Wrestling veterans Jack Armstrong and Jumbo Baretta pass away

Professional wrestling veterans Leonard Ornstein, known as ‘Wildman’ Jack Armstrong, and Julio Barrera, performing as Jumbo Baretta, have passed away.

Ornstein died at age 79. His career spanned from 1963 to 1994, primarily in California, where he was a key independent wrestler and mentor. He also competed in the WWWF and AWA under different names and worked as a stuntman and actor in Hollywood films such as ‘Body Slam’. He was noted for his close friendship with the late Rocky Johnson.

Barrera died at age 59. His wrestling career lasted from 1989 to 2013, during which he competed in Japan, WCW, and WWE. In Japan, he performed as Johnny Barrett, facing notable stars such as Minoru Suzuki and Akira Maeda. He was also trained by Boris Malenko and competed against wrestlers like Sting and the Road Warriors.