# Mamalukes > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mamalukes > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mamalukes.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamalukes > Source revision: 1301926695 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Professional wrestling tag team For the Islamic cavalry soldiers and Egyptian sultans, see [mamluk](/source/Mamluk). Professional wrestling tag team Mamalukes Tag team Members Big Vito[1] Johnny the Bull[1] Tony Marinara[1] Name(s) The Mamalukes Big Vito and Johnny the Bull Billed heights Vito: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Johnny: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Combined billed weight 495 lb (225 kg) Billed from Little Italy, Manhattan, New York Former members Disco Inferno (manager) Debut 1999[1] Disbanded 2001 The **Mamalukes** were a [professional wrestling](/source/Professional_wrestling) [tag team](/source/Tag_team) in [World Championship Wrestling](/source/World_Championship_Wrestling).[1] ## History The Mamalukes were formed in late 1999 when [Big Vito](/source/Vito_LoGrasso) arrived in WCW and established a team with [Johnny the Bull](/source/Johnny_Stamboli). They were managed by [Tony Marinara](/source/Tony_Mamaluke).[1] The [gimmick](/source/Glossary_of_professional_wrestling_terms#Gimmick) was a takeoff of [Italian Americans](/source/Italian_Americans) in the [Mafia](/source/American_Mafia) which they played up heavily. In late 1999, [Disco Inferno](/source/Disco_Inferno_(wrestler)) began entering the ring with Marinara at his side. At [WCW Mayhem](/source/WCW_Mayhem), however, Inferno accidentally knocked his manager unconscious with a chair, causing his own distraction and loss of the [WCW Cruiserweight Championship](/source/WCW_Cruiserweight_Championship) to [Evan Karagias](/source/Evan_Karagias).[2] Marinara then left Inferno and joined the newly introduced Mamalukes.[1] A war ensued between them with Inferno surprisingly backed by former adversary [Lash LeRoux](/source/Lash_LeRoux). The two Cruiserweights frequently pulled pranks on their three enemies such as [tarring and feathering](/source/Tarring_and_feathering) Marinara. The rival teams were pitted against one another at [Starrcade 1999](/source/Starrcade_(1999)). During the match, Inferno again attacked his partner accidentally, allowing the Mamalukes to pick up the victory.[3] This led to Inferno becoming the Mamalukes' [enforcer](/source/Enforcer_(professional_wrestling)) as a means of paying off his debt and earn their forgiveness. This forced Inferno to [turn](/source/Glossary_of_professional_wrestling_terms#Turn) on LeRoux. He also became the Mamalukes' manager[1] when Marinara left and set them up with twins, [Lolli](/source/Diane_Klimaszewski) and [Pop](/source/Elaine_Klimaszewski) in a failed attempt to distract them while he escaped. In early 2000, the Mamalukes [feuded](/source/Feud_(professional_wrestling)) with [David Flair](/source/David_Flair) and [Crowbar](/source/Crowbar_(wrestler)) and won their [WCW World Tag Team Championship](/source/WCW_World_Tag_Team_Championship). They also had a substantial feud with the [Harris Brothers](/source/Harris_Brothers) who defeated them for the titles on two occasions and lost on one. The Mamalukes' final Tag Team title loss came at [Uncensored 2000](/source/Uncensored_(2000)). In April, the Mamalukes joined [the New Blood](/source/The_New_Blood) faction with Disco Inferno at their side; however, after continually doing their dirty work, he left for [The Filthy Animals](/source/The_Filthy_Animals). The Mamalukes benefited from their association with the New Blood when [Eric Bischoff](/source/Eric_Bischoff) won the [WCW Hardcore Championship](/source/WCW_Hardcore_Championship). Bischoff did not want this title and gave it to them jointly on June 7. The Mamalukes were then forced into a match on June 19 to decide a single Hardcore Champion. Vito won, and the two split soon afterwards. When Johnny the Bull returned from an injury in September, 2000, he betrayed Vito and joined Vito's rival faction, [The Natural Born Thrillers](/source/The_Natural_Born_Thrillers). Eventually the Mamalukes reunited in December 2000, They teamed together until March 2001, when [the World Wrestling Federation bought out WCW](/source/WWE#End_of_the_Attitude_Era_(1999–2002)). Although the Mamalukes never got the chance to reunite again in another company, both men would later become part of different incarnations of [The Full Blooded Italians](/source/The_Full_Blooded_Italians) on [World Wrestling Entertainment](/source/WWE)'s [SmackDown!](/source/SmackDown_(WWE_brand)) brand. They each teamed with [Nunzio](/source/James_Maritato) who, in both the original and [WWE version](/source/ECW_(WWE_brand)) of [Extreme Championship Wrestling](/source/Extreme_Championship_Wrestling), teamed as part of the F.B.I. with their former manager Marinara. Marinara later adopted the name Tony Mamaluke as a reference to the WCW tag team. ## Championships and accomplishments - **[World Championship Wrestling](/source/World_Championship_Wrestling)** - - [WCW Hardcore Championship](/source/WCW_Hardcore_Championship) ([1 time](/source/List_of_WCW_Hardcore_Champions)) - [WCW World Tag Team Championship](/source/WCW_World_Tag_Team_Championship) ([2 times](/source/List_of_WCW_World_Tag_Team_Champions)) ## See also - [The Full Blooded Italians](/source/The_Full_Blooded_Italians) - [The Natural Born Thrillers](/source/The_Natural_Born_Thrillers) - [The New Blood](/source/The_New_Blood) - [Salvatore Sincere](/source/Salvatore_Sincere) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-oww_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-oww_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-oww_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-oww_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-oww_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-oww_1-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-oww_1-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-oww_1-7) ["The Mamalukes profile"](http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/mamalukes.html). Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-09-09. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** World Championship Wrestling (1999-11-21). "Evan Karagias /w Madusa Vs Disco Inferno /w Tony Marinara". *WCW Mayhem*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Starr_3-0)** World Championship Wrestling (1999-12-19). "Disco Inferno & Lash Leroux Vs The Mamalukes /w Tony Mamaluke". *WCW Starrcade*. v t e WCW World Tag Team Champions MACW/JCP (1975–1988) 1970s Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Gene Anderson and Ole Anderson) Paul Jones and Wahoo McDaniel Rufus R. Jones and Wahoo McDaniel Dino Bravo and Mr. Wrestling Greg Valentine and Ric Flair Dick Slater and Dusty Rhodes Paul Jones and Ricky Steamboat Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine Jimmy Snuka and Paul Orndorff Baron von Raschke and Paul Jones Blackjack Mulligan and Ric Flair Jay Youngblood and Ricky Steamboat Greg Valentine and Ray Stevens 1980s Jimmy Snuka and Ray Stevens The Masked Superstar and Paul Jones Ivan Koloff and Ray Stevens Ole Anderson and Stan Hansen Don Kernodle and Sgt. Slaughter Jack Brisco and Jerry Brisco Bob Orton Jr. and Don Kernodle Mark Youngblood and Wahoo McDaniel Don Kernodle and Ivan Koloff Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez The Russians (Ivan Koloff and Nikita Koloff) The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey) Manny Fernandez and Rick Rude Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard Barry Windham and Lex Luger The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) WCW (1988–2001) 1980s The Varsity Club (Mike Rotunda and Steve Williams) Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) 1990s Doom (Butch Reed and Ron Simmons) Enforcers (Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko) Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton Miracle Violence Connection (Steve Williams and Terry Gordy) Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes Ricky Steamboat and Shane Douglas Hollywood Blonds (Brian Pillman and Steve Austin) Arn Anderson and Paul Roma The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags) 2 Cold Scorpio and Marcus Bagwell Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan Pretty Wonderful (Paul Orndorff and Paul Roma) Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) Bunkhouse Buck and Dick Slater American Males (Marcus Bagwell and Scotty Riggs) Sting and Lex Luger The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) The Outsiders (Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Syxx) The Giant and Lex Luger Kevin Nash and Sting The Giant and Scott Hall Kenny Kaos and Rick Steiner Barry Windham and Curt Hennig Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko Filthy Animals (Billy Kidman and Rey Misterio Jr.) Perry Saturn and Raven Jersey Triad (Bam Bam Bigelow, Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon) Chris Benoit and Perry Saturn West Texas Rednecks (Barry Windham and Kendall Windham) Filthy Animals (Konnan and Rey Misterio Jr.) Filthy Animals (Billy Kidman and Konnan) Creative Control/The Harris Brothers (Gerald/Ron Harris and Patrick/Don Harris) Bret Hart and Goldberg 2000s Crowbar and David Flair Mamalukes (Big Vito and Johnny the Bull) Buff Bagwell and Shane Douglas KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clark) The Perfect Event (Chuck Palumbo and Shawn Stasiak) Dark Carnival (The Great Muta and Vampiro) Filthy Animals (Juventud Guerrera and Rey Misterio Jr.) Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire Misfits in Action (Corporal Cajun and Lieutenant Loco) Boogie Knights (Alex Wright and Disco Inferno) The Insiders (Diamond Dallas Page and Kevin Nash) Natural Born Thrillers (Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire) WWF (2001) Brothers of Destruction (Kane and The Undertaker) Booker T and Test Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) v t e WCW Hardcore Champions Norman Smiley Brian Knobbs Bam Bam Bigelow 3 Count (Shane Helms, Evan Karagias and Shannon Moore) Terry Funk Shane Douglas Eric Bischoff Big Vito Johnny the Bull Lance Storm Carl Ouellet Reno Crowbar Meng --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Mamalukes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamalukes) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamalukes?action=history)). 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