Hamish Woodward Few wrestling promotions have burned as brightly—and as chaotically—as 1 Pro Wrestling (1PW). From its inception in 2005, the UK-based company sought to make a splash in the wrestling world, but its ambition was often overshadowed by mismanagement, controversy, and financial turmoil. 1PW’s story is a cautionary tale of bold moves gone wrong, with memorable … Read more
On March 21st, 2004, British wrestling legend Finlay made a debut in the WWE that was a long time coming. 20 years ago, the Northern Irish Wrestling legend made a surprise return to wrestling for Vince McMahon’s company. The former WCW star had long been thought to have missed out on his chance in the … Read more
Saraya had her career cruelly taken away from her in 2018, at the age of just 25. The women’s legend was arguably one of the most influential women in WWE history. She emerged in 2013 and 2014 as the “Anti-Diva” in NXT. Then known as Paige, she was a completely different style of wrestler than … Read more
In January 1967, Mick McManus was supposed to beat Peter Preston in a match by two falls to one at the Lime Grove Baths. This was meant to be a match like any other. McManus was one of the most popular wrestlers in the country and was known for rarely losing. 20 years into his … Read more
While the French wrestling legend L’Ange Blanc is one of Europe’s most famous masked wrestler, his unmasking happened in a very curious place – Leeds! Yes, Frances superhero, their masked avenger in the battle against wrestling’s villains, was forced to unmask in front of a rabid Yorkshire crowd in 1962. While you may not have … Read more
William Regal could have become a WWE Champion in the WWE, but ruined it all after winning the King of the Ring title in 2008.
Between 1965 and 1988, everything stopped at 4 o4 oc’clock. That was because it was time for the British public to sit down in front of the TV and watch Kent Walton introduce “The Wrestling“. Stars from all over the country became household names. Even today, they remain fondly remembered by people of a certain … Read more
Despite the golden era of British wrestling ending when World of Sport was cancelled in 1988, some legends of the ring have appeared in modern video games. We’re not just talking about the usual players. Obviously, British Bulldog has appeared in numerous WWE video games. Finlay was a constant presence in the WWE and WCW … Read more
Mal Kirk had a tragic end to his life when he suffered a heart attack during one of the biggest wrestling matches of his career. The 25-stone monster was a star all across England in the 1970s and 80s. He was a similar wrestler to King Kong Bundy, the American WWF star whose name his … Read more
Mark “Rollerball” Rocco had a mixed relationship with Hulk Hogan over the years. The pair were said to be fast friends, having met during tours of Japan. Hulk Hogan became a big star in the country in his early days. With the help of his trainer, Hiro Matsuda, he became a big star in New … Read more