Tom Billington

Tom Billington

Deceased · Born: Dec 5, 1958 · Died: Dec 5, 2018

Personal Details

Height5' 8"
BornDec 5, 1958 Golborne, Lancashire, England
Spouse
  • Dorris "Dot" Billington

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 5, 2018 )
  • Michelle Billington

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Davey Boy Smith (Cousin)

Biography

Thomas Billington, a British professional wrestler of immense renown, is affectionately known by his striking ring moniker, Dynamite Kid. Throughout his remarkable and illustrious career, Billington had the extraordinary privilege of competing in some of the most prestigious and highly respected professional wrestling promotions of his time, including the World Wrestling Federation, a renowned global entity, Stampede Wrestling, a prominent Canadian promotion, All Japan Pro Wrestling, a celebrated Japanese organization, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, a highly esteemed Japanese promotion, during the mid-to-late 1980s, a period marked by significant growth and development in the sport.

As a pivotal component of the illustrious British Bulldogs tag team, alongside his cousin Davey Boy Smith, Billington formed an unbreakable bond that would forever etch their names in the annals of professional wrestling history. This remarkable duo's partnership was characterized by a synergy that was nothing short of remarkable, as they collectively left an indelible mark on the world of professional wrestling.

Throughout his illustrious career, Billington was involved in a plethora of intense and unforgettable rivalries, none more so than those against the likes of the incomparable Tiger Mask in Japan and the esteemed Bret Hart in Canada. These epic clashes, which were marked by a level of intensity and athleticism that was truly awe-inspiring, have been remembered with great fondness by fans and fellow wrestlers alike, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of this remarkable individual.

Thomas Billington, a luminary in the realm of professional wrestling, hails from the quaint and picturesque town of Golborne, situated in the heart of Lancashire, a region in the northwest of England.

Career

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2013
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2011
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2010
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2009
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams as Dynamite Kid - The British Bulldogs
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1988
Survivor Series
Survivor Series as The Dynamite Kid
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Summerslam
Summerslam as The Dynamite Kid
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WrestleMania IV
WrestleMania IV as The Dynamite Kid
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1987
Survivor Series
Survivor Series as The Dynamite Kid
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WrestleMania III
WrestleMania III as The Dynamite Kid
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1986
WrestleMania 2
WrestleMania 2 as Dynamite Kid
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WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge as The Dynamite Kid
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1985
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2016
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2013