Before Big Daddy became the superstar of British wrestling that he is remembered for, Bert Assirati drove him into an early retirement in the 1960s. Bert Assirati was known as one of wrestling’s hard men, although he started life in the business as a tumbler and acrobat working in the music halls. He eventually used … Read more
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.
Kendo Nagasaki has backed up his claim that he was the first ever wrestler to beat the legendary Andre The Giant in a match, during the Frenchman’s tour of Britain in 1969.
Nobody in wrestling has as many finishing moves as Zack Sabre Jr, and with them comes the increasingly bizarre names he comes up with to call them. While he claimed on AEW Dynamite that he didn’t have a finishing move, he actually has many. That is because he wins matches with a litany of holds, … Read more
The 1930s saw All-In Wrestling grow in popularity, blending raw violence with captivating entertainment. However, it almost killed the sport.
It was a dark day in 1997 when Shirley Crabtree, better known as Big Daddy, died at the age of 67. Up until his retirement in 1993, it is undeniable that Big Daddy was the biggest star in British wrestling history. Thanks to his legendary feud with Giant Haystacks, he was known across the country, … Read more
The British Bulldog was once hand-picked as the man to replace Big Daddy and save British wrestling. When Big Daddy retired from wrestling at the end of 1993, the British wrestling scene was in disarray. The fall off from its peak in the 1970s and the 1980s was stark, but the scene wasn’t dead yet. … Read more
Say whatever you want about him, but you cannot deny the incredible longevity of Big Daddy. Of course, Big Daddy had his critics. He has been accused of killing the wrestling business, with his incredibly poor wrestling ability and over the top showmanship in the ring. He also literally killed a man. Big Daddy killed … Read more
At Wembley Arena on the 18th June, 1981 the biggest match in British wrestling history took place. Not just in terms of fan interest and TV coverage but in the sheer amount of weight in the ring. The titanic clash between Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks completely took over the airwaves in the early 1980s. … Read more
After turning on her best friend and mentor, Blake Monroe has become one of the top heels in wrestling. After winning multiple fantastic matches to win the Owen Hart Foundation Cup, she brutally attacked Toni Storm to set up a huge clash at Wembley Stadium, where she won the AEW Women’s Championship. It has been … Read more