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Thomas Wilton Billington (5 December 1958 – 5 December 2018), best known by the ring name the Dynamite Kid, was a British professional wrestler. Trained by former wrestler "Dr Death" Ted Betley, he competed in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
Dec 5, 2018 · WWE is saddened to learn that Thomas Billington, known to his fans as Dynamite Kid, has passed away at age 60. Born in Golborne, Lancashire, England, Billington pursued sports-entertainment as a means to avoid a life as a coal miner.
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Jan 10, 2023 · The Dynamite Kid made his humble beginnings in professional wrestling in 1975 for Joint Promotions promoter Max Crabtree. He made his television debut on June 30, 1976, in which he lost via TKO against "Strongman" Alan Dennison.
Wrestling Lists Presents - The Life and Career of Dynamite KidTom Billington, The Dynamite Kid, was one of pro wrestling's first phenomenal athletic performe...
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Dec 5, 2018 · The former pro wrestler known as Dynamite Kid died Wednesday on his 60th birthday, according to an online announcement by WWE.
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Dec 5, 2018 · Dynamite Kid, a legendary name in the WWE franchise, died Wednesday, which was his 60th birthday WWE confirmed. The wrestler, whose real name was Tommy Billington, had been suffering...
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Thomas "Tom" Billington (December 5, 1958 – December 5, 2018), best known by the ring name (The) Dynamite Kid, was a British professional wrestler who competed in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in the...