Invading from OCEANA in the early '60's came a Fearsome MAORI WARRIOR-
JOHN DA SILVA-Complete with his HAKA War Dance- had an extensive Campaign
in our Rings and Fought the very Best including GEORGES GORDIENKO!
DA SILVA Wrestled all over the Country for DALE MARTIN and WRYTON and was a
Colourful Character to spice up the Bills!
He also Featured in many K.O. Tournaments and was a Great Entertainer in the Ring!
Following his Success other MAORI WARRIORS came after him to try and Intimidate
our Wrestlers with that Strange Ritual Dance prior to getting on with the Action!
Photos/Posters/Programmes to follow!
MAIN MASK
Yes John is still alive as far as I know. Certainly a very respected name here in NZ. I don't believe he is actually of any Maori descent, but of course it's a great look and has worked successfully in wrestling for decades. Here he wrestled without any gimmick, already having the amateur credentials and overseas experience to be a big name.