Francisco Ciatso
American professional wrestler (1975–2024)
Frank Caiazzo (May 11, 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.
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.
In 2019, a documentary titled Journeyman was released, documenting his career.
Ciatso died on January 20, 2024, at the age of 48.
Championships and accomplishments
American Combat Wrestling
ACW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Gus De La Vega
Allied Independent Wrestling Federations
AIWF America's Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
AIWF World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
AIWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Eric Wayne
AWA World-1 South
AWA World-1 Southern Championship (1 time)
AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
AWA Alliance Championship (1 time)
Coastal Championship Wrestling
CCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
CCW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 times)
CCW Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Wet Willie
Extreme World Wrestling
EWW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Great American Wrestling Federation
GAWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Global Championship Wrestling
GCW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
IPW Hardcore Wrestling
IPW Television Championship (1 time)
IPW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
IPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Python
Lariato Pro Wrestling Guild
Lariato Pro Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Storm Thomas
North American Wrestling Alliance
NAWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Logan Creed
NWA Florida
NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Marcus Dillon
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI ranked him # 498 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2002
PWI ranked him # 468 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2003
PWI ranked him # 407 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2004
PWI ranked him # 392 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2005
PWI ranked him # 435 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2006
PWI ranked him # 286 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2009
PWI ranked him # 435 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2015
Pro Wrestling RIOT
PWR Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Shawn Osbourne
Pro Wrestling Xtreme
PWX World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Vito LoGrasso
Southern Championship Wrestling Florida
SCW Southern Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
SCW Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
USA Pro Wrestling
USA Pro Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with AJ Jannazzo
United States Wrestling Alliance
USWA Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Simon Sez
Vintage Wrestling
Vintage Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
King of the State Tournament (2011)
Old School Championship Wrestling
Tag Wars Tournament (2023) – with Bruno El Oso Blanco
Southern Fried Championship Wrestling
SFCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
United Wrestling Association
UWA Florida Championship (1 time)
UWA Hybrid Championship (1 time)
References
General
Plaisted, Ed (June 13, 1997). "'UPTOWN FRANKIE' SAYS IT'S REAL". Daytona Beach News-Journal.
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