WRESTLING legend Jumbo Baretta has died at the age of 59.

Baretta, whose real name was Julio Barrera, started his career in the mid-eighties and eventually made it to the WWE.

He also competed in Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Council, WCW and NWA, taking on big names like Sting and The Road Warriors.

Trained by Boris Malenko, Baretta stood a towering 6ft 5ins and weighed in at 375lbs (170kg).

His passing was confirmed by the Cauliflower Alley Club on Sunday.

Their emotional statement read: “Rest in Peace, My Friend Jumbo Baretta. 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.”

Wrestling fans flocked to social media to pay their respects.

One wrote on X: “Praying for his family. May his soul RIP.”

Another posted: “Remember him from early episodes of Monday Night RAW.”

And a third added: “Rest in peace Jumbo Baretta.”