2021/08/16
Welcome to AustralianWrestling.org!
The website devoted to preserving the history of Australian wrestling.
We're in the process of renovating and moving some things around so some things may look a little strange but the aim is to minimise disruption.
This website was designed in 2012 with a scope of covering present and past wrestling in Australia.
The scope will change to prioritise the older stuff and make that a bit more accessible.
Thank you for your patience.
I also have another website (with my good buddy Greg) The Wrestling Roadshow which has more of a global scope. We have a podcast by the same name too and discuss all sorts of wrestling.
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Wallaby Bob McMaster
Name: Wallaby Bob McMaster
Height: 5' 11"
Born: January 15, 1921
From: Rockhamption, QLD, Aus
Trained by: Sam Burmister
Debut: 1949
Died: August 1, 2003 (Heart attack)
Played 7 Rugby Union Tests for Australia in 1946-47 (hence the “Wallaby” nickname), as well as playing Rugby League in England from 1948-52. Became a pro wrestler in 1949.
Debuted in Australia in 1953, defeating Baron von Heczey on debut. In 1955, was moved up to main events in his native Brisbane, being matched with Chief Little Wolf.
Led a dual career as a wrestler/referee for Gardiner Promotions. Toured South Africa in 1956. Became a fulltime referee in World Championship Wrestling, becoming a fixture in Brisbane shows. Bought a pub at Mudgereeba (The Wallaby Hotel), on the Gold Coast, which featured photos from Bob's sporting careers. Sold the pub and retired to Tallai (a few kilometres outside Mudgereeba) in 1979. Was father of Australian comedian, impressionist, and former Rugby League player, Danny McMaster.
Credit: Mark Dalgleish, Obsessedwithwrestling.com
Photo credit: Obsessedwithwrestling.com
