Whilst looking on eBay last night, I stumbled upon an old ITV Wrestling film featuring Big Daddy and Bert Royal in action. However, as previously discussed a hefty price tag of £700! A snip at the price for a serious collector. Maybe more vintage ITV wrestling footage will surface?
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I’m sure that the Bert Royal versus Peter Preston bout, was a good one.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393861654469?hash=item5bb3fbe7c5:g:9PoAAOSwaTRh3Ffp The screenshots and descriptions definitely show this is from an overseas sale. It has the ITC branding and is in black and white despite coming from 1972 when it would have been broadcast in colour (Casanova-Wilson is already on YouTube from the TV broadcast.) One interesting point is the three matches come from different tapings/broadcasts, suggesting ITC were selling them in a mix-and-match form.
There was one that popped up a number of years ago that had the “ITC” (Lew Grade’s company) branding, indicating that it was intended for international sale. I believe it had a Jones/Rocco bout!