One of many stars of British wrestling within the Seventies, Kendo Nagasaki, is planning a sensational return to the ring at 83 years outdated.
The masked samurai character was a family identify because of the success of ITV’s World of Sport, the place the likes of Huge Daddy and Large Haystacks carried out.
Nagasaki was portrayed by Englishman Peter Thornley, who donned the well-known masks and wielded the Sword of Excellence, strikign worry into his opponents.
Thornley has not wrestled since 2008 however he plans to don the masks as soon as once more and step between the ropes after his 83rd birthday later this month.
He intends to interrupt the world file for the oldest skilled wrestler and for the longest wrestling profession as he appears to be like to mark the sixtieth anniversary of his first match.
‘I’m as match as a butcher’s canine. I nonetheless prepare day-after-day, eat nicely and take care of myself,’ he informed The Solar.
‘I’m not frightened. No person can harm me. I’m a dinosaur with tooth.
‘I’ve saved the coaching up through the years. In fact, some individuals are particular. It’s genetics. There’s not many 82-year-olds taking over a struggle like me, so I’m particular.’
Nagasaki made an look at LDN Wrestling earlier this 12 months, teasing a bout with Sanjay Bagga.
The veteran grappler wrestled and beat the most important stars of his time, again in his pomp, turning into the primary particular person to defeat the mighty Andre the Large.
‘I beat him thrice and that was earlier than Hulk Hogan beat him in America,’ he mentioned. ‘He was a bit inexperienced. He got here right here to study the enterprise.
‘And he was a real monster, you already know, 6ft 11 or larger.’
Thornley has gone on to pursue quite a few enterprise ventures since his wrestling heyday, together with a automotive dealership and music studio.
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