In the world of professional wrestling, few names evoke as much awe and controversy as Dynamite Kid and Chris Benoit. Both men were heralded as pioneers of their craft, celebrated for their unmatched technical prowess and an unrelenting commitment to storytelling inside the squared circle. Dynamite Kid, real name Tom Billington, revolutionized the sport with … Read more
Dynamite Kid was the reason Chris Benoit became the wrestler he was. The similarities between the Englishman and the Canadian are clear. Both were technically gifted and wrestled hard-hitting, fast-paced styles. Both were smaller men who had to take steroids to keep up with their vastly bigger colleagues. They had issues with domestic violence, and … Read more
Legend has it that it was the Chris Benoit vs William Regal match that was the turnaround for the Englishman’s career. It has been claimed that it got him back in WWE’s good graces, earning him a contract with the company after being fired the year previous. Stories have been told about “the best match … Read more