Oh Louie louie Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Now this was entertainment. The crowd was better than the wrestlers. The most violent gang there was a gaggle of women aged 50 plus who stubbed cigs out on wrestlers legs. There was one guy in the gang i think his name was austin and he wore a hat with a fake fruitbowl on. One day there was a melee and the fruit on his hat went everywhere. Anyone have any memories of the wrestling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: Now this was entertainment. The crowd was better than the wrestlers. The most violent gang there was a gaggle of women aged 50 plus who stubbed cigs out on wrestlers legs. There was one guy in the gang i think his name was austin and he wore a hat with a fake fruitbowl on. One day there was a melee and the fruit on his hat went everywhere. Anyone have any memories of the wrestling? My memories are watching it on a Saturday lunchtime with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slacker Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Super said: My memories are watching it on a Saturday lunchtime with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks! Must have been awful cramped on your sofa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Now this was entertainment. The crowd was better than the wrestlers. The most violent gang there was a gaggle of women aged 50 plus who stubbed cigs out on wrestlers legs. There was one guy in the gang i think his name was austin and he wore a hat with a fake fruitbowl on. One day there was a melee and the fruit on his hat went everywhere. Anyone have any memories of the wrestling? Often went with an older cousin in mid 60's … (gawd, I was only about ten/eleven, school nights too! no wonder I'm a bit thick :laugh: ) .. Remember once taking a wrestling program to school from the previous night, was showing it to a couple of other kids during lessons when the teacher spotted us... was called to front of class to show 'everyone what was so interesting' and was promptly put into a playful headlock by Mr Bennett (the teacher). Was in the final year of primary school at time so 10/11 was about right.. teachers were more fun in those days I guess. Those Colston Hall wrestling nights were good fun, and all the 'stars' that came on IT V's World Of Sport (with Dickie Davis before the Football results/Pools check on Saturday afternoon) used to appear 'live' at the Colston Hall during their weekly tours of the country, it was amazing seeing how wound up and crazy, otherwise normal people, in the audiences used to get, little old grannies etc really used to go for it! :laugh:. It was streets ahead of the over hyped Americanised version WWF style that most people are aware of nowadays, just like 'real' football back then the stars weren't pampered millionaires, things were 'grittier' and more authentic (in a fake way of course ) It was all very 'real' for many of the audiences and fans though! PS.. Loved the old Colston Hall (& venues like it around the country), the top music gigs etc were great, affordable and accessible big big stars appeared frequently .. Good times, tch, where did it all go wrong eh? (pps.. Just heard the Llandroger Trow pub is about to close too, another bit of Bristol tradition soon to be lost forever! Sad ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 My mum, dad and sister went to the Colston Hall for the wrestling. I was less enamoured and went a couple of times. I recall seeing Rollerball Rocco (my dad's favourite), certainly Big Daddy, maybe Giant Haystacks. And yes, the granny waving her handbag at ringside did happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: (pps.. Just heard the Llandroger Trow pub is about to close too, another bit of Bristol tradition soon to be lost forever! Sad ) A major part of my sixth form social life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undy English Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Now this was entertainment. The crowd was better than the wrestlers. The most violent gang there was a gaggle of women aged 50 plus who stubbed cigs out on wrestlers legs. There was one guy in the gang i think his name was austin and he wore a hat with a fake fruitbowl on. One day there was a melee and the fruit on his hat went everywhere. Anyone have any memories of the wrestling? When I was a nipper in the early 90s we were WWF obsessed and I had one of my birthday parties there. It was hilarious and wild. There was this woman who used to go every week apparently. She sat ringside and used to get up and bang the ring loudly during matches. She had 2 security guards to herself most of the time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 26, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Now this was entertainment. The crowd was better than the wrestlers. The most violent gang there was a gaggle of women aged 50 plus who stubbed cigs out on wrestlers legs. There was one guy in the gang i think his name was austin and he wore a hat with a fake fruitbowl on. One day there was a melee and the fruit on his hat went everywhere. Anyone have any memories of the wrestling? That sounds like a guy known as Mad Eli, he was a real eccentric type who used to sit ringside to whip up the crowd etc Used to get front row seats at Weston every THursday night as a kid to watch, had a friend that his dad was part of the security team at the Winter Gardens (where the wrestling was held) so was lucky enough to meet the wrestlers after their bouts. Giant Haystacks (Martin) was one of the funniest people I met, him and Dave Findlay (who incidently now works for the WWE in America) were always on a wind up to the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Rip Pat roach. I recall a early scene in auf wiedersehen the 3 geordies saying newcastle united are better than bristol bloody rovers. Bomber stood up and said im city mate and oz soon backed off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 My mum used to watch the wrestling Saturday afternoons, Jackie Pallo , Mick McManus, Kendo Nagasaki ... it was never the same for me when I realised it was ‘ fixed ‘ ( probably the same year that I found out Father Christmas didn’t exist ! ) It didn’t stop us kids copying their moves though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Saint and greavsie then big daddy vs giant haystacks. Did life get any better? Big daddys real name was shirley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Think it was on World of Sport wasn't it on a Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Saint and greavsie then big daddy vs giant haystacks. Did life get any better? Big daddys real name was shirley. Shirley not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 My Nan from Withywood was banned for a while as she "attacked" everybody but Mick McManus :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Major Isewater said: My mum used to watch the wrestling Saturday afternoons, Jackie Pallo , Mick McManus, Kendo Nagasaki ... it was never the same for me when I realised it was ‘ fixed ‘ ( probably the same year that I found out Father Christmas didn’t exist ! ) It didn’t stop us kids copying their moves though. World of Sport's wrestling coverage from some exotic location like Bracknell leisure centre was a staple of my dad's Saturday when I was a kid. He'd go to the pub at lunch, come back, eat, pass-out in His chair (but woe betide anyone who tried to change the channel to Grandstand), and yet somehow wake up in time for the classified check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 12 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: World of Sport's wrestling coverage from some exotic location like Bracknell leisure centre was a staple of my dad's Saturday when I was a kid. He'd go to the pub at lunch, come back, eat, pass-out in His chair (but woe betide anyone who tried to change the channel to Grandstand), and yet somehow wake up in time for the classified check. Simpler times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare on a Monday night was our wrestling venue. I remember one old dear trying to pull Kendo Nagasaki's mask off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Went a few times with my dad, to young to remember to much but yes the crowds were really loud and animated, audience participation at it's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Fiale said: Went a few times with my dad, to young to remember to much but yes the crowds were really loud and animated, audience participation at it's best. You could be talking about The Gate a few decades ago... before the seats went in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: You could be talking about The Gate a few decades ago... before the seats went in. Well I remember going to AG as a kid as well, though to be honest I used to get bored. It wasn't until I was about 12 / 13 that I really enjoyed going and having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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