Francisco Ciatso
Birth nameFrank Caiazzo
BornNovember 5, 1975
Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.
Died (aged 48)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Francisco Ciatso
Frankie Ciatso
Mike Ciatso
King Ciatso
Frankie Capone
Francisco Capone
Frankie Coverdale
Billed height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Billed weight222 lb (101 kg)
Trained byAdrian Street
WCW Power Plant
Debut1996

Frank Caiazzo (November 5, 1975 – January 20, 2024), better known by his ring name Francisco Ciatso, was an American professional wrestler, known for his time with the National Wrestling Alliance, Deep South Wrestling, and brief appearances with the WWE and TNA.[1][2][3]

Life and career

Ciatso began his career on the independent circuit in 1996. On May 25, 2001, he made his NWA Florida debut, losing to Chris Layton. In the fall of 2005, he started working for Deep South Wrestling, a WWE developmental territory. On March 6, 2006, he made his WWE debut, losing to Matt Striker on WWE Heat. He also wrestled Tatanka on March 7, 2006, on WWE Velocity.[4]

In 2019, a documentary titled Journeyman was released, documenting his career.[5][6][7][8]

Ciatso died on January 20, 2024, at the age of 48.[9][10][11]

Championships and accomplishments

References

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Specific

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  2. ^ "Wrestling Information Archive - TNA Xplosion Cards". 2010-09-21. Archived from the original on 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  3. ^ Carter, Harrison (2024-01-20). "Pro Wrestler Dies Suddenly At 48-Years Old". Wrestling Edge. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  4. ^ "Interview With Independent Wrestler Francisco Ciatso". WrestlingNewsSource. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  5. ^ Steward, Paul (2019-03-28), Journeyman (Documentary), Stormie Lee Caiazzo, James Carver, Francisco Ciatso, 316 Productions, retrieved 2024-01-21
  6. ^ Oliver, Greg (2024-01-20). "'Journeyman' Francisco Ciatso dies". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  7. ^ Flanagan, Neal (2024-01-20). "Franciso Ciatso, subject of 'Journeyman' documentary, passes away at 48". POST Wrestling | WWE AEW NXT NJPW Podcasts, News, Reviews. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  8. ^ "Journeyman". studiodome.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  9. ^ "Francisco Ciatso Passes Away At 48 | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  10. ^ "411MANIA". Florida Independent Wrestler Frankie Ciatso Passes Away, Adam Pearce and Others Pay Tribute. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  11. ^ gst, chris (2024-01-21). "Florida Wrestler Francisco Ciatso Passes Away". PWPonderings. Retrieved 2024-01-21.

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