History

The British Bulldog’s Breakup Tore The Dynamite Kid & British Bulldog Apart

The British Bulldog’s break-up and the feud following tore the pair’s family apart in the ...

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The Imposters: The Kendo Nagasaki Knockoffs That Swindled The Fans

Kendo Nagasaki is one of the most iconic masked wrestlers in British wrestling history. As such, numerous other wrestlers tried to rip him off, and portrayed Kendo Nagasaki imposters in the ring.

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Two images side by side. On the left is Peter Thornley, stood outside a manor house with a black jacket on. On the right is Kendo Nagasaki, wearing his all red attire and mask

How Peter Thornley Became Kendo Nagasaki

The story of how Peter Thornley transformed into the mystifying masked wrestler known as Kendo ...

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The Origin Of Professional Wrestling In Great Britain

Professional wrestling in Great Britain goes back a lot further than you think, with origins ...

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Joint Promotions: The Complete History Of The British Wrestling Syndicate

Joint Promotions were the biggest company in the history of British professional wrestling. This conglomeration ...

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Big Daddy: Britain’s Favourite Ever 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.

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Jack Carkeek: The Pioneer Of British Wrestling

The American wrestler Jack Carkeek travelled to the UK, using his Cornish wrestling background to help build professional wrestling as a sport in Great Britain.

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The Speaking Out Movement in Professional Wrestling, Explained

In June 2020, the British wrestling scene was rocked with allegations of sexual abuse put towards a number of the tops stars in the business.

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The Rules Of ‘All-In’ Wrestling

Sir Atholl Oakeley presided over the creation of the All-In Wrestling rules. The rules were ...

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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.

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