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Post by jimsteel on Oct 1, 2014 8:48:35 GMT -5
British wrestling legend Ricki Starr, who was a star on TV in the US during the 1950's and the UK during the 1960's and 1970's, passed away on September 20th after a short illness. He passed away in London, where he was living, and was 83.
WWE posted the following on Starr:
"WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Ricki Starr, 83, a talented grappler most famous for his balletic moves in the ring and his nearly unbeaten streak in British wrestling promotions during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Post by Travis on Oct 1, 2014 14:48:46 GMT -5
When I was a kid I had a Heroes of Wrestling VHS tape and Ricki Starr was on there and I remember watching his match over and over and felt he was a standout of that era. Lots of showmanship going on.
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Post by TTX on Oct 1, 2014 15:47:48 GMT -5
Starr was really fun to watch. RIP.
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Post by pikemojo on Oct 1, 2014 16:11:03 GMT -5
When I was a kid I had a Heroes of Wrestling VHS tape and Ricki Starr was on there and I remember watching his match over and over and felt he was a standout of that era. Lots of showmanship going on. I think I had that same VHS. He and Antonino Rocca really stood out for their athleticism for that time. |
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Post by Gunslinger on Oct 1, 2014 19:52:07 GMT -5
When I was a kid I had a Heroes of Wrestling VHS tape and Ricki Starr was on there and I remember watching his match over and over and felt he was a standout of that era. Lots of showmanship going on. I think I had that same VHS. He and Antonino Rocca really stood out for their athleticism for that time. I also had the same VHS. I remember Bruno Sammartino vs. Magnificent Maurice and Sam Steamboat against Mike Sharpe, a different Mike Sharpe than the 1980s WWF version, obviously. Anyway, Ricki Starr was a lot of fun to watch and he'd make a great addition to LOW. |
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Post by TTX on Oct 1, 2014 20:03:23 GMT -5
that was most likely Mike Sharpe Sr., Iron Mike's dad.
Starr would be great in LOW> I'd probably team him and Rocca up as Aerial Assault if he were ever to get a card.
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