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.

A black and white photo of Les Kellett in hedgehog-patterend trunks, grabbing another wrestler by the wrist.

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.

Les Kellett has another wrestler in a headlock, with his long hair covering his face and Kellett smiles

Les Kellett: The Clown Prince Of British Wrestling

Hamish Woodward

Les Kellett had fans in stitches during the Golden Age of British Wrestling. This earned him the nickname "The Clown Prince of Europe", as one of the world's most entertaining professional wrestlers.

The Complete History Of British Wrestling

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.

Mike Bailey and Jushin Liger holding their trophies after winning the RevPro British J Cup

British J Cup Winners: A Complete List from 2017 to Today

Hamish Woodward

From the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Liger all the way to TNA star Leon Slater, we've got them all. Every wrestler to ever win RevPro's presitigious British J Cup tournament.

Speaking Out: Every Wrestler Alleged To Have Committed Sexual Assault

Hamish Woodward

A number of wrestlers were impacted by the Speaking Out movement, with many stars ending their careers after their alleged ...

Jushin Liger, Prince Devitt and Mark Rocco pose with the British Cruiserweight title at RevPro When Thunder Strikes.

Finn Balor Was Behind The RevPro/New Japan Partnership

Hamish Woodward

WWE's Finn Balor was the architect behind RevPro's partnership with NJPW. Without the Irishman, the company many not even be in business, let alone drawing thousand of fans each week.

British Bulldog Replaced Big Daddy As The Top UK Star In 1994

Hamish Woodward

The British Bulldog was once hand-picked as the man to replace Big Daddy and save British wrestling. When Big Daddy ...

British J Cup 2024: Guide To RevPro’s Tournament

Hamish Woodward

The 2024 edition of the British J Cup by RevPro is set to take place next month, and could be ...

Progress Chapter 171 Results: Cara Noir Wins On Return

Hamish Woodward

Cara Noir won in his first match in 16 months at Progress 171: History Is Written By The Victors. The ...

Eddie Dennis Reveals Differences Between WWE & UK Indies

Hamish Woodward

Eddie Dennis notes the one key difference between WWE and the British indie scene. The Welshman is set to challenge ...

Nigel McGuinness and KENTA sharing the ring before their match at ROH 7th Anniversary

Nigel McGuinness vs KENTA Is Actually A Great Match

Hamish Woodward

It seems to be me that the prevailing opinion is that Nigel McGuinness‘ famous clash with KENTA in Ring of ...

Nigel McGuinness Names Surprising Match As One Of His Best

Hamish Woodward

Nigel McGuinness has named a match you probably haven’t seen as one of the best of his career. There are ...

Attack! Pro Wrestling Tag Team Extravaganza Review

Hamish Woodward

Attack! Pro Wrestling brought their tag team extravangza event to Cathays on Saturday night, and it was an excellent performance ...

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