In January 1967, Mick McManus was supposed to beat Peter Preston in a match by two falls to one at the Lime Grove Baths. This was meant to be a match like any other. McManus was one of the most popular wrestlers in the country and was known for rarely losing. 20 years into his … 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
Women’s wrestling has a dark and shameful past in the UK. Despite stars like Mitzi Mueller, Miss Linda and Klondyke Kate selling out clubs across the country, they were hampered in the business due to their sex. Many halls didn’t have licences for women’s wrestling, so shows including female wrestlers were few and far between. … Read more
Joint Promotions were the biggest company in the history of British professional wrestling. This conglomeration of promotions created a monopoly in the UK that reigned for three decades. Their underhanded tactics copied the National Wrestling Alliance from the US, creating a closed shop in British wrestling that few could live without. In 1952, six promotions … 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