Yes sounds like King Curtis reputation was warranted everywhere. He was definitely the number one villain wrestler here in New Zealand during the 1970s. His favourite finishing move was the Hawaiian Splash off the ropes on to his prone opponent to finish the match.
Another story outside the wrestling ring occurred with him and another wrestler not Identified happened in a well known Christchurch bar. A local bikie gang, and there were quite a few of them walked in one afternoon and immediately spotted the well known wrestlers having a drink at the bar. They immediately set about to tease these wrestlers relentlessly until after their drinks they decided to leave. The wrestlers then followed them outside and proceeded to clean the place up. Apparently it was a sight to see.
There's nothing original in the world. Apparently his nickname was Rosie. Must have taken a brave soul to tell him.