There is no doubt that the Dynamite Kid is one of the best British wrestlers of all time, and maybe one of the best ever full stop. Tom Billington’s incredible fast-paced and hard-hitting style was decades ahead of his time. The Englishman directly inspired legends like Chris Benoit and Bryan Danielson, as well as the … Read more
The British Bulldog’s break-up and the feud following tore the pair’s family apart in the subsequent years. Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith left the WWE in 1988, following Dynamite Kid’s incident with the Rougeau’s, plus aggrievances over plane tickets. They opted to move back to Canada to work with Stampede Wrestling. During this time, … Read more
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
The countdown of the best British wrestlers of all time is in, with the top ten finally taking their place! This list compromises the best wrestlers from various backgrounds. Whether it is the best in the ring, the most interesting character or the most influential, all factors have been considered in this list. If you … Read more
One of the most famous steroid users in the WWE was the Dynamite Kid. Real name Tom Billington, he had a “Napoleon Complex” which saw him try to overcompensate for his small stature. This meant training harder than anyone, being angrier and more violent and, most importantly, getting as big as he could. He employed … Read more
The Dynamite Kid was one of the most influential wrestlers of all time, but his career ended prematurely after a horrific back injury suffered in 1986. The Englishman had abused steroids for most of his career. Due to his small stature, he found other ways to compensate. Namely, he got as big as he could, … Read more
There is a distinct lack of British entries into the WWE Hall of Fame. The only wrestler from the UK to be inducted is the British Bulldog, while his partner, the Dynamite Kid, remains on the periphery. This seems odd. The Englishman is one of the most influential wrestlers of all time. However, once you … Read more
There are few wrestlers in history as influential, yet controversial, as Thomas “Dynamite Kid” Billington. From his incredible matches and blisteringly-paced moves, to his domestic abuse allegations and kneecapping of a small girl for insurance money, the tale of the Dynamite Kid is never a dull one. As many top stars of his day, the … Read more
Tom Billington, better known as Dynamite Kid, is one of the most controversial figures in wrestling. He is considered one of the most influential pro wrestlers of all time and revolutionised the way multiple generations performed inside the ring. The Dynamite Kid revolutionised the junior heavyweight style of wrestling and is considered one of the … 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