A&T Promotions, Kellett & Taylor
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Johnny Allan and Eric Taylor were two first class wrestlers who moved into the promotional business in the twilight years of their hugely successful professional wrestling careers. Yorkshire men Allan and Taylor presented tournaments during the 1970s, featuring not just themselves but many other big names.
Both men were highly respected by those who worked for them, not just because of their wrestling knowledge, but because they were both decent, fair minded men for whom to work, “Very good promoters who were always straight and fair with the lads,” Eddie Rose told us. Les Prest told us of the night the takings were very low, which some promoters would use as an excuse for paying less than agreed. When Les offered to take a cut Eric Taylor abruptly rejected the offer and told him wrestlers must have more respect for their own worth.
Eddie Rose, Les Prest and Peter Preston told us of their trips to the West Country working for Allan and Taylor. We are reliably informed by those who attended their shows that their matchmaking and promotional skills were much more creative than their name! Following the retirement of Johnny Allan Les Kellett went into partnership with Eric Taylor. They promoted together for around four years.
Read our tribute to John Allan
Read our tribute to Eric Taylor
Read our tribute to Les Kellett
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