Jumbo Baretta Passes Away

The passing of Jumbo Baretta.

The Cauliflower Alley Club shared the news that former wrestler Julio Barrera, a.k.a. Jumbo Baretta, passed away. They wrote the following on X:

“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

He began his in-ring career in 1986. He trained under Boris Malenko, the father of Joe and Dean Malenko.

He wrestled in the NWA territories, WCW, and had a few matches in the WWF. Baretta’s final match took place in 2013.

Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Jumbo Baretta.