Dynamite Kid

Professional wrestler and tag team champion

Dynamite Kid - Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born

December 5th, 1958
66 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

England

Links & References

A prominent professional wrestler from England, achieved fame during the 1980s as part of the tag team The British Bulldogs alongside Davey Boy Smith. Notable for exceptional technical wrestling skills and high-flying maneuvers, contributed significantly to the popularity of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the company’s expansion era. Retired from in-ring competition in the early 1990s due to health issues but remained influential in the wrestling community through mentorship and training of future wrestlers. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019, solidifying a legacy within the sport.

Wrestled as part of The British Bulldogs

Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019

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