Tex McKenzie
American wrestler
About Tex McKenzie
Lived 1930 – 2001 (aged 70). Tex McKenzie was an American.
IWA Australia (1964–1969)
In 1964, he went to Australia to wrestle for IWA Australia, feuding with Killer Kowalski. On June 6, 1967, McKenzie defeated Kowalski for the IWA World Heavyweight Championship. He dropped the title to Skull Murphy in August. McKenzie would wrestle in Toronto for Maple Leaf Wrestling from 1970 to 1975. He teamed with various partners against the Love Brothers and the Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello and Don Kent). In 1974, he and Red Bastien held the NWA Texas Tag Team Championship. NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (1 time) – with Ilio DiPaolo National Wrestling Alliance NWA Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ken Kenneth World Championship Wrestling IWA World Heavyweight Championship (Australia) (2 times)
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tex McKenzie?
American wrestler (1930–2001)
When was Tex McKenzie born?
Tex McKenzie was born on 21 July 1930 in Edmonds.
When did Tex McKenzie die?
Tex McKenzie died on 31 May 2001.
What nationality was Tex McKenzie?
Tex McKenzie was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tex McKenzie. https://biography.guide/tex-mckenzie/
MLA: "Tex McKenzie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tex-mckenzie/.
Chicago: "Tex McKenzie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tex-mckenzie/.
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