Joseph Fornini, better known by his

ring name A ring name is a type of stage name or nickname used by an athlete such as a professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, or boxer whose real name is considered unattractive, dull, difficult to pronounce or spell, amusing for the wrong reasons ...

"Jumping" Joe Savoldi (born July 24, 1957) is an American

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and the son of wrestler

Angelo Savoldi Mario Louis Fornini (April 21, 1914 – September 20, 2013) was an Italian/American professional wrestler and wrestling promoter, better known professionally as Angelo Savoldi. At the time of his death, he was known as the world's oldest retired ...

. While it has been claimed he is related to the original Joe Savoldi that is not accurate, his father was a storyline brother of Joe Savoldi, but not related by blood. Savoldi was most notable for his time in International Championship Wrestling / International World Class Championship Wrestling owned and operated by his father Angelo and his brother Mario Savoldi. Not related to

Joe Savoldi Joseph Anthony Savoldi Jr., (born Giuseppe Antonio Savoldi; March 5, 1908 – January 25, 1974) more commonly known by his nickname "Jumping Joe" Savoldi, was an Italian-American professional wrestler, football player, and Special Ops agent for ...

Professional wrestling career

Joseph Savoldi pins Cipriano Armientas 1985

Fornini made his in ring wrestling debut in 1982 adopting the name "Jumping" Joe Savoldi, adopting the storyline last name of his father,

. Savoldi has competed in North American and international promotions since the 1980s, most notably for his father's

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, the

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in Puerto Rico,

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(later Universal Wrestling Federation) and the

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. He has been part of two team teams, the New York Rockers (also known as the Rock 'N' Roll Rockers) with

Al Perez Al Perez (born July 23, 1957) is an American retired professional wrestler. He held 16 titles during a 20-year career, including the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship. Professional wrestling career Early career (1982–1985) Perez began wr ...

and the S & S Express with Steve Simpson who would later hold the

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in 1985. Savoldi later reformed the S & S Express with

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in ICW (the precursor to IWCCW) and would hold the tag-team titles twice during 1988 and 1989.

Championships and accomplishments

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:* ICW Heavyweight Championship (4 times) :*

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(2 times) - with

:* IWCCW Light Heavyweight Championship (

2 times "2 Times" is the debut single of English singer Ann Lee. It was released in Italy in December 1998 by X-Energy as the lead single from her debut album, ''Dreams'' (1999), and was issued worldwide the following year. The single peaked at number tw ...

) *

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(1 time) with Steve Simpson * New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame :*Class of 2010 *

:* WWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) with

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:*PWI ranked him # 160 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1993

References

External links

Online World of Wrestling: Joe Savoldi
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