Al Costello

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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Al Costello, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Giacomo Costa was born in Santa Marina Salina, Italy on December 14, 1919.

He died on January 22, 2000 at the age of 80.

Al Costello has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Al Costello was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2013 (as a member of The Fabulous Kangaroos) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2003 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Kangaroos).

Al Costello Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameGiacomo Costa
  • GenderMale
  • Born December 14, 1919
  • Died January 22, 2000 (aged 80)
  • NationalityNationality: AustraliaAustralia, Nationality: ItalyItaly
  • Birth PlaceSanta Marina Salina, Italy
  • Billed From
    • Australia
  • Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
  • Weight
    • 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • NicknamesKangaroo; The Man of a Thousand Holds

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Al Costello - Manager (February 18, 1975 - May 21, 1994)
    • Al Costello - Ultra Australian (May 3, 1957 - February 17, 1975)
    • Al Costello (January 1, 1938 - May 2, 1957)

  • Roles

    • Manager (March 5, 1993 - May 21, 1994)
    • Part Time Wrestler (November 16, 1987 - November 16, 1987)
    • Manager (February 18, 1975 - February 28, 1983)
    • Wrestler (October 16, 1976 - March 6, 1980)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1938 - June 16, 1975)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMarch 5, 1993May 21, 1994
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 1, 1952February 28, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFOctober 31, 1982February 28, 1983
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPOctober 4, 1981August 14, 1982
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWMarch 25, 1979November 18, 1979
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITOctober 16, 1976November 11, 1979
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 17, 1979September 13, 1979
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAOctober 17, 1977April 17, 1978
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPFebruary 26, 1977March 12, 1977
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJune 5, 1977September 23, 1977
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITFebruary 18, 1974January 30, 1975
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INFebruary 22, 1974March 23, 1974
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAJanuary 26, 1973January 29, 1974
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITMarch 25, 1967December 30, 1972
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWADecember 2, 1972December 5, 1972
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCOctober 13, 1972November 3, 1972
    PromotionNational Wrestling FederationNWFJanuary 15, 1970October 28, 1972
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWNovember 3, 1968May 14, 1972
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFJune 21, 1971December 6, 1971
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INNovember 8, 1969August 21, 1971
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWASeptember 1, 1970April 24, 1971
    PromotionAtlantic Grand Prix WrestlingAGPWAugust 14, 1968September 4, 1968
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEJanuary 31, 1968February 15, 1968
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWAugust 27, 1967December 17, 1967
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 15, 1966March 10, 1967
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAMarch 21, 1966September 20, 1966
    PromotionNWA Georgia OfficesGCWJanuary 28, 1966February 11, 1966
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACOctober 22, 1965January 4, 1966
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFJune 19, 1965October 15, 1965
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance VancouverNWA VANCOUVERMay 11, 1964July 12, 1965
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYOctober 23, 1964March 15, 1965
    PromotionWorldwide Wrestling AssociatesWWA HOLLYWOODFebruary 12, 1964May 6, 1964
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCJuly 6, 1960January 23, 1964
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFNovember 12, 1962January 29, 1963
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEAugust 19, 1960October 19, 1962
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance DetroitNWA DETROITFebruary 24, 1962May 26, 1962
    PromotionNorth American Wrestling AssociationNAWAJune 3, 1959July 2, 1960
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFOctober 13, 1959April 19, 1960
    PromotionNWA Central States WrestlingNWA CSWApril 16, 1959May 15, 1959
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJanuary 14, 1959February 19, 1959
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 7, 1958January 2, 1959
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCMarch 17, 1958October 15, 1958
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWAugust 8, 1957March 13, 1958
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYMay 3, 1957July 12, 1957
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFFebruary 26, 1957April 25, 1957
    PromotionMid-Pacific PromotionsMPPJanuary 13, 1957February 17, 1957
    PromotionMid-Pacific PromotionsMPPFebruary 28, 1954May 18, 1954
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFOctober 1, 1952February 24, 1954
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWJuly 27, 1953November 30, 1953
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 8, 1953March 13, 1953

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Waltzing Matilda” - Team (May 3, 1957 - February 28, 1983)

  • Images History

    Nov 1987
    Nov 1987
    Dec 1967
    Dec 1967
    May 1957
    May 1957
    Oct 1952
    Oct 1952
    Jan 1938
    Jan 1938

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelDebut with the “Ultra Australian” Fabulous KangaroosMay 3, 1957May 21, 1994
    FaceJanuary 1, 1938May 2, 1957

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Mid CardJuly 6, 1960January 23, 1964
    WWE Mid CardMarch 17, 1958October 15, 1958

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    Japanese Wrestling Association

  • Alex Turk Promotions (Winnipeg)

    • 2 International Tag Team Championship (with Roy Heffernan)

    Big Time Wrestling (Dallas)

    • 1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Karl Von Brauner)
    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (1 with Roy Heffernan, 1 with Karl Von Brauner)

    Big Time Wrestling (Detroit)

    • 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (2 with Roy Heffernan, 1 with Ray St. Clair)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Roy Heffernan)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Roy Heffernan)

    Eastern Sports Association

    • 1 ESA International Tag Team Championship (with Don Kent)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Louie Tillet)

    International Wrestling Enterprise

    • 1 Trans-World Wrestling Alliance World Tag Team Championship (with Don Kent)

    Midwest Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Ohio version) (with Roy Heffernan)

    Mike London Promotions

    • 1 Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship (with Roy Heffernan)

    New Zealand Wrestling Union

    • 1 NWA Australasian Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Mid-America

    • 1 NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (3 with Don Kent, 1 with Herb Welch)

    Vancouver All-Star Wrestling

    • 4 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Roy Heffernan)

    Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Roy Heffernan)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (with Roy Heffernan)

    World Wrestling Association

    • 2 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Don Kent)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Don Kent)

    Worldwide Wrestling Associates

    • 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Roy Heffernan)
    • 2 WWA International Television Tag Team Championship (with Roy Heffernan)

    Other titles

    • 1 Malaysian Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club Other honoree (1994)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996 — with Roy Heffernan and Don Kent)
    • South Africa Trophy (1949)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Fabulous Kangaroos - Don Kent, Tony Charles (November 19, 1976 - August 18, 1978)
    • The Fabulous Kangaroos - Don Kent (December 3, 1967 - June 29, 1974)
    • The Fabulous Kangaroos - Ray St. Clair (August 11, 1967 - December 8, 1967)
    • The Internationals - Karl von Brauner (November 21, 1966 - July 14, 1967)
    • The Globetrotters - Louie Tillet (October 25, 1965 - February 11, 1966)
    • The Fabulous Kangaroos - Roy Heffernan (May 3, 1957 - July 5, 1965)

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