- Former WWF Intercontinental Champion
- Used the tombstone piledriver as his signature move before the Undertaker made his debut in the WWF.
- WWE Hall of Famer.
- Professional wrestler
- Was often called, "Beach Bum!" by wrestling fans as soon as announcers said he was from Sunset Beach.
- Managed by The Grand Wizard, Captain Lou Albano, and Mr. Fuji in his WWF career.
- Wrestled Jimmy Snuka in the now famous cage match in Madison Square Garden in October, 1983.
- Former tag team partner of Bob Orton Jr.
- Had a brief feud in UWF with Cactus Jack (Mick Foley). Ironically, Muraco's legendary steel cage match with Jimmy Snuka at MSG inspired Foley to become a professional wrestler.
- Had a great series of matches with Dino Bravo prior to leaving the WWF in the late 80's.
- Lost and regained the WWF Intercontinental Championship to Pedro Morales twice.
- As a rulebreaker, he was managed by Mr. Fuji. As a fan favorite, he was managed by "Superstar" Billy Graham.
- Is the fourth longest single reigning WWF Intercontinental Champion of all time. His second reign as champ lasted 12 months, 19 days.
- Notable title wins Include: Florida Heavyweight title; WWF Intercontinental title (2); Stampede North American title; ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling) World Heavyweight title (2)
- His brother is Pastor James Muraco of the First Assembly of God Kings Cathedral of Maui, Hawaii.
- In the latter stage of his WWF career, shared the same wrestling moniker as Dwayne Johnson (The Rock).
- Don Muraco is in retirement.
- Became a baby-face wrestler by the end of 1987, recruiting "Superstar" Billy Graham as his manager.
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