Kendo Nagasaki: A Pillar of British Wrestling History
Kendo Nagasaki is arguably Britain’s greatest ever heel. The “Japanese” star took the wrestling world by storm for sixty years, from 1964 to 2024
The Imposters: The Kendo Nagasaki Knockoffs That Swindled The Fans
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.
Big Daddy: Britain’s Favourite Ever Wrestler
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.
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.
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.