2021/08/16
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The website devoted to preserving the history of Australian wrestling.
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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.
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Spiros Arion
Name: - Spiros Arion
Height: - 6'5” (196cm)
Weight: - 285lb (129kg)
Born: - 1940
From: - Athens, Greece
Trained By: - Andre Bollet
Debut: - 1961
Retired: - 1985
Finishers: - Bear Hug, Atomic Drop, Backbreaker
Toured Australia: - 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1985
Debuted in Europe, was signed by Barnett and Doyle to tap into the large Greek community in Melbourne, and became one of the most loved wrestlers ever in Australia. Held the IWA World title 5 times, defeating Killer Kowalski, Karl Gotch, The Destroyer, Gorilla Monsoon and Killer Karl Kox. Also held the Austro-Asian title 3 times, being recognised a the first champion and also defeating Bulldog Brower and Brute Bernard. Was one of the main men in “The People;s Army” in 1973. Wrestled NWA champion to a double count-out in 1974.
Toured WWWF and Canada in 1967, quickly becoming a top star. Returned to WWWF in 1974, once again being very successful before a 'heel turn' in 1975 saw him involved in feuds with Chief Jay Strongbow and Bruno Sammartino. Left WWWF in 1978 and had successful runs in England and South Africa before retiring.
Titles: - IWA World Hwt (5), Austro-Asian Hwt (3), World Hwt (UK), IWA World Tag (2) (w. Mario Milano, w. Mark Lewin), Austro-Asian Tag (w. Mark Lewin), WWWF US Tag (2) (w. Antonio Pugliese/Arnold Skaaland, w. Bruno Sammartino)
Spiros Arion v Hans Schroeder, WCW 1973
Credit: Mark Dalgleish, Wikipedia, Puroresu
Photo credit: Obsessedwithwrestling.com
Spiros Arion with Mark Lewin in 1973