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The Prototype 
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Joined: 23 Apr 2003
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
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"R.I.P Mario Milano (1935 - 2016)
It absolutely breaks my heart to inform the wider community that a true pioneer and definition of 'Legend' in the industry, Mario Bulfone (Milano) has tragically passed away moments ago.
I'm at a total loss, no words can accurately describe his achievements in this business - likely to never be matched.
My deepest condolences to his family, including the beautiful soul Breanna Bulfone, I can't imagine you're pain right now |
One of the greats of Australian Wrestling, very saddened to hear of his passing dad told me many stories of watching Mario wrestle in Hobart. RIP.
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Mountains Magpie
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Somewhere between now and then
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I remember watching Mario on TV in the '70s as I'm sure many of us do.
I'm sure he's trading stories with Andre right now.
What a shite year it's been....
MM
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The Prototype
Paint my face with a good-for-nothin smile.
Joined: 23 Apr 2003
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
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I got a DVD on Australian wrestling and I got to see him and a few others wrestle. I wish I was able to have seen him wrestle a bit before though. Dad told me many stories of him, and many others that wrestled in Hobart. Mario was one he spoke of the most, as well as Ron Miller and Larry O'Dea.
I heard of his stroke a few years back and he was inducted into the hall of fame of IWA where he made a lot of appearances and was a booker or owner there once.
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stui magpie 
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
Location: In flagrante delicto
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I remember watching the wrestling back in the 70's at my grandparents house on the black and white TV. Mario Milano was always one of the good guys, The Rock or John Cena of his time.
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Pies4shaw 
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Joined: 08 Oct 2007
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| He and Spiros Arion kept us safe in the late 60s from Killer Kowalski and Brute Bernard. Great days! |
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Jezza 
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Joined: 06 Sep 2010
Location: Ponsford End
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Obviously way before my time, but I do know that he's regarded as the most well-known wrestler for his time.
RIP.
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
Location: In flagrante delicto
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thebaldfacts
Joined: 02 Aug 2007
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| stui magpie wrote: | | I remember watching the wrestling back in the 70's at my grandparents house on the black and white TV. Mario Milano was always one of the good guys, The Rock or John Cena of his time. |
Loved watching the wrestling on Sunday's on channel 9 with Jack Little as the commentator.
Mario was always one of the good guys, except when he came under the spell of Jack Hart. Turned bad and the next week came on the show and had grown a moustache. Oh the betrayal to us loyal firms.
But all was right with the world when he came to his senses and apologised to us loyal fans.
RIP Mario. |
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sixpoints
Joined: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Lulie Street
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Sadly no Mario in this clip, but it's a beauty nevertheless.
A packed Festival Hall, Jack Little commentating and the Australasian Championship between Spiris Arion & Abdullah the Butcher.
It turns into insanity when the ref is knocked out and Big Bad John, Waldo von Eric, King Curtis & Mark Lewin all join in an all in brawl.
Classic stuff !
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2QTE2DvGL8M
Mario's a cameo in this clip. Keep watching for the immortal Jack Little's interview with Bulldog Brower.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BtQNWl9W5X8 |
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piedys
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Joined: 04 Sep 2003
Location: Resident Forum Psychopath since 2003
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Anybody else remember Ted Whitten hosting the Saturday and Sunday arvo Wrestling shows on channel 9 back in the 70s?
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HAL
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Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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Mountains Magpie
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Somewhere between now and then
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| piedys wrote: | | Anybody else remember Ted Whitten hosting the Saturday and Sunday arvo Wrestling shows on channel 9 back in the 70s? |
Yep! Co-host was Mike Cleary IIRC?
MM
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ronrat
Joined: 22 May 2006
Location: Thailand
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jack Little was a friend of Dads. We went to his house forBBQs a few times. I was 12 and my little brother tagged with Chief Lttle wolf and me with Killer karl Cox. Mario was never there as he was at church on sundays. Jack used to have great delight in introducing the referee Mike Hunt.
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