15/05/2026
CLASS OF 2026 HALL OF FAME...........
SOUTHERN PITBULL
The first Death Match Wrestler from South Australia.
Southern Pitbull became the youngest Monster Factory student ever when he met Col Dervany in March 2001 at the young age of 13 years and 9 months.
He was one of Col Dervany’s favourite pupils, as he had a rough, old-style look and attitude about him, especially for someone so young.
Apart from Col Dervany, Pitbull was also trained by Tony Stone, Steve O’Neal, Rocky Menero, Jag and Havok.
He started his career under the name of Mad Dog and his first appearance at a wrestling event was in October 2001, when he ran into the ring and interfered in a match, attacking The Man Mountain.
His debut match was for PWSA in November 2001 at the prestigious Octagon Theatre, where he teamed with Chopper Coleman against the 7-foot Man Mountain in a handicap match.
He would later join a faction in MPW (Maximum Power Wrestling) called Heavy Duty, along with Cannonball Taylor, TJ Rush & Massiah. They feuded with John E Radic, Kinkaid, and Luke Hazad.
At the age of 15, he was featured in a front-page story in the Messenger newspaper, and that is where the schoolyard fights started.
Kids older and bigger than him would start fights with him and unfortunately for them, the kid known as Mad Dog came on top every single time. This solidified his tough guy reputation outside the ring, not just in it.
He had his first hardcore match at the age of 15 and that is where he would find his niche.
He would eventually change his name from Mad Dog to the Southern Pitbull and from there, he tore through his opponents in many different promotions around Australia.
Pitbull wrestled for PWSA, MPW, Joint Promotions, PWA-Adelaide, UWA-SA, RWC, Snakepit, Tornado Championship Wrestling and GZW.
Pitbull has won a handful of titles over the last 24 years.
He won his first championship in 2008, when he teamed with Kinkaid (Pure Anarchy) to become the Snakepit Tag Team Champions, and his last tag title reign was in 2016, teaming with WB Bellows (The Last Real Monsters).
He would also find success as a singles competitor when he won Tornado Championship Wrestling’s major title.
He has wrestled some of Australia’s biggest personalities over the years. Wrestlers such as John E Radic, Blarzay, Jag, Havok, Cannonball, Ace Wilson, Dragon Spawn, Mann Dozer, Luke Hazard, Jimmy Payne, and so many more.
He officially retired in 2018 but has since returned for special occasions such as the Col Dervany Royal Rumble.
But what he was most known for was his Hardcore Style of wrestling.
He wrestled in Adelaide's first-ever Barbed Wire Deathmatch and has been in countless dangerous matches, such as Chain matches, Cage Matches, and on one infamous night, he bled so much that the doctors at the hospital were amazed he was still alive!
We wish to congratulate Southern Pitbull on being inducted into the 2026 Class of the South Australian Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.
PWSA - PRO WRESTLING SOUTH AUSTRALIA is proud to induct Mann Dozer, Southern Pitbull, Jayson Cooper, Blake Mitchell & Daisy Chayne to the Class of 2026, South Australian Pro Wrestling HALL OF FAME!
PWSA - Pro Wrestling South Australia presents:
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PRO WRESTLING HALL OF FAME
SUNDAY JUNE 7th
ELIZABETH EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB
Argana Park, Cnr of Main North Road and Midway Rd, Elizabeth Downs.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Starts at 6pm.
VIP's enter at 5pm and stay 45 minutes after the event finishes.
PRICES:
GOLD FRONT ROW $50 (only 2 seats available)
SILVER SECOND ROW $35 (limited)
General Admission
Adults $20
Under 18 years $12
Kids under 5 years FREE
VIP $50 added to the ticket price.
Former & current wrestling personalities only $10.
Space and seating are limited, so bookings are essential.
Unfortunately, no walk-ins.
Text 0402 472 564 for bookings and information.
Bar and canteen available.
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