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British Wrestling. In its most open form
it simply means wrestling taking place in the UK. But to many it stands for a
style best remembered from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s where everything stopped
on Saturday afternoons to watch 'the wrestling'.
The photo shows James Tighe, an excellent modern technical British wrestler. The
photos on this page all come courtesy of
top
British Photos collection WrestlingPhotos.co.uk.
by
http://www.britishwrestling.cwc.net/videos.htm Enjoy a ringside seat for all
the action, excitement and atmosphere at London's biggest wrestling occasion in
years from a packed Fairfield Hall. Relish the thrills when All-Star Promotions
bring together explosive Dave 'Fit' Finlay and dynamic
Danny Collins
for a sizzling clash of champions to which the exotic presence of Finlay's wife
and manager Princess Paula adds an even more controversial edge.
Marvel at the sheer skill of World title
holder
Johnny Saint,
'Golden Boy'
Steve Grey,
karate ace 'Iron Fist' Clive Myers and the outspoken
Mal Sanders when they battle it out in a special three-bout Trophy
Knockout event.
And finally, there's tag team mayhem with one
of Britain's very best heavyweights - 'Super Destroyer' Pete Roberts
- joining forces with the young American sensation Steve Adonis
from South Carolina to take on legendary Samurai sword bearer
Kendo Nagasaki
- complete with manager George Gillette - and partner Skull Murphy,
the indestructible West Country bundle of energy.
It's
the 'Best of British' presented like you've never seen it before by one of the
biggest names in the wrestling business. An hour of spectacular entertainment to
rival anything anywhere.
Presented by Mick McManus. Commentator, Lee
Bamber. A Thames/Video Collection International Release. ©K.O Productions
Ltd. 1988. TV 8044.
This video was re-released in 1991 with a
slightly different cover (pictured left).
TAG
TEAMS & TEARAWAYS
Enjoy a ringside seat for all the action,
excitement and atmosphere that 'Tag Teams & Tearaways' can offer. Watch
the fight that fans had been denied for years -
"Rollerball" Mark Rocco,
World Heavy-Middleweight champion/title holder squaring up to World
Mid-Heavyweight champion Marty Jones. Marvel at one of the most
controversial endings of all time as
Kendo Nagasaki
clashes against Wayne Bridges in a Hero vs. Villain World
Heavyweight title match.
Thrill to the pairing of Irishmen Dave
'Fit' Finlay and Rocky Moran as they try to overcome
two of the most skilful men in the business, martial arts expert Kung Fu
and 'Ironfist' Clive Myers.
Cringe as the two handsome Yorkshire brothers
Dave and Steve Taylor risk their good looks as
they tangle with two prototype villains, 'BullyBoy' Ian Muir -
better known as the bald-headed star of the 'Duracell' battery prison
commercial and sinister looking Oriental, The Mighty Chang.
Commentator, Kent Walton. K.O Productions
Ltd. 1991. ©ITV. VC2180
MAYHEM
& MYSTERY
Enjoy a ringside seat for all the
action, excitement and atmosphere that 'Mayhem & Mystery' can offer.
Marvel at the sheer skill as probably the biggest crowd puller in British
wrestling
"Rollerball" Mark Rocco
partners one of the great 'mystery men'
Kendo Nagasaki
to fight off the challenge of West Indian 'Ironfist' Clive Myers
and Japanese star Fuji Yamada.
Irish Bruiser Dave 'Fit'
Finlay egged on as always by his exotic manager Princess Paula, stars
in brains vs. brawn battle against 'The Master of 1,000 Holds', World
Lightweight champion
Johnny Saint.
Thrill to the Titanic battle
between World Heavyweight champion Wayne Bridges and the
enormous 'Mighty' John Quinn. Blustering Irishman Dave
'Fit' Finlay turns his villainy onto one of Scotland's most popular
stars, Chic Cullen. And finally, a bout to end all bouts as
Kendo Nagasaki
and Blondie Barratt take on Rob Brookside and
Steve Regal in a fight thick with mystery as Nagasaki
hypnotises Brookside to turn on his partner.
Commentator, Kent Walton. K.O
Productions Ltd. 1991. ©ITV. VC2181.
THE
BEST OF WRESTLING - Grappling Giants
British wrestling is more popular
than ever, with names like
'Bomber' Pat Roach
and Giant Haystacks packing in the audiences all over the
country. Britain is the home of professional wrestling. There are many American
wrestlers today who acknowledge that whilst they may be the masters of hype,
when it comes to skill and technique, the British wrestlers are second to none!
The narration is by the world's
accepted authority on wrestling, Mick McManus, who takes us
through four of the five, exciting top class bouts of International wrestling.
Sit back and watch the revival!!
Featuring:-
Danny Collins
vs.
"Rollerball" Rocco,
'Bomber' Pat Roach
vs. Giant Haystacks, Tony Stewart vs.
Kid McCoy, Giant Haystacks & Klaus Kauroff
vs. Bulldog Blackie & Cool Cat Jackson... and
Otto Wanz vs. Bull Power in a CWA World
Heavyweight Championship match from Bremen.
Championship commentary by Nic
Parry & Paroe Perez. Pickwick Video Ltd. 1991. ©NA-NOG/S4C Television/Red
Bus Music Ltd. PVR2162
BATTLE OF THE BRITS
1
Welcome to the first volume of
"Battle of the Brits", featuring the best of today's British Wrestling stars.
Two bouts are featured, including Masked Man Doctor Death vs. the crowd's
favourite, Tony Stewart.
Commentray by Max & Brian
Crabtree. ©Artsmagic Ltd. 1996. AT 101
WRESTLING
MADNESS!!
Wrestling Madness brings you
all-in wrestling at its very best. Despite its absence from television screens
in most parts of the U.K., the popularity of British Wrestling has never waned
and has now spread all over Europe and to many other parts of the world.
The high quality of the action in
the ring, with big names like Giant Haystacks, 'Bomber' Pat Roach, Fit Finlay
and many others, still draws in the crowds and is packing arenas to capacity
wherever they appear. Even the top American wrestlers will tell you that when it
comes to skill and technique, the British wrestlers are second to none!!!
With this video you can sit back
in the comfort of your own home and savour all the excitement of the following
exciting bouts:- The World Lightweight Championship between
Johnny Saint
and Kid McCoy. The World Heavyweight Championship between those two giants of
the ring - Bull Power and Monsieur Rambo. A tag match between Giant Haystacks &
Drew McDonald vs.
'Bomber' Pat Roach
and Rob Brookside. A chain match between
Danny 'Boy' Collins
and Fit Finlay. And finally, The 14-Man Rumble!!! 14 men in the ring at the same
time. The last one left standing is the winner!!! Without a boubt, this is
wrestling entertainment at its best.
Commentary by Lee Bamber.
©The Label, Columbia Tristar Home Video & Our Video Company/S4C/NA-NOG
Productions 1992. LP1003. 70 mins
WONDERWOMEN
OF WRESTLING!!
What can you say about these
Ladies of the ring except WOW!! These girls are tough - they are rough - they
are mean - and they fight to win.
Ladies wrestling, which
originated in the United States. is fast becoming a major attraction with fight
fans throughout the U.K. and Europe. From the monet these ladies climb into the
ring, it's a fight to the finish - no holds barred!!!
They have all of the wrestling
technique and even the physical toughness of their male counterparts and above
all else they give a great show every time they appear. This is more top class
wrestling entertainment from the same team who brought you "Wrestling Madness".
Just sit back in the comfort of your own home and enjoy some great bouts
featuring the big names of ladies wrestling such as: Klondyke Kate - Princess
Paula - Tarranwen - Donna Marie - "Naughty" Nicki Munro - Rusty Blair.... and
featuring 3 great tag matches. These "Wonderwomen of Wrestling" give a new
meaning to the song "Lady Be Good" - These Ladies are really BAD!!!
Commentary by Lee Bamber.
©The Label, Columbia Tristar Home Video & Our Video Company/S4C/NA-NOG
Productions 1992. LP1004. 55 mins
Traditional British
Wrestling
The names of yesterday
Back when 'World of Sport' ruled the airwaves,
British Wrestlers were household names. Everyone could name the top
wrestlers, even if they didn't follow the sport, and would know when and
where the regular wrestling visits to the local community took place.
Here are just a few of the top names of yesteryear. See how many you can
remember.
- Kendo Nagasaki
- Giant Haystacks
- Big Daddy
- Mick McManus
- Jackie Pallo
- Johnny Saint
- Les Kellet
- Bomber Pat Roach
- Paul Lincoln
- Dynamite Kid
- George Kidd
- Steve Logan
- Mike Marino
Kendo Nagasaki
Legendary Wrestler of
Yesterday
Few wrestlers of yesterday or today hold more
intrigue than Kendo Nagasaki. The masked warrior, still plying his trade
as in his glory days, holds a captive feel over the audience and his
opponents that all wrestlers would long for. Whether blessing the ring
with the Ceremony of the Salt, or dismantling his opponents with ease
during the contests, Kendo Nagasaki is a clear indication of what the
glory age of British Wrestling was all about.
Modern British Wrestling
The names of today
The wrestlers of today and still plying their
crafts around the halls and social clubs of the UK. In many ways this
shows dedication, as the financial rewards and recognition are just not
there in the same way that they were for the warriors of the past.
Here are just a few of the top names of today. How do they rate and what
potential do they have?
- Anarchist Doug Williams
- Wonderkid Jonny Storm
- Pac
- Phoenix Jodie Fleisch
- Dave Moralez
- Spud
- Zack Sabre Jr
- James Tighe
- Martin Stone
- Nick Aldis
- Robbie Brookside
- Stixx
- Phil Bedwell
Dave Moralez
Renowned Wrestler of Today
Dave Moralez, shown here dominating former WWE
star Eugene, is often seen in main events all around the country, and is
a true example of what training and dedication can bring to the modern
British Wrestling scene. Having both an aura of respect around him and a
physically imposing presence he is a true example of where the sport of
professional wrestling could be heading.
Yesterday or Today?
How do the wrestlers of
yesterday compare with the wrestlers of today?
The world of wrestling has changed dramatically
in recent years. The high intensity style of the WWE means that very few
British Wrestlers enter looking to learn the traditional British craft.
The more Americanised style may lose some viewers, but it can also
produce some incredibly gifted British wrestlers.
This is your chance to say, which era produced the best British
Wrestling?
The old 'World of Sport' era of (roughly) the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s?
Or, the modern era of today?
Which era truly means
British Wrestlng to you?
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