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Big Daddy died in 1997, 4 years after his last match in wrestling
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Joint Promotions: The Complete History Of The British Wrestling Syndicate
May 8, 2025
Joint Promotions were the biggest company in the history of British professional wrestling. This conglomeration of promotions created a monopoly…
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Big Daddy died in 1997, 4 years after his last match in wrestling
Hamish Woodward
June 4, 2025
It was a dark day in 1997 when Shirley Crabtree, better known as Big Daddy, died at the age of…
All-In Wrestling: The Brutal Beginnings of British Wrestling in the 1930s
Hamish Woodward
June 4, 2025
The 1930s saw All-In Wrestling grow in popularity, blending raw violence with captivating entertainment. However, it almost killed the sport.
British Bulldog Replaced Big Daddy As The Top UK Star In 1994
Hamish Woodward
June 1, 2025
The British Bulldog was once hand-picked as the man to replace Big Daddy and save British wrestling. When Big Daddy…
Who is Big Daddy? How Shirley Crabtree became Britain’s favourite wrestler ever
Hamish Woodward
May 28, 2025
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.
Big Daddy killed King Kong Kirk with his finishing move in a harrowing match
Hamish Woodward
May 28, 2025
King Kong Kirk was killed during a match with Big Daddy in 1987 after being hit with the infamous “Big Daddy Splash”.
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Big Daddy died in 1997, 4 years after his last match in wrestling
It was a dark day in 1997 when Shirley Crabtree, better known as Big Daddy, died at the age of…
All-In Wrestling: The Brutal Beginnings of British Wrestling in the 1930s
The 1930s saw All-In Wrestling grow in popularity, blending raw violence with captivating entertainment. However, it almost killed the sport.