The Imposters: The Kendo Nagasaki Knockoffs That Swindled The Fans
Hamish Woodward
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
Hamish Woodward
The story of how Peter Thornley transformed into the mystifying masked wrestler known as Kendo Nagasaki is one that is ...
The Origin Of Professional Wrestling In Great Britain
Hamish Woodward
Professional wrestling in Great Britain goes back a lot further than you think, with origins in localised wrestling styles in ...
Joint Promotions: The Complete History Of The British Wrestling Syndicate
Hamish Woodward
Joint Promotions were the biggest company in the history of British professional wrestling. This conglomeration of promotions created a monopoly ...
Big Daddy: Britain’s Favourite Ever Wrestler
Hamish Woodward
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.
RevPro Wrestling: The Ultimate Guide
Hamish Woodward
RevPro Wrestling has quickly become the destination for lovers of British wrestling. Since its inception in 2012, RevPro has grown ...
Jack Carkeek: The Pioneer Of British Wrestling
Hamish Woodward
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
Hamish Woodward
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
Hamish Woodward
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
Hamish Woodward
Kendo Nagasaki thinks he’d be gay, not bisexuality if he was born today. The grappler, real name Peter Thornley, wrestled ...
Tegan Nox: How Injuries Ruined The Welsh WWE Star’s Career
Hamish Woodward
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.
The Speaking Out Movement in Professional Wrestling, Explained
Hamish Woodward
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.
The Rules Of ‘All-In’ Wrestling
Hamish Woodward
Sir Atholl Oakeley presided over the creation of the All-In Wrestling rules. The rules were codified in 1930, after the ...
All-In Wrestling: The Brutal Beginnings of British Wrestling in the 1930s
Hamish Woodward
The 1930s saw All-In Wrestling grow in popularity, blending raw violence with captivating entertainment. However, it almost killed the sport.
George Burgess (Jamaica George) Passes Away, Ex Wrestler Confirms
Hamish Woodward
George Burgess, better known Jamaica George or Jamaica Kid, has passed away peacefully, Johnny Angel confirms.
British Wrestling Stars To Watch In 2025
Hamish Woodward
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.
The Untold Stories: Les Kellett’s Unpopular Legacy in the Wrestling World
Hamish Woodward
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: I Was The First Wrestler To Beat Andre The Giant
Hamish Woodward
Kendo Nagasaki has backed up his claim that he was the first ever wrestler to beat the legendary Andre The Giant in a match, during the Frenchman's tour of Britain in 1969.
A Right Royal Mess: William Regal’s King of the Ring Reign Ended In Disaster
Hamish Woodward
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.
British Wrestling History: From Catch Wrestling to the Golden Age and Beyond
Hamish Woodward
The history of British wrestling goes all the way back to the 1800s, with Cornish wrestling giving birth to the modern-day sport we all love today.
