Hamish Woodward British professional wrestling has a storied history that spans over a century, reflecting the evolving tastes and traditions of fans while mirroring societal changes. From the catch-as-catch-can roots of Tom Cannon’s pioneering days to the global phenomenon of promotions like RevPro and Progress Wrestling, the landscape of British wrestling has been shaped by innovation, resilience, … Read more
Mitzi Mueller was supposed to wrestle during a show in Turkey with Orig Williams, but a last-minute cancellation caused the crowd to riot and set the stadium ablaze
William Regal is arguably Britain’s most popular wrestling export to the United States. While Drew McIntyre is a former WWE Champion, Regal has had over thirty years in the US since debuting with WCW, working on screen and behind the curtain for WCW, WWE, NXT and AEW. However, his roots will always be in Blighty … Read more
British wrestling has seen its fair share of highs and lows over the years, but some moments have left an unforgettable mark on the industry for all the wrong reasons. From tragic in-ring incidents to corporate takeovers that shook the scene, these controversies have sparked heated debates among fans and shaped the future of wrestling … Read more
The story of how Peter Thornley transformed into the mystifying masked wrestler known as Kendo Nagasaki is one that is often shrouded in mystery. For years and years, nobody even knew who donned the famous red-and-white mask. Thornley would mask up before he got to the building, even wearing a special mask just for showering. … Read more
Professional wrestling in Great Britain goes back a lot further than you think, with origins in localised wrestling styles in the heart of England. Wrestling as a sport is arguably the oldest in human history. The act of two men competing physically the out-muscle the other is the simplest, most animalistic form of competition one … Read more
Les Kellett was one of the funniest wrestlers in history, but the British star had no shortage of enemies throughout his impressive career.
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.
British Wrestler’s Deaths British Bulldog As one of the greatest British wrestlers of all time, Davey Boy Smith is a legend of the ring. However, an injury in WCW caused an early death for the WWE Hall of Famer. Dynamite Kid Dynamite Kid is one of the most influential wrestlers of all time. However, a … Read more
Very few wrestlers from Wales can match up to “El Bandito” Orig Williams. There aren’t many wrestling legends to hail from the country of Wales. Bit-part WWE stars, like Tegan Nox and Mason Ryan, have come from Cymru but made little impact over the years. However, if we look back through the history of wrestling, … Read more