He worked in Brixton offices by day but would become a villain by night. So I decided to explore an unknown zone for me and to tackle an era I didn't witness, the '60s and the '70s. Sky Low Low (outside ring) in a tag team with Little Beaver (nearside) versus Mighty Atom, May 5, 1967. 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. The theme to the show was created by Morton Stevens and is recognized easily by millions of people even now, more than 40 years later. [Photo: IMDB]His enormous stature was not lifelike as he stood an astonishing 6 feet, 11 inches (1.11m) tall and weighed 685 lbs (311 kg). Unofficially, she lost the title on four occasions, but she only spent 70 days without the gold in that 10,778-day time frame. Morales, who would later become the first Triple Crown Champion in WWE history, was known for his uncommon resilience and for his mat skills. Through a succession of promoters, the. The oldest female wrestler was Princess Bonita (19192014), aged 94years, 273days. ), Mick McManus, Billy Two Rivers (real life father of designer Wayne Hemmingway) and many more. This is the most complete dead wrestlers list on the Internet. From his debut in 1973 and for the rest of the decade (in fact until 1987), Andre was one of the most beloved wrestlers and the most well known across the planet. 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. Click here to watch the only excerpt I found of Backlund winning the WWWF Championship and click here to watch him against Pat Patterson in a cage match in 1979. Although he never got a chance to appear in many mainstream promotions, he indeed laid his legacy in his home country. The Baron enjoyed a great career with the WWWF in the '60s and in the '70s as one of the top heels. He needed a solid supporting crew to become such an icon. She won the Women's Championship in 1956, and she battled each and every woman on her path to build her unique legacy. Billy the Kid born John William Guillot in Waco, Texas in 1936. Let's get straight to the wrestlers information, which we've split up in the following handy sections below: Wrestling tickets currently on offer - click to see more! Fit Finlay David "Fit" Finlay began his wrestling career in 1974, though his first mainstream exposure came when he debuted as the Belfast Bruiser in WCW in 1996. 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. score: 3,050 , and 31 people voted. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. The Promoters A-Z index has been split into sections. Click here to watch Dominic DeNucci in tag team insane action with Victor Rivera against The Blackjacks. He was also a trainer even when he was an active wrestler. The legendary Lord Littlebrook (aka Eric Tovey), in Milwaukee July 7, 1968. He managed to win two Tag Team Championships in the '70s, once with Sonny King and once with Billy White Wolf. I also considered the longevity with the WWWF, a point not very important after the early '80s and the death of the territories concept. Blood, barrel chests, and mutton chops. Welcome to professional wrestling in the 1970s, where anything goes and grapplers weren't participating in sports entertainment. 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(Use code PWS for a nice surprise). 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! The Original Sheik portrayed a rich and brutal Syrian who brought a new level of violence in pro wrestling. Inducted into the. The Last Unicorn (The Last Unicorn, #1) by. Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin. 5. Wrestled in a tag team match with Jeff Justice and Officer McKenny to defeat, Wrestled in a tag team match with Shawn Blanchard and Lou Martin to defeat Bobby O, Kris Kash, Shane Starr and Justin Sane for. He started wrestling at the age of fifteen and went on to become one the worlds top midget wrestler over a 30 year period, during which time he won the NWA World Midget Championship twice. Even that list was full of instrumentals, early . Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Rogers mostly worked for Capitol Wrestling Corporation, the promotion that was the ancestor of the new WWWF created in 1963; he then became the first world champion on April 29 the same year. Fit Finlay over the years. 1961-09-29 - National Wrestling Association (source: LegacyOfWrestling.com) Get the latest wrestling news and takes direct to your inbox. Excellent and Psycho Mike. This series of highly regarded matches would also lead to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) contacting Rocco, leading to the birth of the "Black Tiger" persona and some of the most highly rated matches in Japanese television history against Sayamas Tiger Mask. Sadly, his fame and glory in the British circuit were cut short. From January 1965 to September 85, British wrestling was the hottest it may have ever been. He was a muscular 6 feet, 6 inches. Prestons unchoreographed no-sells to McManus strikes led to McManus reacting and throwing legitimate strikes to get the referee to disqualify him during the match, thus giving Preston the unscheduled technical victory. Copyright 1995-2023 puroresu.com. 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. Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Peter S. Beagle (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating 103,279 ratings. Peter Thornley from Stoke, England, was an iconic character in ITVs World of Sport. Gorilla Monsoon is not just that face commentator known by the younger fans in the '80s and '90s. Admittedly, we've had a lot of fun putting this wrestler information together and we hope you enjoy reading it too! 1963-09 - Boxing Illustrated Wrestling News, 1967-10 - The Wrestler (credit: @wrestlerweekly), 1968-12 - Wrestling Revue "Official Wrestling Ratings" (credit: Tom Burke), 1968-12 - Ring Wrestling: "Official World Ratings". Birthdate: August 17, 1992. Widely respected for his integrity and personal principles, Sammartino was one of the most popular wrestlers in the 60's and 70's. Born and raised in a small Italian town, Bruno Sammartino's childhood was quite tough. He, however, was a considerable draw himself. This ultimately proved to be a waste of his ability during a time when he didnt have many years left in the squared circle as a performer. Honorable mention: Verne Gagne, Bill Miller, Karl Gotch, Dick the Bruiser, Reggie Lisowski, Wilbur Snyder, Buddy Austin, Bobo Brazil, Sailor Art Thomas, Lorenzo Parente, Light Heavyweight (Mexico): PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! Many icons paved the way to what would become an empire in the world of wrestling. In 1971, he and Bruno Sammartino put the hand on the short-lived WWWF International Tag Team Championship, a secondary Title. Tweet. Well known in Los Angeles, Texas and WWWF from 1972 to 1974. Both men clashed on many occasions with no clear winner until that famous day in 1978 at the Madison Square Garden. He built his reputation with a hardcore side that disappeared in the early '80s due to health issues. After his face run, he ended his stint with WWWF as a heel, but it was not before earning the 1975 PWI Match of the Year award against Bruno Sammartino and to win a long feud against Jay Strongbow. 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. Jackie Pallo (Mr TV! President of the WWF from 1978 to 1984. Extreme Record Collecting: Confessions of an analog vinyl snob, A long, rambling blog post about my Nico obsession (+ some astonishing, seldom seen TV performances). We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Fashion Square in Santa Ana in the 1960s long before it became what is now Mainplace Mall. 13. 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. Story Saved. With two different partners (Professor Tanaka and Mr. Saito), he managed to have five reigns as Tag Team champion, for a total of 932 days. Best known as a top showjumper who occasionally flicked a V-sign, Yorkshires finest, 78, also grappled in the 1970s. As for any similar list, I considered many factors to rank the wrestlers. Last wrestled for New Age Wrestling in Australia, defeating Bo Boman. On an interesting side note, Santino Marella's name is a tribute to Monsoon, who's real name is Robert Marella. Electricity Steve Regal. Out of traveling carnivals, circus acts and sheer ambition, these wrestlers started a sport that was followed by hundreds of thousands across America, Canada and England. Karloff Largarde - World & National Champion. The 60s and 70s set the ball rolling for rock music. However, he never got his break in what was, at the time, the top promotion in the world, WWE. Paige. Wrestled his last match for Bay Wrestling Federation in Alameda, California, teaming with his son Shane Kody and his grandson Riot defeating Boom Boom Comini, Johnny Starr and Mr. 12:36, 4 APR 2013. A major star of Midget Wrestling Littlebrook was born in England in 1929. He went on to win a clutch of wrestling awards including the NWA Midget Wrestling Championship twice and was a firm favorite with fans. Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. Owns Pro Wrestling America. Click here to watch Johnny Valiant teaming up with his brother Jimmy in 1974 and click here to watch him and his other brother Jerry in the late '70s. He would later appear on an April 2007 episode of Raw, losing a no disqualification, 3-on-1 handicap match to Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon, and Umaga. Oldest Canadian Wrestler. Yet, he doesnt get as much recognition outside of Britain. 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. He was born Roland Barriault in Sudbury, Ontario on July 22, 1946. The best wrestlers (Sky Low Low, Little Beaver, Lord Littlebrook, Little Tokyo) mixed great physical prowess with acrobatic skills to give their fans edge-of-the-seat thrills and entertainment, with just a hint of comedy. Martin Austin Ruane (October 10, 1946 - November 29, 1998) was an English professional wrestler of Irish descent. However, the highlight of his career was the first ever babyface vs. babyface championship match, at the legendary main event of "Showdown at Shea 1972" against Bruno Sammartino. He joined WWE in 2000, where he would becomea four-time European Champion, four-time Tag Team Champion, two-time Intercontinental Champion, and a five-time Hardcore Champion, also winning the King of the Ring tournament in 2008 despite issues outside of the ring. This would prove to make him a crowd favorite in Britain throughout the 1970s and 80s. Stacks of rare and collectible music publications from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. flickr/Roadsidepictures. These are the men who became heroes of the ring as Midget Wrestlers during the 1960s and 1970s. So, I took in consideration the impact, the popularity, the legacy and the "it" factor when I could. Despite this, he managed a very successful career. 11:52, 21 APR 2013. 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. Bruno Sammartino is the greatest 70's wrestler of all time. He was a clever and wily opponent who brought considerable showmanship to the arena. Peter Thornleys version of the character remained a household name throughout Britain, but most Americans and Japanese fans associated the character mostly with Kazuo Sakuradas version. Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. But the mostly overweight men in leotards, often facing off at The Dome in Brighton, were a world away from todays slick, toned stars. The wrestler called The Living Legend had it all to be a genuine superstar. 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. His first reign, in 1975, lasted 105 days, and he teamed up with Victor Rivera who was later replaced by Pat Barrett. Oldest in the wrestling industry ever verified. Danny Hodge - World Champion, Challengers (listed alphabetically): When it debuted, everyone in the world was like, "That's it! 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. while others continued to bill Byers as the title holder. In a way, the espionage genre did not develop much from the '60s to the '70s. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Look no further, get it all here! He did it so often that he was named the PWI Most Hated Wrestler in 1977. Click here to watch The Baron teaming up with Frand "The Moose" to face Jay Strongbow and Peter Maivia. Before long, he would be touring as far away as France, Japan, and eventually North America. He retired, ran a care home and, now aged 70, still sells Kendo merchandise online. 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. He moved to the US in the early 1960s, where he became NWA World Midget Championwinning a record three times (tied with Little Tokyo). In the process, I discovered countless wrestlers I hadn't heard about or I didn't really know. So from Joy Division to Radiohead, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, we've picked the best British rock bands of all time, listed in ascending order. The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. It featured geometric edges that became a hit all over the world while super out-there for the time. Wrestled in his last match defeating Frenchy Roberre at a. Wrestled his last match in a tag team match with his son, Wrestled his last match at the VerdugoMania 3rd Anniversary show in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, teaming with Jaque Mate Jr., Rafaga, and Rayman in a loss to the team of, Wrestled his last match in an event in Mexico City, Mexico, teaming with, Wrestled his last match for Battleground Championship Wrestling in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, teaming with. His win streak eventually was ruined by opponent Peter Preston. He was a real animal in the ring, and his brutality was matched by only few other hardcore legends. Graham also managed to put the hand on the short-lived WWF International Tag Team Championship. Around this time in his career, Matthews began earning more money touring throughout Europe and Africa. Training under Marty Jones, Matthews made his pro wrestling debut at the age of 15 for a local promotor at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. One such style was the Vidal Sassoon pixie, which was created by the British hairstylist of the same name. Copyright is owned by the creators of text and photographs. Click here to watch The Fabulous Moolah facing one of her toughest rival in the '70s. Wrestling has been represented well in Vancouver with cards almost every week since as early as 1929 under the enterprising promotion of pioneer, Emil Klank. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. His impressive reign lasted until December 1, 1973 when Stan "The Man" Stasiak defeated him for the title in a shocking moment. I hope you enjoyed that ride back to the old school universe, and as usual, your comments are more than welcomeespecially if I missed anyone on the list and/or if you disagree with the order. Television became a universal habit in the 60s. Honorable mention: Edouard Carpentier, Verne Gagne, Lou Thesz, Wilbur Snyder, Rip Hawk, Fritz Von Erich, Pepper Gomez, Lorenzo Parente, Jr. Heavyweight: The wrestler who popularized the superkick: Gentleman Chris Adams back in the late 80s. 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. Last wrestled for Big Time Wrestling in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he teamed with, Most recently wrestled for AML Acts Of War Games 2 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina defeating, Last wrestled for Hawaii Championship Wrestling as he teamed up with. '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. From her blue eyes to her athletic build and immersive backstory, we are Angela Ziegler Or Mercy, was born in Switzerland. Last wrestled in an 11-person Royal Rumble style match, where he entered last and won, last eliminating Erik Lockhart, for Rock n Roll Wrestling in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Click here to watch Tony Garea in action against Billy Graham. Big Daddy & Danny Collins Bobby Barnes & Sid Cooper 14 7 84 JNLister 7.3K views 1 year ago 25 years of ITV UK Wrestling special - 1980 VintageLynx 74K views 8 years ago John Quinn Tony St Clair. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. We have taken a lot of time and careful attention to detail in bringing you our free to use and access Wrestler's Database. Born in Golborne, Lancashire, Smith is best known for his appearances in the United States with the then World Wrestling Federation . He was also a great brawler so he had everything to deliver many classic encounters, which he did with panache, especially in 1972 when he was named the PWI Wrestler of the Year. Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia. He was in movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, and played Bomber in TV series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. The Fabulous Moolah is the longest reigning champion in pro wrestling history. Second oldest British wrestler ever behind Joe D'Orazio. You can find instructions here as to how. Giant Haystacks was one of the best-known wrestlers on the British wrestling scene in the 1970s and 1980s. By 1960, nearly three quarters of the population had television, and by the end of the sixties, nearly ninety-five percent. Dynamite Kid made his WWF television debut on August 29th, 1984, at the Maple Leaf Gardens teaming up with Bret Hart to defeat Iron Mike Sharpe and Troy Alexander. Clark was to finish the mid-1960s as the second most famous drummer in the . In it you will find wrestlers who have died in the last ten years, twenty years, and going all the way back to the late 19th century. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Some of his best moments in the ring came when he tag-teamed against Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy in a tremendous feud that saw one of British wrestlings most prolific segments occur as he unmasked himself in 1977. One of their biggest stars went by the name Big Daddy.. Wigan-born Davey Boy Smith started out on World of Sport at 15, known as Young David. * Championships in parentheses ( ) are noted according to the approximate date of the information, usually three or four months prior to the publishing date, in order to give a better idea of why the wrestlers may be ranked. 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! Not all boxing came under the control of the BBBC. One built a reputation just meeting him in the ring. His reign only lasted 21 days, but with only six different WWWF Champions in the '70s, it means a lot. 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. In 1991, Matthews had his first taste of the then-WWF after having several try-out matches at both the UK Rampage and Battle Royal at Royal Albert Hall events, where he shared a ring with the likes of Dave Taylor and Fit Finlay. Collectors of British & American back issues will find some great stuff here like Beat Instrumental magazine, early 70's glam & pop magazine Music Star, The excellent Zigzag magazine, for blues enthusiast there's Blues Unlimited, Creem, Crawdaddy, Let it Rock . He went on to the glitz and glamour of the WWF in the US as The British Bulldog before a tragically early death at 39 after a heart attack. 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. It's incredibly . There's no Buddy Rogers WWWF footage available but click here to watch a little gem from the '50s between him and Johnny Valentine. After Satoru Sayama (the original iteration of Tiger Mask) retired, Dynamite Kid went on to win the WWF Junior Heavyweight Champion on February 7th, 1984, in a tournament for the vacant title. to these sites/people. The list is about where the wrestlers were born not where they wrestled. 9. He won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship in June 1964 with Dr. Jerry and they held the title for nearly eight months. French-Canadian wrestler. He would win tag team titles in All Star Wrestling alongside fellow Liverpudlian Doc Dean before eventually being signed to WCW in the mid-90s. 1. Credits for information on this site are given Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. McManus has been described as the greatest name in British wrestling history, yet he remains mostly unknown outside of the United Kingdom. He would win his first singles championship from none other than Mark "Rollerball" Rocco in November 1976 when he defeated him for the British Light Heavyweight Championship, a Joint Promotions title he would go on to hold five times. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Wrestled for WWF from 1999 to 2000, 2004 and 2010. Best known by his ring name, Giant Haystacks, he wrestled in such places as Great Britain, the United States, Canada, India, and Rhodesia. In London and the urban conurbations of northern England it was not unknown for independent wrestlers to work two, even three programmes in one night. 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ALL STAR WRESTLING IN THE 50's, 60's, 70's and 80'S (BCTV ) Referee, and British Wrestlers Reunion President until BWR ended in January 2022 after 30 years. Although after thirty years of being a performer, he was able to transition into becoming a talent scout for the WWE. Cause of death: Heart attack, Tony St. Clair v Doug Joyce- WRESTLING HERITAGE, Steve Veidor vs Kendo Nagasaki 1969 - WRESTLING HERITAGE. Label boss, former Cathedral singer and late 60s/early 70s music aficionado Lee Dorrian picks the best forgotten prog-psych albums of the 1960s. Kendo was unmasked in 1977, with 12 million viewers disappointed to learn that Peter Thornley was not Japanese after all.
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