Dynamite Kid

All Star Wrestling: A History Of The ‘Opposition’ Promotion

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All Star Wrestling logo: white “ASW” lettering on a black banner reading “A new era for All Star Wrestling”, set against a large red star.

All Star Wrestling is one of the longest-running promotions in British wrestling, now more than 55 years old. Not bad for a company that grew up in the shadow of Joint Promotions. From 1952, Joint’s members ran a closed shop: work for them, or have no career. Anyone who worked for a promoter outside the … Read more

Dynamite Kid: The Rise and Tragic Fall of Tom Billington.

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Dynamite Kid posing in the ring in red and blue boots

The career of Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington is one of incredible highs and devastating lows. His fast-paced, hard-hitting style revolutionised the industry, blending the technical mastery of catch wrestling with the high-flying innovation of junior heavyweight wrestling. Influenced by stars like Mark Rocco and Tiger Mask, Dynamite introduced a level of speed, aggression and intensity … Read more