5 Canadian wrestlers that should be remembered for their contributions

#4 Canadian Wrestlers That Should Be Remembered: 'Whipper' Billy Watson

Arguably one of the Greatest Canadian Wrestlers Of All-Time Photo / NotInTheHallOFFame.com

A resident of East, Ontario, Watson has sentimental value among today's Canadian wrestlers. As someone my grandfather grew up watching and respecting a great deal, this veteran retired before many of this generation ever had the opportunity to see him compete.

Watson was a star attraction among all wrestlers, not only Canadian ones but also for the Ontario residents at the famed Maple Leaf Gardens. MLG was home to some of wrestling's most noted matches involving some of the most popular men and women of that generation. Much like Koloff, the names of men he stood across the ring from were venerable who's who. If it wasn't the great Lou Thesz it was Gorgeous George or The Sheik.

#OnThisDay in 1950: Wrigley Field in Chicago: Lou Thesz vs Buddy Rogers. Really great piece of history and a hell of a match.Off the top of my head, Buddy and Lou locked horns more than 30 times over a period of over two decades, but this arguably was their greatest encounter. pic.twitter.com/r57Zt8JUib

— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) June 21, 2020

Sadly his wrestling career appeared to have ended tragically as he was struck by a car. Watson underwent surgery to repair the damage. Despite recovering physically, his wrestling career was forced to come to an end. Watson also dabbled in Canadian politics and has had a school named after him in his native home.

“Whipper” Billy Watson’s list of injuries. pic.twitter.com/SbAW8ynnT7

— John Fell in Baltimore (@JohnFellInBMore) April 20, 2019

Whipper Billy Watson was among the Canadian wrestlers of yesterday that could be considered a hero to many and someone that shouldn't be forgotten.