Why Greg Dyke Cancelled The Wrestling On ITV In 1988

Why Greg Dyke Cancelled The Wrestling On ITV In 1988

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

It has been 34 years since Greg Dyke make the decision to cancel British wrestling. Of course, the sport wasn’t...

When Lord Alfred Hayes Nearly Became NWA World Champion 

When Lord Alfred Hayes Nearly Became NWA World Champion 

Griffin Kaye
August 1, 2025

Today, Lord Alfred Hayes is best remembered for his time as the bumbling, ostensibly posh jack of all trades in...

The Golden Age of British Wrestling – 1965-1988

The Golden Age of British Wrestling – 1965-1988

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

It is hard to pinpoint exactly when the Golden Era of British wrestling was, for many reasons. Some may claim...

The forgotten World of Sport reboot failed to impress ITV in their bid for wrestling’s revival

The forgotten World of Sport reboot failed to impress ITV in their bid for wrestling’s revival

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

ITV has tried to bring wrestling back into the mainstream numerous times, with the 2018 World of Sport wrestling series...

Ranking The 10 Best British Wrestlers Of All Time

Ranking The 10 Best British Wrestlers Of All Time

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

The countdown of the best British wrestlers of all time is in, with the top ten finally taking their place!...

Will Ospreay wrestled his last British indie match against Michael Oku

Will Ospreay wrestled his last British indie match against Michael Oku

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

On February 18th 2024, Will Ospreay bid farewell to the British indie scene after carrying it on his back during...

Dynamite Kid Quit Steroids In 1991 Due To A Heart Defect

Dynamite Kid Quit Steroids In 1991 Due To A Heart Defect

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

One of the most famous steroid users in the WWE was the Dynamite Kid. Real name Tom Billington, he had...

A Horrific Back Injury Ended Dynamite Kid’s Career

A Horrific Back Injury Ended Dynamite Kid’s Career

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

The Dynamite Kid was one of the most influential wrestlers of all time, but his career ended prematurely after a...

Why Isn’t Dynamite Kid In The WWE Hall of Fame?

Why Isn’t Dynamite Kid In The WWE Hall of Fame?

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

There is a distinct lack of British entries into the WWE Hall of Fame. The only wrestler from the UK...

Dynamite Kid’s Last Match Was A Depressing End To A Legendary Career

Dynamite Kid’s Last Match Was A Depressing End To A Legendary Career

Hamish Woodward
August 1, 2025

There are few wrestlers in history as influential, yet controversial, as Thomas “Dynamite Kid” Billington. From his incredible matches and...

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