Sally Goldner's 60th Birthday Becomes a Slamming Comeback
As she soared through the air, Sally Goldner's adrenaline surged. The crowd roared in unison, cheering on the unlikely wrestler as she landed with precision on her opponents. It was her debut at an Alpha Pro battle royal, a multi-competitor elimination match, and Goldner had seized the moment. For this 60-year-old Aussie, it marked a new chapter – one that began decades ago, fueled by a lifelong passion for wrestling.
Goldner's love affair with professional wrestling started as a child, watching Harley Race and Ron Miller clash in 1977 at Melbourne's Festival Hall. She'd shift the coffee table and bounce off couches, mimicking the wrestlers' moves. However, something about the sport felt off back then. The dominant male figures seemed to overshadow women, and storylines often perpetuated queerphobia. It wasn't until she was an adult that Goldner realized her own struggles – being bullied in school for not liking sports, which led to a grueling accounting career.
Fifty years on, Goldner found herself questioning everything, including her identity. She'd held onto the notion of being a woman since childhood, but it took listening to kd lang's 1992 album Ingenue and seeking advice from a psychologist to finally acknowledge her true self as trans.
After struggling in various creative outlets – drag queen performances, stand-up comedy, and acting – Goldner discovered a new passion in wrestling. She joined training at Melbourne's Relentless School of Pro Wrestling and began learning the ropes. Despite initial doubts about her age and physicality, Goldner persevered.
As she now competes in mixed wrestling events across Australia, Goldner is defying stereotypes and challenging her own limitations. Her 60th birthday has become a transformative moment, marked by a newfound sense of purpose and belonging. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism, Goldner's mind has settled into a more confident state – much like when she first discovered her true identity.
Goldner's wrestling journey is far from over, but one thing is clear: this 60-year-old is no longer just a spectator in the ring; she's an active participant, spreading her message of acceptance and self-love to all who watch.
As she soared through the air, Sally Goldner's adrenaline surged. The crowd roared in unison, cheering on the unlikely wrestler as she landed with precision on her opponents. It was her debut at an Alpha Pro battle royal, a multi-competitor elimination match, and Goldner had seized the moment. For this 60-year-old Aussie, it marked a new chapter – one that began decades ago, fueled by a lifelong passion for wrestling.
Goldner's love affair with professional wrestling started as a child, watching Harley Race and Ron Miller clash in 1977 at Melbourne's Festival Hall. She'd shift the coffee table and bounce off couches, mimicking the wrestlers' moves. However, something about the sport felt off back then. The dominant male figures seemed to overshadow women, and storylines often perpetuated queerphobia. It wasn't until she was an adult that Goldner realized her own struggles – being bullied in school for not liking sports, which led to a grueling accounting career.
Fifty years on, Goldner found herself questioning everything, including her identity. She'd held onto the notion of being a woman since childhood, but it took listening to kd lang's 1992 album Ingenue and seeking advice from a psychologist to finally acknowledge her true self as trans.
After struggling in various creative outlets – drag queen performances, stand-up comedy, and acting – Goldner discovered a new passion in wrestling. She joined training at Melbourne's Relentless School of Pro Wrestling and began learning the ropes. Despite initial doubts about her age and physicality, Goldner persevered.
As she now competes in mixed wrestling events across Australia, Goldner is defying stereotypes and challenging her own limitations. Her 60th birthday has become a transformative moment, marked by a newfound sense of purpose and belonging. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism, Goldner's mind has settled into a more confident state – much like when she first discovered her true identity.
Goldner's wrestling journey is far from over, but one thing is clear: this 60-year-old is no longer just a spectator in the ring; she's an active participant, spreading her message of acceptance and self-love to all who watch.
i mean who says ur too old 2 start somethin new? she didnt always b interested in wrestling tho, back in the day she watched these old guys wrestlin @ festivals n stuff n she just kinda mimicked em. but then shes realized she needed 2 find herself n be true 2 who shes really meant 2 b.
. its so inspiring 2 c her just chillin in the ring, showin off her moves, nd spreading love & acceptance 2 every1 who watches. i think its so cool 2 b a role model like dis @ 60. lets give Sally a round of applause!!! 
60 is not old at all! I mean, can you imagine what Sally Goldner went through? 
Being bullied for liking sports instead of football, not fitting into the traditional feminine role... it's like, what even is that?! 
It's like, age is just a number, right? 
And she's got so many qualities that make her an awesome role model - determination, resilience, and being true to herself. 
It's like, let's all just be free and do our own thing, you know? 
. I love how she's not letting age hold her back and is using her platform to spread love and acceptance 
I'm loving Sally Goldner's comeback story 
. And, props to her for being open about her ADHD and autism diagnosis 
!
especially with her background of struggling with identity and finding her true self at 60 . This is the kind of comeback story that'll make your heart melt 
keep cheering for Sally Goldner !
. Like, she used to be bullied for not liking sports, but now she's all about embracing her true identity 
I'm not saying there's a conspiracy or anything, but it's definitely suspicious that she found her passion in wrestling at this exact time in her life 
. What if this is all part of some larger plan to promote acceptance and self-love? 
Just think about it, guys... 
, but what I love most is that she's using her platform to spread positivity and acceptance 
, and Sally's story is like a masterclass in how to turn your passions into a fulfilling career 
. Can we get more people like Sally Goldner out there? 
I mean 60?!?! Still crushin it in the wrestling world! 
Can we get some fact-checking done here?
60 years old and still killing it in the wrestling world! I mean, can you even imagine wanting to be a wrestler at that age? Sally Goldner is like a superhero - not only has she overcome so much in her life (bullying, identity struggles, ADHD/autism diagnosis), but now she's using her platform to spread love and acceptance. 
and still managed to find a new sense of purpose! I'm totally inspired by her transformation - it's never too late to pursue your dreams and spread love & acceptance