Too much yet not enough.
For a period in the late 80's, Australia was the big thing in American pop culture. Crocodile Dundee, Mad Max, etc. all helped cement the idea of the Outback being filled with rough and tough dudes.
So why not have a wrestler based on that? And hey, Peter Spilsbury was actually from the country, so points for that.
Then what was the problem? Going through his career highlights, I see the problem. He didn't have any.
Not to say he did nothing. There were vignettes and a lot of early wins over jobbers, but that was it. No feuds, no wins over anyone huge. He beat the Iron Sheik, but that was 1987, not 1983. Never went after any titles. Not saying he should have been World champ, but he could have gone after the IC I think.
Not that he should have been champ, mind you, but he could have at least made an effort.
Getting back to the too much, Outback Jack was an AUSSIE, in case you couldn't tell. Bush hat, vest, boomerang, even had Australia on his t-shirt. The not enough part was also that. I would have suggested taking a cue from the Sheepherders and have him walk down with the Australian flag.
Heck, have him be the 80's version of Saxton Hale. Have him cut promos so bizarre the Ultimate Warrior would look confused. Have him talk with so much slang he would need subtitles. Have him feud with Jake "the Snake" Roberts over which country had the more venous snakes.
Honestly I could even see him as a heel. A rough and tough guy who just wants to fight. He doesn't even want the title, he just wants to beat up Hulk Hogan.
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