It was reported on the 4th February 2024 by Mal Sanders that 'Bully Boy Ian Muir has passed away aged 81 years of age. May he now RIP.

It has been reported that Ralph Ward who hailed from Lincolnshire and wrestled in the 1960s and 70s paased away on the 9th December 2023. May he now Rest in Peace.

It has been reported by The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake that Billy Two Rivers has passed away in Kahnawake, Quebec on the 12th February 2023, at the age of 87. May he RIP.

It has been announced by his family that Norwich based wrestler Tony Barron passed away on the 31st January after a long illness. Tony worked for Max Crabtree as well as independent promoters throughout his career. May Tony now RIP as he takes his rightful place in the Dressing Room in the Sky.

Sad news received this morning (17th April) that Tony 'Banger' Walsh passed away peacefully on the 16th April. As many will know Banger had been suffering from Alzheimers for a number of years. May Tony now RIP and condolences to his family and friends.

It has been confirmed that 'Cowboy' Rick Hunter passed away on the morning of the 8th February 2022 aged 85 years of age. Rick toured the UK in the early 1980s. May Rick now RIP.

I am looking for anyone who may have a poster with Blackpools Jim Green on it. He wrestled late 50s/early 60s. Any help would be appreciated as if none of the members here can help we have no chance of ever finding one !!!!.

On behalf of the British Wrestlers Reunion I would like to send the warmest of Christmas wishes to all of your members and hope that the festive season is a good one for you all and that 2022 brings you all good health and happiness. We would like to thank everyone who attended this years Reunion and we look forward to welcoming many of you back on Sunday 14th August 2022 as we celebrate 25 years at The Bridges Public House and at the same time paying tribute to both Wayne and Sarah Bridges who ensured that for so many years the Reunion continued and became the success it did. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing many of you in 2022.

The following statement has been issued by the British Wrestlers Reunion:- This year the British Wrestlers Reunion reached a milestone in its history when it celebrated its 30th birthday. Sadly, the Reunion was not the celebration we had planned or hoped for. However, as the late host Wayne Bridges used to say though 'no matter what, the show must go on'.....and it did. Despite all of the setbacks we are pleased that everyone who attended commended us on another good day and stated how they all enjoyed it. Since the Reunion many have discussed its future and whether we carry on and we have had many discussions with wrestlers, fellow Reunions and fans to gauge their opinion. We can now confirm that taking everything into account the British Wrestlers Reunion are not about to ring the final bell and we will be back for the 31st Reunion on Sunday 14th August 2022. We would like to thank everyone for your continued support. The Reunion is not about the people who run it but those that attend each and every year, without you we have no Reunion, so please come and join us on the 14th August, make more memories with us and, like us, show your respect and remember all of those that have gone before us, they worked hard to leave a legacy, lets honour all of them because without them none of us would be where we are today.

I am saddened to report that I have been notified earlier today that 'Cyanide' Sid Cooper passed away yesterday. May he now RIP.

I know this is a real long shot but has anyone here got a poster or a programme where both Wayne Bridges and Peter Maivia appeared on the same show (not necessarily against each other) as we are looking for one to include in a documentary that is about to go into production. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The British Wrestlers Reunion are deeply saddened to announce the death of Frank Rimer. Frank died of natural causes, quietly in his sleep, with no pain on the 12th February 2021. Frank was fit and healthy the day before, so we are all very shocked but the comforting thing is knowing he went to bed the night before just like any other night, with no fear, no hurt, and with only love in his heart. Although Frank had undergone a hip replacement operation in December he was recovering well and was back driving his car and doing some shopping etc, he had also had his first Covid jab and had no side effects. When we last spoke to him on Wednesday 10th February he was in fine form and was keeping himself busy during lockdown although he was keen to get back to his allotment which he loved tending to and had won awards for in recent years. Frank was everyones friend, he was a legend in wrestling and had done it all. He was very instrumental in making the British Wrestlers Reunion the great success it is today and his sudden passing has devastated us all. A full obituary has been posted to the Reunion website and Frank has also been added to the Dressing Room in the Sky. Joe D'Orazio, Sarah Bridges and myself send our condolences to Franks family and friends at this very sad time and may he now RIP.

The British Wrestlers Reunion are deeply saddened to have to announce that former British Lightweight Champion Zoltan Boscik passed away peacefully earlier today aged 81 years in the care home in which he was residing in Christchurch, New Zealand with his wife Suzanne at his bedside holding his hand. We send our condolences to Zoltans family and friends at this sad time.

The British Wrestlers Reunion have been asked to advise everyone as to the changes relating to Wayne Bridges funeral. As previously advised it was the intention for Wayne to remain at the undertakers until such time as Government restrictions were eased and mourners were allowed at funerals. Unfortunately, it would appear that there are no immediate plans for increased mourners to be allowed and therefore Waynes funeral will now take place on Friday 12th June at 14.00 hours. The funeral will be broadcast live on the internet and details on how to log on are as follows: Log on to www.obitus.com then in the top right hand corner enter Username: Gumo4756 then enter Password: 134032 then click log in. The service screen will come on and the chapel will show 5 minutes before the start of the service. Tips for watching the webcast: If you are unfamiliar with using an internet service of this type, consider whether they could ask for assistance from a friend or family member Check the internet connection to your device is stable and good quality –the best results tend to be from a wired network Try to avoid watching webcasts on mobile data connections and use Wi-Fi if at all possible Ensure that any updates or background tasks on the device have been cleared or completed – it is possible that these may interfere with the connection. If sharing a Wi-Fi connection with other devices, it’s sensible to ask other users not to use the internet during the webcast, - this may interfere or weaken with the connection If the webcast view is static or does not start on time, try to refresh the browser For anyone who wishes to make a donation in Waynes memory this can be done by clicking on the following link or sending payment to Woollard & Kent Funeral Services, 128 Tanerterton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AN. All donations will go to The British Heart Foundation. Donation link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/wkfs-waynebridges

More sad news to report I am afraid as we have today received word that Al Marshall has sadly passed away. All will be greatly missed. I know he was a great contributor to many sites. RIP Al.

The British Wrestlers Reunion are deeply saddened to announce the passing yesterday morning of former World Heavyweight Champion and Reunion host Wayne Bridges who died peacefully due to kidney failure in hospital with his wife Sarah at his bedside. We are all deeply shocked at Bills passing. Bill was without doubt one of the greatest wrestlers this country ever produced and he will be sadly missed by us all. We would please ask that you respect the families privacy at this very sad time. RIP Wayne Bridges a true legend.