Wrestler Chief Don Eagle (Sometimes credited as War-Eagle) was a first-nations Canadian of the Mohawk tribe. He wrestled in Native American garb with the traditional Mohawk haircut from 1945 to 1953. He got his back broken in the ring by faux-Nazi heel Hans Schmidt in 1953 and had to retire. After years of chronic pain his death was ruled a suicide in 1966.

Antonino Rocca (1922-1977) was famous in professional wrestling for his acrobatics, particularly the flying kick. He wrestled from 1947 through the early 70s and mentored many other wrestlers.