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Jumbo Baretta, veteran WWE wrestler, passes away

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 1:38 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Jumbo Baretta, veteran WWE wrestler, passes away

Summary

Julio Barrera, known in the wrestling world as Jumbo Baretta, has died at the age of 61. The news was shared by the Cauliflower Alley Club, which noted Barrera's influence and long career spanning over 40 years. Baretta began wrestling in 1986, working for various promotions, including Championship Wrestling from Florida and WCW, and made appearances in WWE in 1995. His last match took place in 2013. Details surrounding the cause of his death have not been disclosed.

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By the Numbers

•Jumbo Baretta died at the age of 61.
•He had a wrestling career that spanned over 40 years.
•Barrera worked with promotions including WCW and WWE.
•He last competed in a match in 2013.
•The cause of death has not yet been revealed.

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1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Former WWE wrestler passes away

What they're saying

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In the wrestling industry for over 40 years, veteran Jumbo Baretta is no more. Recently, the Cauliflower Alley Club shared the news that former wrestler Julio Barrera, a.k.a. Jumbo Baretta , has passed away. “Rest in Peace, My Friend Jumbo Beretta. This one truly hurts. I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jumbo, a good friend whom I was honored […] The post Former WWE wrestler passes away appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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