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Has any one got any information on an old wrestling friend of mine, his name is Arnould Van Heiden, He used to live in yhe East End of London, he had a shoe shop called footwear mantainance, the council bought him out under a compulsary purchase order, they relocated him somewhere near Dagenhan, so the cou ncil told me. that was some 30 years ago, any information would be greatli appreciated
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HAs anyone got any information on a Wrestler callled Johnny Angel ? from the 50s /60s /70s ? i had the pleasure of spending time with him and his Family in DErbyshire and my home County of Yorkshire before he sadly passed away .i was wondering if any one could help me fill in the blanks please on this wonderful man .thank you
What a great site this is. I remember as a very young boy going to the Coronation Ballroom in Ramsgate to watch the likes of Mick McManus, Steve Viedor, Jackie Pallo, Johnny Kwango etc and standing in the dressing room area collecting autographs from the wrestlers.
Great site keep it up lads, it brings back many memories of going around with my dad (Mell Riss) as a young boy and watching my dad wrestle, but my dad was at the end of his career in the mid seventies but i still remember how many famous wrestlers who knew him and who i meet on our travels. I would have loved to see him in his hayday back in the early sixties.
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Nigel
11:41 AM on August 18, 2010
What a wonderful site Wrestling Heritage I came upon this site by accident reading all through it brought all the memories flooding back to me when I would watch the Wrestling on the Television and go to the Locarno in Swindon in the 60's i'm going to come back to this site again it's great cheers Wrestling Heritage keep it coming Nigel.
GREAT STUFF LADS, LOTS TO READ, LOTS OF BACKROUND INFO AND LOTS TO TAKE YOU BACK
TO THOSE HAPPY TIMES AND PLACES .
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE MANY,MANY HAPPY NIGHTS SPENT AT THE NEWCASTLE CITY HALL
IN THE 1970s WITH MANY OF THESE GREAT PERFORMERS AND LETS NOT FORGET ENTERTAINERS.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WITH THE ARCHIVE. CHEERS TO EVERYONE.
TO THOSE HAPPY TIMES AND PLACES .
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE MANY,MANY HAPPY NIGHTS SPENT AT THE NEWCASTLE CITY HALL
IN THE 1970s WITH MANY OF THESE GREAT PERFORMERS AND LETS NOT FORGET ENTERTAINERS.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WITH THE ARCHIVE. CHEERS TO EVERYONE.
I really couldn't tear myself away from the history pages.Those by "ray" and the story of Norman Morell were fascinating and so well written.
As the Wrestling Historian for the Briritsh (Olympic)Wrestling Association who was introduced to pro wrestling in the 40,s I fully appreciate the knowledge and skill required to produce those pieces.
Thank you
As the Wrestling Historian for the Briritsh (Olympic)Wrestling Association who was introduced to pro wrestling in the 40,s I fully appreciate the knowledge and skill required to produce those pieces.
Thank you
All Tug Wilson related comments should be placed in the related forum topic area under TALK WRESTLING at the top right of the site home page. We will continue to remove comments made here that are not about the site as a whole. Please use the forum.
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Emma Van Duyts
09:44 AM on July 06, 2010
Very excited to see an old poster featuring my grandfather, Van Dutz. The Site is fantastic! Thank you!
Many thanks to the Riot Squad for producing this excellent site.
It's so nice to see a genuine British wrestling web site. Fed up of WWF, WCW, and all the other wannabe wrestling federations!! Sorry if I upset admirers/fans of US wrestling.....its just not the same as seeing McManus, Kellet, Bell, Faulkner et al who entertained the nation for many, many years both on saturday afternoons (and sometimes late nights) and in wrestling venues across the country. Huddersfield Town Hall was 'my' venue.....the likes of watching 'Goldbelt' Maxine, Masambula, Logan & Breaks in person was fantastic!!!....halcyon days....if only they could return. My personal thanks to ALL the wrestlers who have entertained over the years.....condolences for those who have departed to the square ring in Heaven and hearty respect to the owners/administrators of this brilliant site. Thankyou.
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T Pym
03:56 PM on May 04, 2010
It a great site for the wrestling world the articals are first class I wrestled and trained in Camden Town with the Cortez brothers Peter and Jon also Zolton Bolchek and knew Demetrious the owner and Greek Heavyweight champion in his day I was made to pack up when I married.Regards Pym
What a great site I am so pleased to see so many old pals, its a wonderful way of jogging your memory banks and bring back the good times. I put on a Open Air Show at the London Irish Rugby Club near Kempton Park Racecourse. A big Charity Peofessional Wrestling Tournament, the bill was very impressive with Johnny Kwango, Steve Veidor, Killer Kowalski, Johnny Kincaid, Jim Martell I can't remember the rest. It was to raise money for the Round Table at Ashford, I think Johnny Kwango was involved with that Charity. About 2000 people turned up, mind you there was lots of things going on that day in the Rugby Club's grounds. The weather was great and everything went really well. The Wrestling was in two halves and the crowd packed all around the ring in the field. Everyone gave their best and a load of money was raised for the Charity, a very successful open air Exstavaganza!! Keep up the good work folks and I hope I can persuade The Killer to come to the Reunion in August, see you all there Rik Judo Sands.
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nickie doble
10:35 AM on April 23, 2010
Big bruno Elrington and Gwenda were my nan and grandad.
Growing up in Leigh Park, I used to see them every saturday at their
house in North End. My nan was very glam and my grandad was a big hairy
teddy bear.
Growing up in Leigh Park, I used to see them every saturday at their
house in North End. My nan was very glam and my grandad was a big hairy
teddy bear.
Yinka says...
Very nostalgic. Takes me back to my childhood. This was the period when wrestling was at its peak. Johnny Kwango was my favourite wrestler. Thanks for all the entertainment and excitement. RIP Johnny.
Thanks to the Riot Squad for producing such a great Web Site. I think the introduction of the Photo Galleries is a terific idea. I sure there must be many old wrestlers out there with some great photos that could be posted on this site, so come on it is so easy to put them on the Gallery, if I can do it any one can.
Hi, Its great to catch up with so many old memories.
Does anyone know where Eric Tug Wilson is these days?
He was an old friend of mine from Belfast
Does anyone know where Eric Tug Wilson is these days?
He was an old friend of mine from Belfast
Great coverage of the Rothwell show on the website, keep up the good work.
This is a fantatic site, with many memories, and days that sadly are passed by. Great credit is due to the authors of the site (or webmasters) for taking the trouble to transport us back to 4 p.m. on a Saturday and to hear the tones of Kent Walton again. Those days will always be remembered by true wrestling fans and this site not only explores that day but provides a timeless history of wrestling also.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Johnny Kwango...what a great guy, good wrestler but most of all a gentleman. I met his Daughter at an LDN 'Legend Show' about a years ago, she is a beautiful lady and so very pleasant to chat with, she is very proud of her Dad. I am hoping she will be at The Southern Reunion in August.
Thank you for mentioning Johnny Kwango as the name has stirred so many memories for me, one thing good about getting old is that I can remember 30 + years ago and all those happy times at Dale Martin Shows but I cannot remember much about yesterday. LOL
Thank you for mentioning Johnny Kwango as the name has stirred so many memories for me, one thing good about getting old is that I can remember 30 + years ago and all those happy times at Dale Martin Shows but I cannot remember much about yesterday. LOL
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Yinka
02:32 PM on March 01, 2010
Very nostalgic. Takes me back to my childhood. This was the period when wrestling was at its peak. Johnny Kwango was my favourite wrestler. Thanks for all the entertainment and excitement. RIP Johnny.
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sandra ikin
06:49 PM on January 21, 2010
hiya to all.i enjoyed looking at the site,it brought back many memories,as i knew Dave armstrong very well..i also have a very interesting document ,maybe the only one in existance ...It is a share certificate in the wrestling board of control ...shares 1-5...signed by jack pye and george gregory..1943..the directors.
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keith myatt
12:19 PM on January 02, 2010
Keep the good work up love reading about the golden days of wrestling.
best wishes to all Wrestlers and fans young and old.Keep the world of sport flag flying high.Those were the great days.Please support this site the top wrestling site along with British Wrestlers Reunion check it out.
Great site and great to see so many name of the "seniles" are still around!
Do not blame the moderator(s) for my acceptance to Wrestling Heritage website, I just sneaked on here without them knowing about it ;-)
Great site. Bring back british wrestling to the small screen.
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Peter Kaszefko
01:42 PM on November 02, 2009
i've just looked at this site for the first time. i was excited to see that the son of Albert Wall is a contributor. one of the greatest wrestlers to grace the ring, i hope that Albert is keeping well. I remember well, his epic bouts with the great Bill Robinson. not forgetting the original Kendo Nagasaki. Since the demise of that great era, I have taken little interest in sport, or indeed wrestling.
New to the internet, and just found Wrestling Heritage and very pleased with the informative about the golden age of wrestling. I'm hoping to find, in time more Information/DVD's/ video's that are hard to come by include Johnny Eagles, The White Eagles Tag Team, Andy Robins, Lee Thomas, Johnny Yearsley, Al Miquet, Hell's Angels Tag Team (Street and Barnes).
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dave wall (son of rocky)
02:33 PM on November 01, 2009
hi. very interesting reading. will see if can get some info off dad an get back
Hi Guy's, i've been away but now im back, what a change, it's the works, its the business you have covered everything, it's easy reading. keep up the good work, I am sure i will be contributing a lot to this site in the not to distant future. well done two the both of you.
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Brian James
05:57 AM on October 09, 2009
Fantastic site----------brought back loads of great memories--------------Jack Taylor rules
is a very great site for my masked wrestler hobby. it contributed about 10 different names i didn't have. thank you so much.
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alan roberts
03:29 AM on August 25, 2009
Thankyou for some good memories. I live on the Wirral and went to Liverpool Stadium every Friday in the 60's and 70's. When the Stadium closed down the Floral Pavillion in New Brighton staged wrestling on a regular basis for a while. I remember watching Mighty John Quin, Les Kellett, Johnny Logan, Count Bartelli, and many others. Good Luck with the site.
Best Wishes.
ALAN ROBERTS.
Wirra.
Best Wishes.
ALAN ROBERTS.
Wirra.
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Ray Plunkett
05:20 PM on August 11, 2009
Nice to meet the owner of the site at the Reunion on Sunday
What a great day
What a great day
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dorothy thomas
05:27 PM on August 08, 2009
thank you for piece about the liverpool stadium i have a big thank you about the place as the liverpool stadium was were i meet my husband of 28 years marrage and we have 4 children to prove it so if it was not for the liverpool stadium my huband glyn and myself would not have meet
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Glenys Fryer ( Belshaw )
04:43 PM on July 29, 2009
This site is great nostalgia for me hope its continues to grow and give people wonderful memories ,Thank you
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Ray Plunkett:
Northern Reunion report - Well done.
Nice to see Johnny Allen looking so well 11-Jun-09
Ray Plunkett:
Northern Reunion report - Well done.
Nice to see Johnny Allen looking so well 11-Jun-09
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Islington hercules:
Great to see thisd site developimg so extensively since my comments at its outset, a lot of hard work has gone into providing this enjoyment for everybody. 26-May-09
Islington hercules:
Great to see thisd site developimg so extensively since my comments at its outset, a lot of hard work has gone into providing this enjoyment for everybody. 26-May-09
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G Fryer (belshaw):
Brilliant website researched my father Jack Beaumont one of the Belshaw brothers from wigan thanks so much for the memory 22-May-09
G Fryer (belshaw):
Brilliant website researched my father Jack Beaumont one of the Belshaw brothers from wigan thanks so much for the memory 22-May-09
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Andy Petersen:
Great website. I like the inclusion of the independent wrestlers. 20-May-09
Andy Petersen:
Great website. I like the inclusion of the independent wrestlers. 20-May-09
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Tony Bates:
I was pleased to see that your Homepage features a picture of me executing a flying head scissors on Miguel Santos, I would be interested to know if anyone knows what has happened to Miguel. 13-May-09
Tony Bates:
I was pleased to see that your Homepage features a picture of me executing a flying head scissors on Miguel Santos, I would be interested to know if anyone knows what has happened to Miguel. 13-May-09
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Ray:
Congratulations on the Charlie Green piece "The Lancashire Globetrotter". This is just the kind of stuff that will be lost forever if we don't write it now. A fine article. Just wish that I had written it myself ! 03-May-09
Ray:
Congratulations on the Charlie Green piece "The Lancashire Globetrotter". This is just the kind of stuff that will be lost forever if we don't write it now. A fine article. Just wish that I had written it myself ! 03-May-09
