Also known Red Demon, The Skull, The Disciple.
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Brian Alan Thurley was born in Bishops Stortford in April, 1938. When he died seventy two years later he was mourned as the wrestler known as Alan J. Batt. As a youngster Alan had an interest in boxing which he pursued for some time before turning to wrestling. Pursuit of a professional wrestling career was put on hold until he completed nine years serving in the army.
Alan worked mainly for the independent promoters in the 1970s and 1980s, though did some work for Joint Promotions also. Alan J Batt was also the face behind numerous masks on the independent circuit, including those of the Red Demon and The Skull and The Disciple. He died on 16th October, 2010.
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