Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. After I completed my previous top 25 lists covering the 1990s and the 2000s, I thought about doing one more list with the '80s, but there are already two of those that have been published recently. Though he never won a title, he was a firm favorite with fans. Both were combat sports, millions of fans believed both were competitive, contests were split into rounds, combatants were introduced by a Master of Ceremony wearing a dinner jacket, and referees were smartly dressed, usually in white shirts. Keg bitters on draught. His first reign, in 1975, lasted 105 days, and he teamed up with Victor Rivera who was later replaced by Pat Barrett. You can also click here to watch another poor quality video (Sammartino defeating Stasiak for the WWWF Title). He was very agile and resilient for a man his size; he battled several 60-minute time limit draws against the greats of the time, such as Bruno Sammartino. He could've been a world champion in any promotion, but he preferred the freedom of travelling all over the USA thus becoming the most popular wrestler in the country. He was in movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, and played Bomber in TV series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. In fact, he was so known to the British public that the Queen and former Prime Minister Margret Thatcher were said to be fans! Little Bruiser in action against Bobo Johnson in Chicago, September 1972. I also discovered many gems of the WWWF era before it became the WWF. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! We do not accept responsibility for views expressed in the forum, articles by Heritage members, or photographs posted in the Heritage Galleries. Billy the Kid born John William Guillot in Waco, Texas in 1936. In addition to his championships, he left his mark on the WWE hardcore scene, with his uncommon mix of technician and brawler's skills.Click here to watch Pat Patterson defending the Intercontinental Championship against Dominic DeNucci. Cause of death: Heart attack, Tony St. Clair v Doug Joyce- WRESTLING HERITAGE, Steve Veidor vs Kendo Nagasaki 1969 - WRESTLING HERITAGE. With his 64-inch chest and bleach blonde hair, it was hard for him not to be popular with fans. Television became a universal habit in the 60s. In the '50s, '60s, and '70s, female solo singers were ever-present on radio, TV and the pop charts -- as they should have been! vintage everyday: British Wrestling Posters, Andre The Giant Vs. Iron Sheik #wwe #wwf #wrestling #prowrestling, Food Fight - All the ladies | Mister Edwards, wrestling poster, morecambe by maraid, via Flickr. Former NWA World Tag Team Champion. See more ideas about mexican wrestler, lucha libre, luchador. Monsoon lost the match, but he once again proved he could hold his own against the largest wrestlers in the business at the time, being himself a 6'5", 400-pounder. One of the most beautiful and athletic women wrestlers during the '50s and '60s she and Penny Banner were women's world tag-team champions with looks and talent to spare. The Fabulous Moolah is the longest reigning champion in pro wrestling history. 'Rawness, freedom, experimentation': the Brit jazz boom of the 60s and 70s 'I got to realise my dream' Alan Skidmore performing in the late 1960s. Visits to Wrestling Heritage are recorded by Google Analytics. Although his father was against his son becoming a professional wrestler he would go as far as having Mark banned from his gym in Manchester, England Rocco would "learn the ropes" from many veterans from the age of 16 while his father was out on tour. Wrestling stars of the 60s/'70s1 of 18. published 12 September 2017. Gorgeous George gained epic mainstream popularity, followed in the Second Golden Age in the 1980's and 1990's by the likes of Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Sting, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kurt Angle, and Triple H. Ric Flair Saturday Night was all about the WWF Main Event! Before long, he would be touring as far away as France, Japan, and eventually North America. wrestlingheritage.co.uk. Antonio Inoki Dozens of wrestling tournaments were held every night of the week, (with a handful on Sunday), whilst boxing in the doldrums struggled to put on a couple of shows a night. 12:36, 4 APR 2013. Click here to watch a classic match from the mid-70s between Spiros Arion and Bruno Sammartino. And, when we take a look at everything he did in 1980 and after he left, he is clearly one of the most misused talents in WWE's history. And I invented nothing here; he was the 1974 PWI Wrestler of the Year, and he received the PWI award for Match of the Year on four occasions in the '70s. Now, with no more introduction, let's travel back in time when pro wrestling was absent from the mainstream media and when it caused actual riots on many occasions. The current oldest living in the wrestling industry is Bill Mercer from the United States. Kendo Nagasaki was an inspiration to many cultural gimmicks to come, and many wrestlers have named him as an inspiration behind their work. Despite this, he managed a very successful career. Excellent and Psycho Mike. Coventry Live. This would prove to make him a crowd favorite in Britain throughout the 1970s and 80s. source Cauliflower Alley Club, Spanish announcer in boxing and wrestling in Los Angeles. 1960 Summer - Wrestling Revue Men (Heavyweight): Pat O'Connor ( NWA World Champion) Killer Kowalski Antonino Rocca Lou Thesz Edouard Carpentier Don Eagle Buddy Rogers Dick Hutton Don Leo Jonathan Gene Kiniski Women: June Byers ( World Champion) Judy Grable Lorraine Johnson Tona Tomah Rose Roman Kathy Starr Barbara Baker Lee Chona LaClaire Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Nov 18, 2017 - Explore Larry McFarland's board "Mexican Wrestlers 1960s", followed by 104 people on Pinterest. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. All are heavyweight unless otherwise noted. He was a fierce brawler but also a sound technician. Cast Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring. The 20 Great Lost Albums of British Rock, 1968-72. Free shipping for many products! He was 69. He joined the WWWF in early 1977, and only four months later, he had his first shot at the WWWF Championship against Graham, but he lost via countout. Warner Bros. World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. Around this time in his career, Matthews began earning more money touring throughout Europe and Africa. His potential and ability have been often overlooked despite his influence on wrestling. Well known in Los Angeles, Texas and WWWF from 1972 to 1974. However, he never got his break in what was, at the time, the top promotion in the world, WWE. Karloff Largarde - World & National Champion. When his three-year reign ended in 1977, Sammartino established an unbeatable record of 11 years as the reigning WWWF Champion. Photograph: David Redfern/Redferns Swinging. Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Coventry Live. Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland. Owns Pro Wrestling America. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Click here to watch Monsoon taking on the wrestler who later became the legendary manager Captain Lou Albano; you can also click here to watch some vintage moments, the Muhammad Ali-Gorilla Monsoon incident and Vince McMahon Jr. leading an interview in 1977. It was at its peak of popularity when the television show World of Sport was launched in the mid-1960s, making household names out of Adrian Street . Now retired, Lord Littlebrook resides with his son in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. He became good friends with fellow wrestler Andre the Giant and has a career as a movie actor. 9. We're always happy to receive your e-mails and comments regarding our British wrestler database, so please don't hesitate to shout in our lug holes if you'd like a word! Throughout his whole career, Killer Kowalski was a top heel everywhere he wrestled, and he cemented his status when he ripped off an opponent's ear in the ring. The pedigree of the two sports were linked; combined professional wrestling and boxing shows had taken place in the early 1930s under the auspices of the British Boxing Board of Control. With his famous headbutt and his piledriver, he became a seven-time WWWF United States Championship from 1963 to 1971, when the title was deactivated. He won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship in June 1964 with Dr. Jerry and they held the title for nearly eight months. Click here to watch Luke Graham in the ring; it's probably not a WWWF footage, but that's all I could find. No wonder the ex-miner and Coldstream Guard took out his anger in the ring. 1 Billy Robinson 2 Dynamite Kid 3 Davey Boy Smith 4 Danno O'Mahoney 5 Mick McManus 6 Steve Casey 7 Jackie Pallo 8 Bert Assirati 9 Billy Joyce 10 Big Daddy 11 Kendo Nagasaki 12 George Kidd 13 Lord Alfred Hayes 14 Adrian Street 15 Douglas Clark 16 William Regal Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. * Continued to exist after the National Wrestling Alliance was founded in 1948. He was 67. Are you looking for a specific British Wrestler? Clockwise from top left: the band Chicago in 1978, Paul Butterfield of The Paul Butterfield Band, Jerry McGeorge of The Shadows of The Knight, Frankie Sullivan of Survivor, Jim Sohns of Shadows of. Wrestled in the Central States and was a light heavyweight champion. Looking for the very latest wrestling news, gossip and facts? Farmer Pete and Cowboy Lang backstage in Milwaukee, February 3, 1972. Once Mia Farrow rocked the style, it was a spiral of everyone and their mother wanting to do the same. This is a list of the most important ones. The oldest female wrestler to have a match is Mae Young, who defeated LayCool in a WWE Raw handicap match on November 15, 2010, at the age of 87. Patera made a name for himself as a dominant strongman wrestler who had a successful weightlifting career behind him. He had the strength, the technical abilities, the charisma and that mythic "it" factor to draw the audiences. He died aged 75 on June 24, 2010 in Amarillo, Texas. Professional Wrestlers The Professional Andr The Giant Giant People Tall People Vintage Photography Andre Wwe Wrestlers Jean Ferrat Jesse Ventura andre the giant Wrestling Posters Great Memories Hall Of Fame Wwf Champs Legends Title Greats Pedro Morales poses with the US Title Belt Wrestling Stars Good Looking Men Wrestler Vintage Men There always was, and still are, boxing shows operating outside the jurisdiction of the BBBC. Initially unpopular with the crowds, he became much loved after his acting career took off. Privacy Birthplace: Norwich, Norfolk, England. When he was not embracing success in the tag team division, he had some memorable feuds in singles against the likes of Billy Graham and Ken Patera. His most notable feud, that lasted for over two decades in and out WWWF, was against Bobo Brazil, and in the process, he became a two-time WWWF US Champion. As you could see, pro wrestling didn't start with Hulk Hogan in the '80s. Fuji's tag team partner at the time. His father was an alcoholic and his abusive and violent behavior towards his son led the teenage Murray to run away from home. Cinemas were closing in large numbers and there was good reason to believe that the small screen would destroy the cinema entirely. He currently lives in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and finds his spare time training to become a wrestler. We have taken a lot of time and careful attention to detail in bringing you our free to use and access Wrestler's Database. Best known as a top showjumper who occasionally flicked a V-sign, Yorkshires finest, 78, also grappled in the 1970s. With wrestlers not wrestling exclusively for one promotion, Andre became the most popular wrestler of the decade. Jamaica Kid in a publicity shot. An example is Kazuo Sakurada, a Japanese wrestler who used the gimmick in the late 80s. When he left New Zealand after he signed with the WWWF in 1972, he quickly became a big star, earning the 1973 PWI Rookie of the Year. He had a 57-year wrestling career, winning championships across multiple countries in different promotions such as Championship Wrestling from Florida and Southwest Championship Wrestling. While gender equality was an elusive dream in many fields, women were well represented in popular music, and the best female singers are legends. View gallery. Cowboy Bob Bradley and Joey Russell, February 23 1968. The Wrestling Heritage A-Z of Wrestling Promoters catalogues hundreds of those who did make it happen, including (despite the misleading title) female promoters Kathleen Look, Jessie Rogers and Anne DeRelwyskow. Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio. Wrestling stars of the 60s/'70s2 of 18. Wrestled for WWF from 1999 to 2000, 2004 and 2010. There are five songs, from "Mockingbird" to "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own," that I learned because they were remade over the next decade or so. Many icons paved the way to what would become an empire in the world of wrestling. Second oldest British wrestler ever behind Joe D'Orazio. Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Beziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford. It is said that Gustav Fritensk wrestled until the age of 72. He built his reputation with a hardcore side that disappeared in the early '80s due to health issues. Back in the days, most wrestlers moved from one territory to another, or in other words, there was no promotion exclusivity. Legendary British wrestling anti-hero Mick McManus. Duets have always been perfectly suited to oldies music and love songs, mainly because rock and roll began as a combination of popular styles. The original Nature Boy was the total package back in the day, and he directly inspired Ric Flair with his flamboyant gimmick. We have them all, from the 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, including Legends and Brits of note. Wrestled in the UK, Asia, Middle East and India. In the 1st 5 years of the '60s the following wrestlers showed in the Spanish rings: from Britain, John Foley, Chic Purvey, Michael Gale, Ian Campbell , ClayThompson, Bill Robinson (years later became a tag team champ in the AWA), Lord B. Tophan, Bob Anthony, Vick Faulkner, Jackie "Mr. TV" Pallo, Tony Cassio, Lindey Caulder, Peter Berg, Dave On February 20, 1978, Bob Backlund reached the top of the mountain when he won the WWF Championship against "Superstar" Billy Graham in what was declared "The Match of the Year" by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Contentofthissitemustnotbereproducedwithoutthepermissionofthesiteowners;theriotsquad@hotmail.com. Birthdate: August 17, 1992. DeNucci, who trained Mick Foley and Shane Douglas among others, was mainly a tag team specialist and a great brawler. Kendo was unmasked in 1977, with 12 million viewers disappointed to learn that Peter Thornley was not Japanese after all. Click here to watch Tony Garea in action against Billy Graham. British musician and wrestler. Inducted into the. Wrestled in the WWWF from 1964 to 1969. From an early age, Lamonte had a great interest in wrestling deciding at eight to become a wrestler, telling his mother Im gonna be a dirty one. Trained by Lord Littlebrook, Lamonte made his debut in 1963. Admittedly, we've had a lot of fun putting this wrestler information together and we hope you enjoy reading it too! President of the WWF from 1978 to 1984. UK hitmakers The Dave Clark Five were one of the foremost 'British Invasion' acts. The best British wrestlers: From Big Daddy to Mick McManus, what became of our wrestling stars The mostly overweight men in leotards, often facing off at The Dome in Brighton, were a world. Worthington 'E' Ind Coope Double Diamond Draught (launched 1962) Whitbread Tankard (launhed 1957) Watneys Red Barrel t.co/O5GfUklP1O", "Cowboy" Bob Ellis profile, from LegacyOfWrestling.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_oldest_surviving_professional_wrestlers&oldid=1142721943. If he was officially undefeated for over 15 years, he never touched any WWWF gold in the '70s, proving there's no need to win championships to become a legend. I found no singles action for Haystacks Calhoun, but you can click here to watch some three-against-three action and click here to watch him in a WWWF World Tag Team title defense. flickr/Roadsidepictures. El Santo - National Champion, Welterweight (Mexico): He dropped out of West Texas State College in 1953 to take up the fight game. It is said that his disillusion with his career direction led to a return to the Texas independent scene in late 99. While never wrestling across the pond in the WWF, Jones did a stint in NJPW in the early 80s, where he faced off against the original Tiger Mask and also participated in tag team matches alongside and against well-known international names at the time, such as Antonio Inoki and even Andre The Giant. The former NWA World Champion Jack and the former Stooge Jerry both began in the late '60s and had careers that spanned decades, including winning the NWA Tag Team Championship several times during their career. Thornley was the original performer who used the Kendo Nagasaki character, but other variations have been used over the years. From Barbados former Mr. Universe, a bodybuilder wrestler in the 60s and 70s and teamed with Rocky Johnson. The mostly overweight men in leotards, often facing off at The Dome in Brighton, were a world away from todays slick, toned stars. If there were some great female wrestlers back in the '60s and in the '70s, none of them could overshadow her, and that's why she's the only woman featured on the current list. Although known nowadays as a coach at the WWE Performance Center, previously, Robbie Brookside had a very successful career as a performer. Bobo Johnson also wrestled under the name the Brown Panther. Best known for his tag performances with Louie Louie and later Rocky Johnson, Bobo was one of the earliest Black midget wrestlers alongside Haiti Kid. By Kelly O'Sullivan. These are the men who became heroes of the ring as Midget Wrestlers during the 1960s and 1970s. All rights reserved. The rise of The Archers, Michael Powell and . Matthewss extensive knowledge of wrestling holds aided him, even in some of Britains most ruthless towns. Professional wrestling in the United Kingdom spans over one hundred years but became popular when the then new independent television network ITV began showing it in 1955, firstly on Saturday afternoons and then also in a late-night midweek slot. He was also credited by the Guinness Book of Records as the Worlds Strongest Midget. Here are twelve British wrestlers who were critical to the evolution of British wrestling and influenced some of the very best of today. Wrestling was the sort of place you could take your grandmother or aunt. Dave Clark. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace. Larry Chene, Mike Clancy, Jack Curtis, Mike DiBiase, Pepper Gomez, Red McKim, Sonny Myers, Angelo Savoldi, Joe Scarpello, Oni Wiki Wiki. Click here to watch Bruno Sammartino in a WWWF Title defense against Ernie Ladd, a wrestler who barely made the cut on the current list. WWE Director of Talent Development and Head of Global Recruiting, playing a significant role in building the future stars of WWE. Wrestled in her last match in a tag team match with Stormy Apple as they lost to Josie Navarro and Margaret Garcia at Ladies International Wrestling Association in Las Vegas, Nevada. From Martinique wrestled for Pacific Northwest and Stampede Wrestling. So, I took in consideration the impact, the popularity, the legacy and the "it" factor when I could. New Zealand wrestler. Wrestling Heritage celebrates the glorious days of British professional wrestling. Everyone can stop writing love songs now. To build the list, I had to rely mostly on reading and assumptions in regard to what I could actually watch. Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law. He was a real animal in the ring, and his brutality was matched by only few other hardcore legends. Graham, one of the greatest brawlers ever, won three different tag team championships during his runs with the company. * Continued to exist after the National Wrestling Alliance was founded in 1948. Rex. In May 1964, the Five were the first British group to undertake a full-scale tour of the USA - and for a while they vied with The Beatles to be Uncle Sam's fave UK act. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. Here is where he would meet Robbie Brookside. He once was a fierce wrestler, with a heel character back in the '60s. With his rising popularity, he eventually won the WWWF Tag Team Championship on two occasions. Not the ears! so that opponents would avoid his cauliflower ears. Short hair became a go-to in the 60s. Jackie Pallo (Mr TV! 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Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. He was built to become a legend, and he was just that. The wrestler who popularized the superkick: Gentleman Chris Adams back in the late 80s. From her blue eyes to her athletic build and immersive backstory, we are Angela Ziegler Or Mercy, was born in Switzerland. Over the years, the United Kingdom has produced some of the very best in professional wrestling. William Regals story is a great representation that it doesnt matter where you come from, what demons you have, or where you are in life. Backlund will always be remembered as one of the greatest technicians in pro wrestling history who built his legacy by battling other promotional World Champions several times and any comer, often very bigger than him. You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Extreme Record Collecting: Confessions of an analog vinyl snob, A long, rambling blog post about my Nico obsession (+ some astonishing, seldom seen TV performances). (Youngest WWE Divas Champion) 44. Oldies duets largely focused on romantic relationships, and for many, the greatest love songs are those featuring two great 50s, 60s, and 70s artists singing directly to each other the more believable the chemistry, the better! Then, in June 1971, he and Tarzan Tyler became the inaugural WWWF World Tag Team Champions. Former British Middleweight Champion and British Welterweight Champion. He headlined many Madison Square Garden supercards, mainly in two or three-men tag team action, and in 1973, he had a 105-day WWWF World Tag Team Championship reign along with Tony Garea. Despite his runs as a heel in the '70s, he managed to have a huge fanbase because of his revolutionary style. From 1972 to 1978, in an age when tag team wrestling actually meant a lot, Fuji portrayed the stereotypical heel Japanese persona, and he was often involved in anti-American storylines. TV Pallo. Think also about a 600-pound, 6'1" behemoth who could actually wrestle and who finished his opponents with a big splash. Whilst the enthusiasts focus was quite rightly on the wrestlers they could never have taken their place centre stage had it not been for those who made it happen, the promoters. By. Danny Hodge - World Champion, Challengers (listed alphabetically): Referee, and British Wrestlers Reunion President until BWR ended in January 2022 after 30 years. The Original Sheik portrayed a rich and brutal Syrian who brought a new level of violence in pro wrestling. Most recently wrestled for Appalachian Championship Wrestling in Williamson, West Virginia, in a match against Kerry Morton that went to a Double Count-out Draw. He became a face in the '70s to eventually turn back heel in preparation for a legendary boxing match between him and Andre The Giant in 1977. The legendary Lord Littlebrook (aka Eric Tovey), in Milwaukee July 7, 1968. They would work together as a team in many matches during the final years of the channel ITVs coverage of British wrestling. He had grueling rivalries against Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund over the WWWF Championship. He was a master of the heel tactics, but he was also very agile in the ring. Admittedly, we've had a lot of fun putting this wrestler information together and we hope you enjoy reading it too! Giant Haystacks was one of the best-known wrestlers on the British wrestling scene in the 1970s and 1980s. Little Tokyo (aka Shigeri Akabane) who was inspired to quit homeland and join Lord Littlebrook and his troupe after they visited Japan in the 1960s. He got his big break in the United States in 1996, competing in WCW as the Loch Ness Monster. Something went wrong, please try again later. Graham also managed to put the hand on the short-lived WWF International Tag Team Championship.

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