Giant Haystacks doesn’t just share one of his names with Andre The Giant – they were both absolutely huge! And that is in more ways than one. Both men were two of the most famous wrestlers of all time. Haystacks for his work opposite Big Daddy in the UK, while the French Andre was perhaps … Read more
Between 1965 and 1988, everything stopped at 4 o4 oc’clock. That was because it was time for the British public to sit down in front of the TV and watch Kent Walton introduce “The Wrestling“. Stars from all over the country became household names. Even today, they remain fondly remembered by people of a certain … Read more
Despite the golden era of British wrestling ending when World of Sport was cancelled in 1988, some legends of the ring have appeared in modern video games. We’re not just talking about the usual players. Obviously, British Bulldog has appeared in numerous WWE video games. Finlay was a constant presence in the WWE and WCW … Read more
Giant Haystacks is a huge name in British wrestling, but he never found as much success across the pond. The giant grappler had an incredible career in the UK. He was one of the most feared wrestlers in the country, standing at nearly seven foot tall and 600lbs at his peak. His battles against Big … Read more
One of the stories that the legendary wrestler Giant Haystacks used to love to tell his fellow wrestlers was about his time spent with Paul McCartney. This retelling would often be met with annoyed groans. Haystacks would often tell and retell this tale on the long car journeys around Britain, with it taking longer and … Read more
Giant Haystacks is one of the biggest names (and bodies) British wrestling has ever seen, although it wasn’t just at home where he had his fans. In fact, some of the most famous people in the world were huge fans of his. People like the Queen Mother loved watching him weekly on ITV on Saturday … Read more
British wrestling has seen some of the fiercest and most captivating rivalries, shaping the industry from the World of Sport era to the modern independent scene. From legendary feuds like Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks to the hard-hitting battles of Will Ospreay and Zack Sabre Jr., these rivalries have defined eras and captivated fans. This … Read more
The country wept in 1998 when the legendary Giant Haystacks died. The near-seven foot monster was a fixture of World of Sport wrestling every week, with his battled against Big Daddy being stuff of legend. He remained one of the most popular UK stars past his death, and even to this day. While promoting AEW’s … Read more
Every hero needs their supervillain, which was ideal because Giant Haystacks was the only wrestler who could match up to the superstar that was Big Daddy. While Shirley Crabtree (Big Daddy’s real name) was the king of wrestling in Britain, he would have been nothing without his former partner and longtime rival, Giant Haystacks, in … Read more
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