The wrestling world is grieving once again as today the Cauliflower Alley Club announced the passing of Jumbo Baretta (real name Julio Barrera) when the following was posted:
“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 and privileged to know for nearly 40 years. I send my sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace old friend.”
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 and privileged to know for nearly 40 years. I send my sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace old friend. https://t.co/3gJyxfZnyN
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) October 25, 2026
Baretta was trained by Boris Malenko and made his professional wrestling debut in 1986. He went on to wrestle for WCW between 1989 and 1990 and faced off against names like Sting and The Road Warrior. In 1990 he competed in a few matches for WWE.
Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. May he rest in peace.