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Ah, the glory days of Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Young David (Davey Boy Smith aka WWF British Bulldog), John Savage, Kid Chocolate et al.
ITV's wrestling was a site to behold. It wasn't as acrobatic as American Wrestling, or with quite so much drama, but it was all about technique and actual wrestling, where the outcome wasn't decided before the match and the whole thing wasn't scripted.
During the 1980's British wrestling started to change, to make it appeal to a wider audience. This is the time everyone remembers from ITV wrestling, with Big Daddy in a shiny leotard and all the showmanship that went with the big named, often masked, wrestlers.
It was probably due to the World Wrestling Federation that the show was eclipsed and finally cancelled by Greg D**e, but I think it would be time now for a resurgence. I'm sure there are plenty of would be British wrestlers and who wouldn't want to see this form of sport back on TV, where outcomes are decided on the day and the winner is the best wrestler.
So, I say bring back ITV Wrestling. We might even find ourselves a new Big Daddy to champion the sport...
ITV's wrestling was a site to behold. It wasn't as acrobatic as American Wrestling, or with quite so much drama, but it was all about technique and actual wrestling, where the outcome wasn't decided before the match and the whole thing wasn't scripted.
During the 1980's British wrestling started to change, to make it appeal to a wider audience. This is the time everyone remembers from ITV wrestling, with Big Daddy in a shiny leotard and all the showmanship that went with the big named, often masked, wrestlers.
It was probably due to the World Wrestling Federation that the show was eclipsed and finally cancelled by Greg D**e, but I think it would be time now for a resurgence. I'm sure there are plenty of would be British wrestlers and who wouldn't want to see this form of sport back on TV, where outcomes are decided on the day and the winner is the best wrestler.
So, I say bring back ITV Wrestling. We might even find ourselves a new Big Daddy to champion the sport...
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Smedlos wrote:
> Machie wrote:
>
> Big Daddy killed someone in the 80ies? Oh my.
>
> If my memory serves me correctly he splashed him in the corner
> and he collapsed onto the canvas and turned blue and died.
ah, i seem to recall him delivering the big splash in the centre of the canvas.
It was against King Kong Kirk.
you can get a dvd of the the best of ITV wrestling, world of sport and all that good stuff. look out for a young Fit Finlay on there!
> Machie wrote:
>
> Big Daddy killed someone in the 80ies? Oh my.
>
> If my memory serves me correctly he splashed him in the corner
> and he collapsed onto the canvas and turned blue and died.
ah, i seem to recall him delivering the big splash in the centre of the canvas.
It was against King Kong Kirk.
you can get a dvd of the the best of ITV wrestling, world of sport and all that good stuff. look out for a young Fit Finlay on there!
when LWT axed britsh wrestling in 1988 this was a tragedy yes big daddy giant haystacks and so many others ate no longer with us thats why we want it back. LWT is no more so as for ITV bringing it back maybe michael grade if hes like his unlce LEW then it should come back for the 21st century.
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pb wrote:
> Ah, the glory days of Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Young David
> (Davey Boy Smith aka WWF British Bulldog), John Savage, Kid
> Chocolate et al.
>
> ITV's wrestling was a site to behold. It wasn't as acrobatic as
> American Wrestling, or with quite so much drama, but it was all
> about technique and actual wrestling, where the outcome wasn't
> decided before the match and the whole thing wasn't scripted.
>
> During the 1980's British wrestling started to change, to make
> it appeal to a wider audience. This is the time everyone
> remembers from ITV wrestling, with Big Daddy in a shiny leotard
> and all the showmanship that went with the big named, often
> masked, wrestlers.
>
> It was probably due to the World Wrestling Federation that the
> show was eclipsed and finally cancelled by Greg D**e, but I
> think it would be time now for a resurgence. I'm sure there are
> plenty of would be British wrestlers and who wouldn't want to see
> this form of sport back on TV, where outcomes are decided on the
> day and the winner is the best wrestler.
>
> So, I say bring back ITV Wrestling. We might even find
> ourselves a new Big Daddy to champion the sport...
> Ah, the glory days of Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Young David
> (Davey Boy Smith aka WWF British Bulldog), John Savage, Kid
> Chocolate et al.
>
> ITV's wrestling was a site to behold. It wasn't as acrobatic as
> American Wrestling, or with quite so much drama, but it was all
> about technique and actual wrestling, where the outcome wasn't
> decided before the match and the whole thing wasn't scripted.
>
> During the 1980's British wrestling started to change, to make
> it appeal to a wider audience. This is the time everyone
> remembers from ITV wrestling, with Big Daddy in a shiny leotard
> and all the showmanship that went with the big named, often
> masked, wrestlers.
>
> It was probably due to the World Wrestling Federation that the
> show was eclipsed and finally cancelled by Greg D**e, but I
> think it would be time now for a resurgence. I'm sure there are
> plenty of would be British wrestlers and who wouldn't want to see
> this form of sport back on TV, where outcomes are decided on the
> day and the winner is the best wrestler.
>
> So, I say bring back ITV Wrestling. We might even find
> ourselves a new Big Daddy to champion the sport...
hm. I'll have to re-watch it. Perhaps my view has been tainted by the years and those ever-present rose tinted glasses!
I just remember that there was two different styles, one seemed to be proper wrestling and the other was for wrestlers like Big Daddy who were there for the show...
I just remember that there was two different styles, one seemed to be proper wrestling and the other was for wrestlers like Big Daddy who were there for the show...
:-D
Plus wasn't there a ton of scandals also about Shadow and Warrior and others using Steroids and such. Shadow leaving was another blow to the show as he was awesome
Plus wasn't there a ton of scandals also about Shadow and Warrior and others using Steroids and such. Shadow leaving was another blow to the show as he was awesome
Kawada wrote:
> Jet getting injured and leaving probably had alot to do with the
> Gladiators viewing figures going down, all the men turned off
> :-D
Hmm, I doubt 'men' is quite correct... 'Pre-pubescent boys' would probably be more acurate...
> Jet getting injured and leaving probably had alot to do with the
> Gladiators viewing figures going down, all the men turned off
> :-D
Hmm, I doubt 'men' is quite correct... 'Pre-pubescent boys' would probably be more acurate...
Jet getting injured and leaving probably had alot to do with the Gladiators viewing figures going down, all the men turned off :-D
Ohh...Celebrity Wrestling...man did that ever suck.
They did and it did and it sucked
If ITV were to bring back wrestling I'd worry it might turn into something like Gladiators. Used to be a big hit but for some reason viewing figures went down.
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