Wrestling is a dangerous sport, and injuries are bound to occur. However, some are worse than others, and can forces to retire or even lead to death.
On this page, we’ll look at some of the worst injuries to happen to British wrestlers, and in British wrestling. You can click to read more about ever case when you reach the section you’d like to learn more about.
British Bulldog
The British Bulldog fell on the Ultimate Warriors trap door in WCW, which caused him a back injury that led to his eventual death in 2002. He remains a legend of British and American wrestling.
Dynamite Kid
Dynamite Kid is one of the most influential wrestlers of all time. However, a back injury ended his career prematurely, and he died in a wheelchair years later in his home in England.
Nigel McGuinness
Former ROH Champion Nigel McGuinness had his WWE contract cancelled after refusing to get surgery. His bicep injury was an old one, and he never injured it again, despite WWE’s demands.
William Regal
English legend William Regal broke his neck in 1993. He continued to wrestle with it broken until 2004, 11 years after first suffering the horrific injury.
Dynamite Kid
Dynamite Kid is one of the most influential wrestlers of all time. However, a back injury ended his career prematurely, and he died in a wheelchair years later in his home in England.
Nigel McGuinness
Former ROH Champion Nigel McGuinness had his WWE contract cancelled after refusing to get surgery. His bicep injury was an old one, and he never injured it again, despite WWE’s demands.
