Thomas “The Dynamite Kid” Billington was born into a boxing family in Golborne, Greater Manchester and excelled at sports in school. the duo defeated Greg (The Hammer) Valentine & Brutus (The Barber) Beefcake to win the World Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania II. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here.
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"Dynamite Kid joined WWE in 1984 with his cousin, Davey Boy Smith , forming one of the most popular tag … In 1984, the Dynamite Kid was paired with Davey Boy Smith in the WWF where they formed the British Bulldogs. "It deeply saddens me to announce the passing of Tom Billington the 'Dynamite Kid.' "Thank you for all the work you’ve done for our country and inspiring so many wrestlers to take a chance on themselves. US Election 2020: Democrats face tight race for control of Senate, New Zealand: Book pulled after author criticises Maori tattoo, A68 iceberg on collision path with South Georgia, US election results: What Trump and Biden still need to clinch victory. Working as the Dynamite Kid, Billington became the toast of Japan where he worked legendary bouts in singles competition. “Dynamite Kid joined WWE in 1984 with his cousin, Davey Boy Smith, forming one of the most popular tag teams of their era, The British Bulldogs. He competed in a six-man bout dubbed "Legends of High-Flying" alongside Dos Caras and Kuniaki Kobayashi against The Great Sasuke, Mil Mascaras, and Tiger Mask. Condolences to Mark and his family. Both wrestlers’ steroid use would take a heavy toll on their health.
In 2013, Billington suffered a stroke and a handful of heart problems. He’d been suffering from a slew of health problems in recent years. “Bruce Hart saw (a) skinny, young Dynamite Kid wrestle in England and was so blown away by his performance that he begged his father to bring the kid to Calgary. For other inquiries, Contact Us. https://t.co/r41WiVPrOb, Gutted to hear about the passing of one of my hero’s and biggest inspirations. Following his time with Stampede Wrestling, Billington took his trade to Japan, where he wrestled for International Pro Wrestling in 1979. Billington’s behavior led to an incident where a furious Jacques Rougeau, Jr. slugged Billington in the mouth with a roll full of quarters. Dynamite Kid went on to work for Stampede Wrestling and in Japan until his final match on October 10, 1996 at a Michinoku Pro event called These Days. “All the smaller, high-flying wrestlers of today owe a debt to the Dynamite Kid.”, Ross said The Dynamite Kid’s speed “just blew all the other wrestlers away.”.