Biography

David Silva, known as Sylvano Sousa, was an American wrestler, trainer, and promoter. He began his career in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1969 and became a key figure in the independent wrestling scene of New England. He also wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling and various Canadian promotions, where he became the NWA Canadian Heavyweight Champion. In 1995, he founded the Atlantic Wrestling Federation. Sousa was inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2013. He passed away on November 18, 2020, at the age of 66 due to complications from Covid-19.