From over the pond came Mighty John Quinn The World Title he did want to win But first he met Shirley Who splashed him quite early He saw stars as he lay in the ring

There once was a wrestler called Ricky Who's dance training made him well tricky With his quick dancing feet I saw him beat Street Next time, poor Ade pulled a sickie

There once was a big lad named Shirley Big, strong and tough, very burly When he butted his belly Their legs turned to jelly So his bouts always finished well early

If true that is sad. One of my favourite villains, who really could wrestle. R.I.P. Peter Kaye.

R.I.P. Black Jack - saw him wrestle many times, cannot recall any wins but always riled up the crowd. Great entertainer.

Thanks Peter, sounds like a good match!

R.I.P. Brian, one of the greats that I don't remember seeing live. Anyone ever see him in tag matches?

R.I.P Jimmy - true wrestling legend.

Sad news. R.I.P.

Yes Anglo, that is a good point you make. Different countries, different tastes, eh? And Bill, I agree, Pac is excellent. Also Kip Sabian, who is actually from my home town!

'I remember seeing someone on a bill near Great Yarmouth called the Mummy taking on Danny Lynch' In the late 1970's/early 1980's Jackie Pallo promoted shows in Gt Yarmouth and The Mummy often featured. Was this the same man? He would stand motionless in his corner until the bell rang. I remember he partnered The Wildman of Borneo in tag against Pallo and Son and when they lost, he and The Wildman turned on each other! Very entertaining!

I did witness Pete Roberts act as a heel a couple of times. Once against Ray Steele where Roberts wouldn't let him get up off the canvas, then turned on the crowd. The other time against Sandy Scott, who was a local favourite. Never really understood why as he was very popular with the crowd.

Sad news. A great performer. Remember seeing him and Pete Roberts walking along before a show one night and I asked if they were going to win - Sid scowled 'I always win!' R.I.P. Sid.

Merry Christmas Guys!!!!

Would this be the same Billy Whitecloud who wrestled for Jackie Pallo promotions? If so, I saw him wrestle live several times including against Johnny Kincaid and a young Dave Finlay. Always an all action bout.

While I fully understand why people did not like Big Daddy matches, personally I found some of them entertaining, even though they were predictable. At my local venue one August Bank Holiday weekend, the place was sold out - it was standing room only - and the atmosphere was ELECTRIC!!! Never saw it like that again. When Daddys music started up, the noise was deafening. Daddy marched around the outside of the ring, shaking hands with everybody he could and he even lifted up one little girl and put his top hat on her - I can still see her smile now! I saw Daddy being partnered by many different wrestlers such as Steve Grey, Kid McCoy, Ian McGregor etc. What other bout could you see Danny Collins slap King Kong Kirk around the face? In my opinion, good entertainment. As a side note, my Dad got me interested in wrestling as a young boy and it was he who took me to watch it live and I was hooked. When my father died two years ago, we were not sure what music to have at his funeral (as he was not big on music) so I suggested ' WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED'. Brought back many happy memories and still does!

Thanks for the replies, very interesting stuff. Norfolk Snake - wow, that is good to know. I could not say if it was your friend as really cannot remember his name but yes, the guy was shortish - although next to Haystacks, who wasn't?!!!

Norfolk Snake - yes it was!

No! But would love to have seen them. Maybe in a tag against Marty Jones and someone like Alan Kilby or Chic Cullen.

Do not recall seeing him live but many times on TV. Another terrific wrestler. R.I.P. Zoltan.