Kendo Nagasaki’s 1977 Unmasking Revealed The Man Behind The Mask
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.
Big Daddy
Big Daddy died in 1997, 4 years after his last match in wrestling
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
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 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
Who is Big Daddy? How Shirley Crabtree became Britain’s favourite 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.
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 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
Big Daddy Wrestled His Last Match In Front Of 100s At 63 Years Old
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