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Inside the Feud: Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks and Its Legacy In British Wrestling

At Wembley Arena on the 18th June, 1981 the biggest match in British wrestling history ...

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Big Daddy: Death, Illness & Final Matches

It was a dark day in 1997 when Shirley Crabtree, better known as Big Daddy, ...

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King Kong Kirk: How Big Daddy Match Killed The British Wrestler

King Kong Kirk was killed during a match with Big Daddy in 1987 after being hit with the infamous "Big Daddy Splash".

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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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British Bulldog Replaced Big Daddy As The Top UK Star In 1994

The British Bulldog was once hand-picked as the man to replace Big Daddy and save ...

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The Video Game Full Of British Wrestling Legends

Despite the golden era of British wrestling ending when World of Sport was cancelled in ...

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The 16 Biggest British Wrestling Legends Of All Time

Between 1965 and 1988, everything stopped at 4 o4 oc’clock. That was because it was ...

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These British Wrestlers Should Be In The WWE Hall of Fame

The WWE Hall of Fame stands as a hallowed institution, celebrating the legends who have ...

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Book Review: “Who’s The Daddy” By Ryan Danes

Ryan Danes’ biographically retelling of the life and career of Shirley “Big Daddy” Crabtree is ...

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The Best Books About British Wrestling You Need To Read

While the golden age of British Wrestling is long gone, you can relive it in ...

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