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1562 Pages of British wrestling history
18 October 2026
NEW IN EVENTS/MOMENTS IN TIME
Mick’s Short Jab
Wrestling Heritage and the Talk Wrestling Forum has often cited the dubious tactics of a few promoters for their attempts to mislead members of the public by advertising wrestlers who they knew would never appear…..
18 October 2026
NEW IN PEOPLE/WRESTLERS A-Z
John Naylor
Standing on the top rope facing the audience, a backwards summersault on to his astonished opponent and the most likely result was a pinfall for John Naylor.
1 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.
18 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.
18 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
04 October 2026
NEW IN PEOPLE/WRESTLERS A-Z
Spiros Arion
Spiros Arion, The Greek Colossus, who had been born in Egypt on 3rd September, 1940, to Greek parents, stood 6 feet 6 inches tall, and was a successful wrestler around the world.
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.
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.
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.
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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