Hamish Woodward 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
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
Les Kellett was one of the funniest wrestlers in history, but the British star had no shortage of enemies throughout his impressive career.
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
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.
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
It has been 34 years since Greg Dyke make the decision to cancel British wrestling. Of course, the sport wasn’t made illegal, like it was back in the 1940s. Instead, it lost its biggest asset in their primetime TV slot, although it had been a long time coming. The wrestling was an institution in the … Read more
It is hard to pinpoint exactly when the Golden Era of British wrestling was, for many reasons. Some may claim the best time was in the 1800s, before the sport turned into an entertainment product when the likes of Jack Carkeek and Georg Hackenschmidt ruled the roost. Others may say the 1930s, when the All-In … Read more
ITV has tried to bring wrestling back into the mainstream numerous times, with the 2018 World of Sport wrestling series being the most famous. They ran one pilot episode followed by a ten-part series in 2018, featuring big stars of the UK wrestling scene like Will Ospreay, Grado and Rampage Brown. It had a good … Read more
The countdown to the greatest female British wrestler is in, with the ten best women taking their place on this prestigious list. Despite being banned in London for over 40 years and ITV never showing any of their matches on World of Sport, women’s wrestling has a long and storied history in the UK. With … Read more