Over The Top Rope

The roar of the fans, the blinding lights, the melodrama, characters larger than life – what’s not to love! Wrestling for the Title and ultimately, the belt to rule the world; to declare supremacy – and to defend and protect their claim.

Wrestling enthusiast, historian and avid collector of memorabilia for over 30 years, Libnan Ayoub – son of the late wrestling legend, Sheik Wadi Ayoub – could justifiably be called ‘obsessive’ about wrestling. However it is old school wrestling belts, and the research and preservation of wrestling history that are his passion.

His newly released book ‘It’s all about the Belt!’ celebrates the Heavyweight Title
Belts of the A.W.A. from 1960-1990, and his documentary, ‘Over The Top Rope’, pulls together interviews, commentary and archive footage to tell the story of the legends of the World Championship Wrestling promotion in Australia from 1964 to 1978.

If you lived it, you’ll never forget it!

The World Heavyweight Title Belts of the A.W.A. 1960–1990

In ‘It’s all about the Belt’, historian Libnan Ayoub recounts the fascinating, often controversial, stories behind each of the iconic A.W.A. World Heavyweight Championship belts. Pulling together the recollections and anecdotes of avid fans, historians and collectors, supported by photos, memorabilia and newly unearthed documents, Libnan paints a vivid picture of an era where wrestling legends clashed for the right to wear these legendary belts. Using historic photos of original belts and true-to-life replicas, Libnan dives deep into their design and construction, offering an insider’s look into how each belt was forged — crafted with precision, transformed over time and immortalised in the hearts of fans.

While the lights have dimmed, the belts still shine

Two hours of the best old school wrestling action you’ll ever see!

10 years in the making – the most comprehensive documentary about World Championship Wrestling in Australia is finally here. Compiled by wrestling historian Libnan Ayoub, it charts the events and extraordinary characters of World Championship Wrestling that mesmerised the nation between 1964–1978. It was a world where good triumphed over evil, heroes and villains fought and a sport not for the faint-hearted. World Championship Wrestling became an iconic part of Australian sporting history, the likes you will never ever see again.

The wrestlers, referees, commentators and fans

The wrestlers were the ultimate characters of World Championship Wrestling – larger than life and each with their own unique style. Many were from different cultural backgrounds, and all appealed to the fans. Legendary wrestlers like Spiros Arion, King Curtis, Mario Milano, Abdullah the Butcher; commentators Mike Cleary and referee Tony Marino; and prominent Australians who were touched by the magic – like Ray Hadley, Santo Cilauro and the late, great sports doyen, Mike Gibson – all talk in their own words about the hey day of World Championship Wrestling – the events, characters and experiences that indelibly marked the time.

Take yourself back to the time and action of World Championship Wrestling 1964 – 1978. Directed and written by Libnan Ayoub and Damian Kringas, OVER THE TOP ROPE charts the amazing events that saw ‘World Championship Wrestling’ establish itself as a weekend ritual in loungerooms across the country – and became a media juggernaut that mesmerised the nation during the 1960s and 70s. A two-hour movie with extremely rare footage and photos, interspersed with interviews with the wrestlers, fans, commentators and referees.