Hamish Woodward
The Imposters: The Kendo Nagasaki Knockoffs That Swindled The Fans
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
The story of how Peter Thornley transformed into the mystifying masked wrestler known as Kendo ...
The Origin Of Professional Wrestling In Great Britain
Professional wrestling in Great Britain goes back a lot further than you think, with origins ...
Joint Promotions: The Complete History Of The British Wrestling Syndicate
Joint Promotions were the biggest name in the history of British professional wrestling. This conglomeration ...
Big Daddy: Britain’s Favourite Ever Wrestler
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
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
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
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
Kendo Nagasaki thinks he’d be gay, not bisexuality if he was born today. The grappler, ...
Kendo Nagasaki: I Never Mixed With The Other Wrestlers
Kendo Nagasaki never socialed with other wrestlers, remaining dedicated to his gimmick. The masked Japanese ...