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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Ted Whitten
Name: - Ted Whitten
Born: - 27 July, 1933
From: - Melbourne, Vic.
Died: - 17 August, 1995 (prostate cancer)
Also known as: - Mr. Football, EJ
Played Australian Rules football for Footscray from 1951-70. Was a member of Footscray's only Premiership-winning side, in 1954. Also coached the side from 1957-71. Was named captain of the “AFL Team of the Century”. Worked as a football commentator after he retired.
Began doing commentary on “World Championship Wrestling” in the mid 70s, both alone and with the more experienced Mike Cleary and Wayne Kirby. While not initially knowing a lot about wrestling, his peronality and willingness to learn were key factors in his work. Favourite wrestler was Bruiser Brody, and there is a story that, when Brody came out to be interviewed one show, Ted was expecting the usual 'villain's tirade'. Instead, Brody thanked Ted for being one of the few announcers who gave him a fair airing each time!
Also commentator on “World of Championship Wrestling” with Mike Cleary in 1980.
Credit: Mark Dalgleish, Wikipedia, Piledriver
Photo credit: theage.com.au
