Dynamite Kid, Legendary Wrestler, Passes Away At The Age Of 60

We have some sad news to report today, as Thomas Billington, known to his fans as Dynamite Kid, has passed away at the age of 60.

It had been previously reported that he had suffered a stroke a few years ago, but managed to recover from that. Ironically, he passed away on December 5, which was his 60th birthday.

Dynamite Kid had some classic matches over the years, including one against the late “Macho Man” Randy Savage. You can see a clip of that match below:

The Dynamite Kid vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage: The Wrestling Classic

From WWE.com:

Born in Golborne, Lancashire, England, Billington pursued sports-entertainment as a means to avoid a life as a coal miner. Although somewhat undersized, he possessed a ferocity and determination that earned him the nickname The Dynamite Kid.

As a singles competitor, he made his mark in WWE Hall of Famer Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, developing a style that was both technically brilliant and wildly aggressive. It was in Japan, however, where Dynamite Kid set a new standard for junior heavyweight competition in a legendary series of matches against Tiger Mask, which would influence an entire generation of competitors, and help set the stage for brands like WWE’s 205 Live.

Dynamite Kid joined WWE in 1984 with his cousin, Davey Boy Smith, forming one of the most popular tag teams of their era, The British Bulldogs. Alongside their mascot, an English bulldog named Matilda, the duo battled it out in classic matches against Bret “Hit Man” Hart & Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart of The Hart Foundation, and defeated Greg “The Hammer” Valentine & Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake to win the World Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 2.

We at Wrestling Rumors extend our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time.

What are some of your favorite memories of Dynamite Kid?