Hamish Woodward founded BritWrestling in 2023, in an effort to educate the world about the history of professional wrestling in his home country.

He began the site following a successful career in sports writing, after graduating from Swansea University in 2018 with a degree in Media and Communications.

For the past four years, Hamish has worked as a full-time writer for a variety of publications. This includes RingsideNews.com, FootballLeagueWorld.com and GiveMeSport.com, as well as founding professional wrestling news site Atletifo.com.

As a lifelong fan of the sport, the move into writing about wrestling seemed the right career move for Hamish, who has made his living talking about his love for pro wrestling for a number of years now.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, ...

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Tegan Nox: How Injuries Ruined The Welsh WWE Star’s Career

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.

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The Speaking Out Movement in Professional Wrestling, Explained

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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The Rules Of ‘All-In’ Wrestling

Sir Atholl Oakeley presided over the creation of the All-In Wrestling rules. The rules were ...

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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.

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George Burgess (Jamaica George) Passes Away, Ex Wrestler Confirms

George Burgess, better known Jamaica George or Jamaica Kid, has passed away peacefully, Johnny Angel confirms.

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British Wrestling Stars To Watch In 2025

2025 looks set to be a huge year in British wrestling. New stars look set to fill the void left by Will Ospreay, and we've listed ten British wrestlers who could do just that the new year.

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