Marty Scurll’s Career Was Ended By The Speaking Out Movement
Hamish Woodward
Speaking Out ended the career of Marty Scurll, one of the UK’s most promising young wrestlers, in 2020. The Villain ...
How RevPro Was Born: Andy Quildan Split From IPW: UK After Disastrous Revolution Event
Hamish Woodward
Before Revolution Pro Wrestling became the biggest promotion in Britain, IPW: UK was one of the top dogs in British ...
Before WWE: William Regal’s Rise in the British Wrestling Scene
Hamish Woodward
William Regal is arguably Britain’s most popular wrestling export to the United States. While Drew McIntyre is a former WWE ...
William Regal Almost Launched His Own Wrestling Promotion In 1992
Hamish Woodward
William Regal had the chance to launch is own promotion in 1992 and could have been the man who saved British wrestling
King Kong Kirk: How Big Daddy Match Killed The British Wrestler
Hamish Woodward
King Kong Kirk was killed during a match with Big Daddy in 1987 after being hit with the infamous "Big Daddy Splash".
The History Of Women’s Wrestling In Great Britain
Hamish Woodward
Women's Wrestling in Great Britain dates back to the 1800s, despite a concentrated to remove women from the sport entirely for nearly fifty years
Mitzi Mueller’s Absence Caused Riots In Turkey During Wrestling Show
Hamish Woodward
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
Kendo Nagasaki’s 1977 Unmasking Revealed The Man Behind The Mask
Hamish Woodward
Kendo Nagasaki shocked the world when he removed his mask in 1977. It became a must-see TV moment, but the move almost torpedoes the British legends' career.
Mitzi Mueller: Wrestling’s Most Influential Female Wrestler Needs A Hall of Fame Induction
Hamish Woodward
Mitzi Mueller is one of Britain's most influential female wrestlers. She came in during a time where women were banned, and wrestled her final match at the Royal Albert Hall after taking on London...and winning.
How Kendo Nagasaki Lost His Finger Is Finally Revealed!
Hamish Woodward
The mystery of how Kendo Nagasaki lost his finger has finally been revealed. For nearly sixty years, the legendary wrestling ...
Fake History: The Myth Of The Lascaux Cave Wrestlers
Hamish Woodward
If you go online and search for the earliest depiction of wrestlers ever discovered, one particular cave painting will crop ...
Kendo Nagasaki: A Pillar of British Wrestling History
Hamish Woodward
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 British Bulldog’s Breakup Tore The Dynamite Kid & British Bulldog Apart
Hamish Woodward
The British Bulldog’s break-up and the feud following tore the pair’s family apart in the subsequent years. Dynamite Kid and ...
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.
