Today, Lord Alfred Hayes is best remembered for his time as the bumbling, ostensibly posh jack of all trades in 1980s WWF. Yet, as Greg Oliver wrote: “Remembering Lord Alfred Hayes…as just the buffoon second-banana on the WWF Tuesday Night Titans is to do a huge injustice to one of the greatest wrestlers ever to … Read more
It is hard to pinpoint exactly when the Golden Era of British wrestling was, for many reasons. Some may claim the best time was in the 1800s, before the sport turned into an entertainment product when the likes of Jack Carkeek and Georg Hackenschmidt ruled the roost. Others may say the 1930s, when the All-In … Read more
ITV has tried to bring wrestling back into the mainstream numerous times, with the 2018 World of Sport wrestling series being the most famous. They ran one pilot episode followed by a ten-part series in 2018, featuring big stars of the UK wrestling scene like Will Ospreay, Grado and Rampage Brown. It had a good … Read more
The countdown of the best British wrestlers of all time is in, with the top ten finally taking their place! This list compromises the best wrestlers from various backgrounds. Whether it is the best in the ring, the most interesting character or the most influential, all factors have been considered in this list. If you … Read more
On February 18th 2024, Will Ospreay bid farewell to the British indie scene after carrying it on his back during a difficult period of time. Nearly 12 years after making his debut as an 18-year-old at the BritWres-Fest, Opsreay had his last ever match on the British independent scene. The bout came at the end … Read more
One of the most famous steroid users in the WWE was the Dynamite Kid. Real name Tom Billington, he had a “Napoleon Complex” which saw him try to overcompensate for his small stature. This meant training harder than anyone, being angrier and more violent and, most importantly, getting as big as he could. He employed … Read more
The Dynamite Kid was one of the most influential wrestlers of all time, but his career ended prematurely after a horrific back injury suffered in 1986. The Englishman had abused steroids for most of his career. Due to his small stature, he found other ways to compensate. Namely, he got as big as he could, … Read more
There is a distinct lack of British entries into the WWE Hall of Fame. The only wrestler from the UK to be inducted is the British Bulldog, while his partner, the Dynamite Kid, remains on the periphery. This seems odd. The Englishman is one of the most influential wrestlers of all time. However, once you … Read more
There are few wrestlers in history as influential, yet controversial, as Thomas “Dynamite Kid” Billington. From his incredible matches and blisteringly-paced moves, to his domestic abuse allegations and kneecapping of a small girl for insurance money, the tale of the Dynamite Kid is never a dull one. As many top stars of his day, the … Read more
Welcome to the May 27th edition of “On This Day in British Wrestling“, where we take a nostalgic journey back through the annals of British wrestling history. Each day, we’ll highlight significant matches, memorable moments, and key events that have shaped the rich tapestry of wrestling in the United Kingdom. Whether it’s a classic bout, … Read more