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1552 Pages of British wrestling history
New to Heritage Week Beginning 4th October …..
04 October 2026
NEW IN PEOPLE/WRESTLERS A-Z
Spiros Arion
A light heavyweight, known as the “Jewish whirlwind,” whose rugged style was never going to make him a fan’s favourite.
04 October 2026
NEW IN PEOPLE/WRESTLERS A-Z
Jackie McCann
Superb wrestling expertise plus stunning looks equals Jackie McCann….
04 October 2026
NEW IN PEOPLE/WRESTLERS A-Z
Al Fontayne
A light heavyweight, known as the “Jewish whirlwind,” whose rugged style was never going to make him a fan’s favourite.
01 October
DAILY IN THE TALK WRESTLING FORUM
Careers Early and Late
Ron Heritage goes in search of the earliest and latest documented appearance of a wrestler every day in October. We challenge you to fine one earlier or later, and please do make comments about any wrestler on the bill.
01 October
DAILY IN THE TALK WRESTLING FORUM
Today In October
What happened on this day in wrestling history? This is the place to find out and hopefully add your own anniversaries and events.
204 October, 2026
NEWSLETTER
Wrestling Heritage Newsletter
Every week Wrestling Heritage produces a newsletter with even more information and memories of British wrestling in years gone by. The newsletter is available to all members of the Wrestling Heritage website. Membership is free and easy. More memories, more background, more fun
New to Heritage Week Beginning 27th September …..
27 September 2026
NEW IN PEOPLE/WRESTLERS A-Z
Terri Kruger
“One of the best.” Not our words, but those of Eddie Rose, and no one would know better.
27 September 2026
NEW IN EVENTS/THE RUSLAN PAPERS
The Evolution of The Species
The remainder of a major new series as Ruslan Pashayev takes us back to the beginning and traces the development of the sport we loved.
27 September
DAILY IN THE TALK WRESTLING FORUM
Moments In North America
Heritage time traveller Ron Historyo goes globetrotting and uncovers the Brits in North America.
27 September
DAILY IN THE TALK WRESTLING FORUM
This Week’s Anniversaries
Every day the Talk Wrestling Forum brings news of that day’s wrestling anniversaries. You are invited to comment and add more.
Join us to discover just what was occurring.
| Most Viewed Pages This Week |
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| 1. Andy Robin |
| 2. Mitzi Mueller |
| 3. Jodie Lee |
| 4. Farewell To The Queen |
| 5. Paula Valdez |
| 6. Steve Grey |
| 7. Evolution of The Species |
| 8. Catweazle |
| 9. On The Trail of Bert Royal |
| 10. The Chronicles of Lancashire Wrestling |
New to Heritage Week Beginning 20th September …..
20 September 2026
NEW IN EVENTS/THE RUSLAN PAPERS
The Evolution of The Species
In a major new series Ruslan Pashayev takes us back to the beginning and traces the development of the sport we loved.
20 September 2026
NEW IN PEOPLE/WRESTLERS A-Z
Mike Young
We have two outstanding memories of our visit to the Isle of Man in the early 1970s – the vibrant wrestling scene and the cost of coffee on the ferry from Liverpool to Douglas. Both made their mark.
Read our tribute to Mike Young.
New to Heritage Week Beginning 13th September …..
17 September, 2026
NEWS
Wrestlers Reunion Scotland
Photos and reports from this year’s Reunion in Ayr.
16 September 2026
NEWS
Death of The Hungarian Ironman
Sad news received of the death of Lorant Baranyi, aged 92, making him one of the oldest British professional wrestling. Lorant had become a forgotten man until re-discovered by Heritage a few years ago. What a story we found…
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