Wrestling overseas, on this day, we have Main Mask's favourite, Tony Cassio who was in winning form, beating Emilio Lamban, in Barcelona, Spain, on this day in 1963.
And it's Reunion day again. Probably a smaller crowd due to Covid but i'm sure everyone will enjoy themselves.
Ron's bills are always of interest, especially when we see those shadowy figures like Taffy Jones appear. Taffy was one of Ron's (re-)discoveries. The much discussed Black Knight again, named this time as Tommy Hooton. That's what we originally thought, though we had him as Bob Hooton. Following discussion we came up with this current entry. Maybe someone can develop the investigation.
Tommy the Demon
A well known name of the 1930s and 1940s there is as much mystery surrounding the identity of Tommy the Demon as any masked man. We come across Tommy the Demon in 1934, “The Hurricane He Man” from Doncaster, he weighed around 10 stones and was said to be a bit of a whirlwind, a friend and training partner of Jack Pye.
The billing seems pretty consistent during the 1930s. Until the promoter at Nelson, in 1935, announces that Tommy Mack was the wrestler known as Tommy Demon. His lead was followed by others and we find Tommy Mack on posters with the tag line of Tommy the Demon. As Tommy Mack was also billed from Doncaster that seems simple enough. Until January 1953 that is when we find Tommy the Demon previously known as the Black Knight until unmasked and revealed as Bob Hooton.
So, one Tommy the Demon or two?
Or more?
The name Tommy the Demon (that is Tommy Mack and/or Bob Hooton) disappeared in 1953. The name resurfaced again in 1958, an apparently much heavier man working for the independent promoters.
Wrestler Al Tarzo told us "I remember Tommy the Demon very well. Once I travelled to a show in Redruth, we travelled in Red Callaghan's VW caravette. When we arrived in Redruth Red went to collect a brand new caravette. Not getting much sleep due to the fact we left Thursday evening for Friday night and travelled back after the show Red's nerves were a bit ragged. We really aggravated Red by telling him that Tommy was putting his feet on the seats of his new motor. That journey almost ended with a knock out. But Tommy was an all round joker and decent in my book."
So two or three Tommy the Demons? Here’s another. The name was used again by promoter Max Crabtree for wrestler Tommy Stewart in the 1980s.
8th August 2004 saw a bumper Wrestlers' Reunion with plenty of fans present, alongside Mick McManus and scores of famous wrestlers, including Kalmen Gaston and Joe Cornelius. This renewal commemorated the recent passing of Pat Roach.
On This Day- 8TH AUGUST at The SPA ROYAL HALL in BRIDLINGTON- We See
Another Great RELWYSKOW Bill with Our Friend COLIN JOYNSON Tagging with
IAN GILMOUR against The 'Double-Belted' ROYALS!!
Can't See PETER KAYE- Not Yet TALLY-HO!- Having Much of a Chance to Beat
CLAY THOMSON?- The Erstwhile 'STUBBY' Was a Very Good Submission
Wrestler Though-His Only Chance Really as Pinning CLAY Was too unlikely!
He Went 3 Years Once without Being Pinned!!
BREAKS and VEIDOR are Among Other Notables On This Show!!
MAIN MASK
08 August 1928
Birth of Al Hayes
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Wrestling overseas, on this day, we have Main Mask's favourite, Tony Cassio who was in winning form, beating Emilio Lamban, in Barcelona, Spain, on this day in 1963.
On our TV screens, on this day in 1964: -
Ian Campbell v Gordon Nelson
Cliff Belshaw v Ron Oakley
Ed Capelli v Ivan Penzekoff
Ray Fury v Clayton Thomson
And it's Reunion day again. Probably a smaller crowd due to Covid but i'm sure everyone will enjoy themselves.
Ron's bills are always of interest, especially when we see those shadowy figures like Taffy Jones appear. Taffy was one of Ron's (re-)discoveries. The much discussed Black Knight again, named this time as Tommy Hooton. That's what we originally thought, though we had him as Bob Hooton. Following discussion we came up with this current entry. Maybe someone can develop the investigation.
Tommy the Demon
A well known name of the 1930s and 1940s there is as much mystery surrounding the identity of Tommy the Demon as any masked man. We come across Tommy the Demon in 1934, “The Hurricane He Man” from Doncaster, he weighed around 10 stones and was said to be a bit of a whirlwind, a friend and training partner of Jack Pye.
The billing seems pretty consistent during the 1930s. Until the promoter at Nelson, in 1935, announces that Tommy Mack was the wrestler known as Tommy Demon. His lead was followed by others and we find Tommy Mack on posters with the tag line of Tommy the Demon. As Tommy Mack was also billed from Doncaster that seems simple enough. Until January 1953 that is when we find Tommy the Demon previously known as the Black Knight until unmasked and revealed as Bob Hooton.
So, one Tommy the Demon or two?
Or more?
The name Tommy the Demon (that is Tommy Mack and/or Bob Hooton) disappeared in 1953. The name resurfaced again in 1958, an apparently much heavier man working for the independent promoters.
Wrestler Al Tarzo told us "I remember Tommy the Demon very well. Once I travelled to a show in Redruth, we travelled in Red Callaghan's VW caravette. When we arrived in Redruth Red went to collect a brand new caravette. Not getting much sleep due to the fact we left Thursday evening for Friday night and travelled back after the show Red's nerves were a bit ragged. We really aggravated Red by telling him that Tommy was putting his feet on the seats of his new motor. That journey almost ended with a knock out. But Tommy was an all round joker and decent in my book."
So two or three Tommy the Demons? Here’s another. The name was used again by promoter Max Crabtree for wrestler Tommy Stewart in the 1980s.
8th August 2004 saw a bumper Wrestlers' Reunion with plenty of fans present, alongside Mick McManus and scores of famous wrestlers, including Kalmen Gaston and Joe Cornelius. This renewal commemorated the recent passing of Pat Roach.