"Clifton Cutie"
TONY MARTINELLI
Nicholas C. Russo
Born
April 12, 1914
Died
August 4, 1978
Age
64 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
Clifton, New Jersey
WWE Debut
January 9, 1953
Retired
December 30, 1955
Biography
Tony Martinelli, born Nicholas C. Russo, was a veteran professional wrestler who competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation during the early 1960s. Known by the nickname "Clifton Cutie," he was a frequent competitor in both singles and tag team divisions throughout the Northeast territory. During his tenure in the WWWF, he shared the ring with notable figures such as Arnold Skaaland and Buddy Austin. His career spanned several decades across various major wrestling territories before he passed away in 1978.