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
Welcome to the January 14th 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
Summerslam 1992 saw Bret Hart taking on the British Bulldog, in a bout Vince McMahon called “the greatest match in the history of wrestling”. Clash at the Castle made history as the first WWE stadium show in the United Kingdom in 30 years, but that event has put the spotlight on the Bret Hart vs … Read more
Women’s wrestling has a dark and shameful past in the UK. Despite stars like Mitzi Mueller, Miss Linda and Klondyke Kate selling out clubs across the country, they were hampered in the business due to their sex. Many halls didn’t have licences for women’s wrestling, so shows including female wrestlers were few and far between. … Read more
The countdown to the greatest female British wrestler is in, with the ten best women taking their place on this prestigious list. Despite being banned in London for over 40 years and ITV never showing any of their matches on World of Sport, women’s wrestling has a long and storied history in the UK. With … Read more
Former WWE Superstar Wade Barrett has revealed where his “Bad News Barrett” came from, as he looks back on the most successful time in his career. As Bad-News Barrett, the Englishman found the most popularity and success of his entire career. He became an Intercontinental Champion not long after returning post-WrestleMania 30. The Englishman was … Read more
Tom Billington, better known as Dynamite Kid, is one of the most controversial figures in wrestling. He is considered one of the most influential pro wrestlers of all time and revolutionised the way multiple generations performed inside the ring. The Dynamite Kid revolutionised the junior heavyweight style of wrestling and is considered one of the … Read more
Dynamite Kid was the reason Chris Benoit became the wrestler he was. The similarities between the Englishman and the Canadian are clear. Both were technically gifted and wrestled hard-hitting, fast-paced styles. Both were smaller men who had to take steroids to keep up with their vastly bigger colleagues. They had issues with domestic violence, and … Read more
After World of Sport on ITV was cancelled in 1988, Reslo was the last wrestling programme left of terrestrial television in Great Britain. The Welsh-language show was the last place you could watch wrestling for free on TV in the UK. Stars like Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, Marty Jones, Robbie Brookside and more competed on … Read more
Dynamite Kid, celebrated for his in-ring prowess, also left behind a trail of controversy and regret. As we delve into the annals of wrestling history, we confront the unsettling truths of his legacy. From backstage brawls to reckless behaviour in the ring, the British Bulldog’s career was marred by a series of alarming incidents. Infamous … Read more