Ken Dazzler Dunlop

Ken "Dazzler" Dunlop (born November 1960) is a former Australian professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, and trainer. He is one of the first openly gay professional wrestlers in Australia. and the first to be awarded an Order of Australia Medal by the Australian Government for his service to professional wrestling. , Bass Hill Plaza , Ingleburn RSL , Liverpool RSL , Moe Town Hall as one of the co-owners of Down Under Wrestling Promotions (which later became The Australian Wrestling Alliance). , The NRL Footy Show and A Current Affair on the Nine Network, and Vox Populi on SBS

Retirement In 1998, he retired from professional wrestling after suffering a mild heart attack, but returned for a handful of matches in 2000 with his younger brother Allan, who wrestled under the name "Red Hot" Ricky Diamond.

On February 9, 2026, Australian House of Representatives member for Barton Ash Ambihaipahar gave a parliamentary speech about Dunlop's Order of Australia award, calling him "the embodiment of the Australian spirit" and praising his contribution to professional wrestling in Australia: "Over two decades, Ken travelled long distances to perform night after night to audiences in their hundreds, crammed into regional venues, leagues clubs and town halls across the country. This chapter in Australian pro wrestling history has been recorded only because of people like Ken and his autobiography, Inside My Squared Circle. It is no exaggeration to say that Ken was instrumental in keeping Australian pro wrestling alive and can be credited for its continued success and popularity today."

On June 20, 2026, Dunlop was honoured for his trailblazing contributions to Australian professional wrestling during Australian Championship Wrestling's inaugural show 'All Stars - A Night To Remember' held at Padstow RSL.

Personal life Dunlop is openly gay and has spoken publicly about his mental and emotional struggles with his sexuality, including attempting suicide. The book took over two years to complete.