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The Imposters: The Kendo Nagasaki Knockoffs That Swindled The Fans
Hamish Woodward
Kendo Nagasaki is one of the most iconic masked wrestlers in British wrestling history. As such, numerous other wrestlers tried to rip him off, and portrayed Kendo Nagasaki imposters in the ring.
How Peter Thornley Became Kendo Nagasaki
Hamish Woodward
The Origin Of Professional Wrestling In Great Britain
Hamish Woodward
Big Daddy: Britain’s Favourite Ever Wrestler
Hamish Woodward
Shirley Crabtree was Big Daddy, the most popular wrestler in British history. Over 20 million fans tuned in to see his battles with the likes of Kendo Nagasaki and Giant Haystacks during the 1970s and 1980s.
Jack Carkeek: The Pioneer Of British Wrestling
Hamish Woodward
The American wrestler Jack Carkeek travelled to the UK, using his Cornish wrestling background to help build professional wrestling as a sport in Great Britain.
Behind The Mask: How Kendo Nagasaki Created His Iconic Gimmick
Hamish Woodward
Peter Thornley create the Kendo Nagasaki gimmick in 1964, going on to become one of the greatest wrestlers in British wrestling history.
Kendo Nagasaki Is Training For A Last Match For His 60th Anniversary
Hamish Woodward
Kendo Nagasaki is returning to the ring at the age of 83, 16 years after his last match. He will become one of the oldest wrestlers ever when that happens.
Kendo Nagasaki: I Would Be Gay, Not Bisexual If I Was Born Today
Hamish Woodward
Tegan Nox: How Injuries Ruined The Welsh WWE Star’s Career
Hamish Woodward
Tegan Nox was one of the most promising wrestlers in the world when she first signed for the WWE. However, numerous knee injuries seem to have ruined her career, with retirement not out of the question for the Welsh star.
The Speaking Out Movement in Professional Wrestling, Explained
Hamish Woodward
In June 2020, the British wrestling scene was rocked with allegations of sexual abuse put towards a number of the tops stars in the business.
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