A great name for wrestling. I found him in 1954, one of his matches at the St James Hall against Jim boyle. I wondered if Bernard recalled him.
Nonga Womba visited Britain in February, 1954 and we have uncovered a handful of matches. Real life couldn’t quite match wrestling but Nonga Womba's real name almost equalled his wrestling persona. Born in British Guyana his name was Henwood Adrian. His wrestling activities were merely a means to an end as Henwood was an artist, using wrestling to support his pursuit of art. He claimed to have encountered Norman Morrell by chance in Paris, resulting in Morrell inviting him to Britain where he lodged in Bradford.
Opponents included Emile Poilve, Len Britton and Robert McDonald.
in todays climate don't think they would have got away with that name
Nonga Womba, Bongawomba ... such a mundane everyday name that it's easy to overlook.
Maybe you're right, Hack, and there were two of them. I have the same problem with Mike and Colin Bennett.
Hi Hack. I remember the name appearing once at Newcastle, but can't place the face.
No recollections ,I'm afraid.
Hope NONGA made some WONGA!!
I'll see if I have Anything on him!
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Incredible name!