Sad news received of the death in Sydney last week of former Australian heavyweight Big John Marshall. John was 84 years old. His health had deteriorated in recent years and his death was a result of complications after contracting Covid. John worked for World Championship Wrestling and on the New South Wales Club Circuit. In recent years he has provided information for Wrestling Heritage through his friend Graeme Cameron. R.I.P. John
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We have a bit more information about John Marshall, who was . an interesting character. John was an accomplished musician who played in the police pipe band and also played drums and harmonica. He was also author of a book about Australian gypsy culture. At his funeral last Monday there was a blessing from the Romany Gypsy King. A fluent Greek speaker (his wife was from Greece) Greek food was served at his wake in her honour.