In some sad new coming out of the United Kingdom it has been announced that longtime promoter and legendary figure Brian Dixon has passed away with many in the business already sharing tributes to the man.
Brian Dixon Passes Away
Brian Dixon was the founder and promoter of All Star Wrestling/Wrestling Enterprises in Birkenhead, a promotion that has been active since October 1970. He was the brain behind the Giant Haystakcs gimmick, one which would go on to achieve huge fame later on for a different company.
Dixon later achieved massive success by pushing names like Kendo Nagasaki, Robbie Brookside, and Rollerball Rocco, going on to have a boom in live gates after being pulled from ITV as fans kept turning up to see the latest change int he storylines involving Dixon’s top stars.
As time wore on and the UK wrestling boom died off All Star Wrestling continued to tour the country successfully by running family-friendly shows featuring a mix of local talent getting their first opportunities and big stars like Bryan Danielson, Colt Cabana, Nigel McGuinness and many more.
It goes without saying that UK wrestling would look entirely different without the influence of Dixon who launched the careers of many of the most fondly remembered names in UK wrestling history, the fact that he managed to succeed for over 50 years speaks to his adaptability, eye for talent, and ability to give the fans what they want.
LWOPW sends out best wishes to the friends, family and colleagues of Brian Dixon who has been remembered by the wrestling world following the news of his passing.
Chris Charlton annouces Brian Dixon's passing live on #BOSJ30
— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) May 28, 2023
RIP Brian Dixon, of All-Star Wrestling, a real legend of British Wrestling.
The NORTH team send all of our condolences to his family 💛
— NORTH Wrestling NCL (@NORTH_NCL) May 28, 2023
Absolutely devastated to hear that Brian Dixon passed last night. He died peacefully with his family around him.
I can never repay what Brian done for me. He took on a 16 year old boy, helped me personally & professionally & without his mentorship I wouldn't be where I am today pic.twitter.com/NAF2738CJ8— The Zodiac Zak Knight (@TheZakZodiac) May 28, 2023
RIP Brian Dixon. The first person to give me a chance in wrestling. I wouldn’t be where I am without your support. Thinking of his family and friends at this time ❤️🇬🇧
— Mariah May ♡ マライア・メイ (@MariahMayx) May 28, 2023
Sadden to hear the news about Brian Dixon passing away
Rest in peace Sir
Thank you for shows, bookings and kind words #RIPBrian#RIP pic.twitter.com/WRfFCXy31r— Dan Barnsdall aka Socks 🧦 (@TheMCWithSocks) May 28, 2023
RIP Brian Dixon. Legendary UK wrestling promoter. Promoted shows before Vince McMahon jr . Booking up and coming talent from the UK and other countries throughout the years. @RobbyBrookside @RealKingRegal @Liger_NJPW @masa_funaki @AkiraMaedaWORLD #njpw pic.twitter.com/DD79WLoLdZ
— マシュー (@bluegodzilla) May 28, 2023
Stay tuned to the Last Word on Pro Wrestling for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world. As well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world.
