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
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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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