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Bruno Mars meets his wrestling champ namesake

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Kai Z. FengBruno Mars came face-to-face with his wrestling champ namesake, Bruno Sammartino, Tuesday night.

The singer, who was born Peter Hernandez, was given the nickname “Bruno” as a child by his dad because of his alleged resemblance to the retired pro wrestling heavyweight champ.

The two Brunos finally got the chance to meet backstage at the 24K Magic World Tour stop in Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena.

Mars posted a photo with Sammartino on Instagram, writing, “I was nicknamed after this professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. Tonight in Pittsburgh I had the honor of meeting him!”

In the pic, Mars is smiling proudly while holding one of Sammartino’s championship belts.

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