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
“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
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