Longtime followers of the English national team will recall that Terry Butcher was tough as nails. Playing for his country against Sweden in a World Cup qualifier in 1989, his head was caked in his own blood. A cut on his forehead was to blame, but the defender didn't want to go off and receive treatment. After a quick bandage job, he was back on the pitch heading the ball without fear. Today, this sort of thing wouldn't be allowed. Neither would some of the tackles that Butcher exhibited during his time at Glasgow Rangers between 1986-1990. The man was a polite gentleman off the park, but a complete demon on it. His temper became legendary amongst the Rangers supporters, especially when he took out his frustrations on the referee's changing room door following a match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Booting the wood from its hinges, Butcher was fined for his actions. Famously, after suffering a nasty leg break in 1987, he also told Graeme Souness that he would play with one leg if he needed him to. A lot of fans were sorry to see Terry depart and join Coventry in 1990, because he was one of the best and most ruthless defenders many had ever seen.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
