Features
Zack Sabre Jr has the craziest names for his finishing moves
Nobody in wrestling has as many finishing moves as Zack Sabre Jr, and with them comes the increasingly bizarre names...
Features
Big Daddy died in 1997, 4 years after his last match in wrestling
It was a dark day in 1997 when Shirley Crabtree, better known as Big Daddy, died at the age of...
Features
All-In Wrestling: The Brutal Beginnings of British Wrestling in the 1930s
The 1930s saw All-In Wrestling grow in popularity, blending raw violence with captivating entertainment. However, it almost killed the sport.
Features
British Bulldog Replaced Big Daddy As The Top UK Star In 1994
The British Bulldog was once hand-picked as the man to replace Big Daddy and save British wrestling. When Big Daddy...
Profiles
Who is Big Daddy? How Shirley Crabtree became Britain’s favourite 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.
Profiles
Giant Haystacks: The Life and Legacy of a British Wrestling Icon
Every hero needs their supervillain, which was ideal because Giant Haystacks was the only wrestler who could match up to...
Promotions
Joint Promotions: The Complete History of British Wrestling’s Monopoly
Joint Promotions were the biggest company in the history of British professional wrestling. This conglomeration of promotions created a monopoly...
Features
Inside the Feud: Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks and Its Legacy In British Wrestling
At Wembley Arena on the 18th June, 1981 the biggest match in British wrestling history took place. Not just in...
Features
Big Daddy Wrestled His Last Match In Front Of 100s At 63 Years Old
Say whatever you want about him, but you cannot deny the incredible longevity of Big Daddy. Of course, Big Daddy...
Promotions
All Star Wrestling: A History Of The ‘Opposition’ Promotion
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.