Joint Promotions

Giant Haystacks: The Life and Legacy of a British Wrestling Icon

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Wembley Arena, where Big Daddy faced Giant Haystacks in 1981

Every hero needs a villain, and Giant Haystacks was the only wrestler who could match up to Big Daddy. Shirley Crabtree, Big Daddy, was the king of British wrestling, but he’d have been nothing without his former partner and long-time rival in the opposite corner to bump bellies with. Billed at nearly seven feet tall … Read more

Joint Promotions: The Complete History of British Wrestling’s Monopoly

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Joint Promotions logo: a shield reading "Wrestling at it's best!" between crossed flags

Joint Promotions was the most powerful company in the history of British professional wrestling. Formed in 1952, this alliance of promoters carved Britain up between them and ran a closed shop for more than three decades. If you wanted to wrestle on the big halls, or on television, you worked for Joint, or you didn’t … Read more