10 Most Influential British Wrestlers Ever (According To An American)
8. Mick McManus
Billed as "The Man You Love to Hate", Mick McManus thrived as a storyteller and a villainous character, allowing his personality and performance -- as well as a gift for drawing heat from a crowd -- to patch over the cracks in his actual ring work and sell himself as a top talent.
Said to have made more televised wrestling appearances than any other British wrestler, McManus was money. It has been reported that one match with Jackie Pallo was seen by 20 million fans. That's an astonishing number in any era.
He later went on to work as book for Joint Promotions, translating his masterful in-ring storytelling into solid angles and presentation for the next generation of British talents.