Big Daddy: Death, Illness & Final Matches
Hamish Woodward
It was a dark day in 1997 when Shirley Crabtree, better known as Big Daddy, died at the age of ...
Kendo Nagasaki Becomes The Second-Oldest Male Wrestler In History, Oldest Mask Wrestler Ever
Hamish Woodward
Kendo Nagasaki has become the second-oldest wrestler to ever compete in the ring at the grand old age of 83. ...
All Star Wrestling: A History Of The ‘Opposition’ Promotion
Hamish Woodward
All Star Wrestling was created by Brian Dixon as he sought to destroy the monopoly that Joint Promotions had created in the British Wrestling business.
Kendo Nagasaki To Wrestle Last Match On November 24th, 2024 For LDN
Hamish Woodward
Kendo Nagasaki will become Britain's oldest wrestler when he wrestles his final match later this month at the age of 83!
LA Fights: Why Nigel McGuinness’ Wrestling Show Failed Before It Even Began
Hamish Woodward
Nigel McGuinness tried to start his own wrestling TV show in 2014, although this innovative concept didn't reach its funding goal on Kickstarter.
1PW Risked The Company Over The Great Muta Match & It Cost Them Everything
Hamish Woodward
The Great Muta was set to make his UK debut in January 2007 for 1PW. However, his booking kicked off a series of events that saw the company get liquidated (but not really)
How 1PW Scammed Fans Over A Failed Shawn Michaels UK Tour
Hamish Woodward
Shawn Michaels was booked to appear at 1PW shortly after retiring from wrestling. The deal looked too good to be true, so of course the fans were scammed.
How Wrestling Entertainment Series Tried To Scam Fans And Wrestlers
Hamish Woodward
In July 2022, Akam and Razar did not run a wrestling show in the 10,000-seat Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, under ...
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
