History

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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George Burgess (Jamaica George) Passes Away, Ex Wrestler Confirms

George Burgess, better known Jamaica George or Jamaica Kid, has passed away peacefully, Johnny Angel confirms.

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A black and white photo of Les Kellett in hedgehog-patterend trunks, grabbing another wrestler by the wrist.

The Untold Stories: Les Kellett’s Unpopular Legacy in the Wrestling World

Les Kellett was one of the funniest wrestlers in history, but the British star had no shortage of enemies throughout his impressive career.

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Kendo Nagasaki: I Was The First Wrestler To Beat Andre The Giant

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.

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A Right Royal Mess: William Regal’s King of the Ring Reign Ended In Disaster

William Regal could have become a WWE Champion in the WWE, but ruined it all after winning the King of the Ring title in 2008.

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British Wrestling History: From Catch Wrestling to the Golden Age and Beyond

The history of British wrestling goes all the way back to the 1800s, with Cornish wrestling giving birth to the modern-day sport we all love today.

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Mike Bailey and Jushin Liger holding their trophies after winning the RevPro British J Cup

British J Cup Winners: A Complete List from 2017 to Today

From the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Liger all the way to TNA star Leon Slater, we've got them all. Every wrestler to ever win RevPro's presitigious British J Cup tournament.

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