Jackie Pallo and Mick McManus have the record for having one of the most-watched matches in wrestling history. These two gentleman wrestled decades ago, during the Golden Age of pro wrestling in the UK. While viewing habits were different, the alleged 20 million ratings figures is one that is unlikely to be beaten. Coming from … Read more
The rivalry between Mick McManus and Jackie Pallo is one of the most iconic in British wrestling history. Their battles captivated millions, their personalities clashed in and out of the ring, and their feud helped shape the golden era of televised wrestling in the UK. But every legendary rivalry has an origin, and for McManus … Read more
“Mr TV” Jackie Pallo was always one of the most hated heels by the fans, but he also drew the ire of his fellow wrestlers with his 1985 autobiography. The book, titled “You Grunt, I’ll Groan” did something that very few in British wrestling had done before. It completely exposed the wrestling business, outing it … 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
Peter Preston is not a name most wrestling fans will remember, but the wrestlers in the back will look back at him and not be impressed at what they saw. He was an unpredictable fighter. You never knew who was going to win a match when he stepped into the ring. While the results of … Read more
The full match of Mick McManus vs Jackie Pallo has been discovered. The bout took place before the FA Cup Final in 1962. 20 million people were purported to have watched the match, making it one of the most watched wrestling matches off time. 20 million was nearly half the population of England at the … Read more