Full Blooded Italians to the ring. Big Guido then reappeared on ECW on June 11, 2006 during ECW One Night Stand alongside

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and Little Guido. On the June 13 edition of '' ECW'', Big Guido took part in the hardcore

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and was eliminated by

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, but helped Sabu eliminate Big Show.

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. He gave the title the same day to

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. In the following two months, he held the title two more times.

Championships and accomplishments

* International Wrestling Association **

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( 3 times) *Eastern States Wrestling / Eastern Shores Wrestling **ESW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) *Empire State Wrestling **ESW Heavyweight Championship (3 times) *New Breed Wrestling **NBW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Big Guido American male professional wrestlers The Full Blooded Italians members Living people People from Brentwood, New York 1964 births