Our readers in the UK just spit out their tea when they read this man's name. Shirley Crabtree Jr--better known as Big Daddy--can sort of be thought of as the UK's Hulk Hogan. He was their biggest star for many years, and no doubt sold a lot of tickets.
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However, he didn't know a wristlock from a wristwatch. Most of his moves involved hitting his opponent with his blubbery belly and forearm smashes. PWI considers him one of the worst in-ring performers of all time.
When viewed without the filter of nostalgia, Big Daddy was no big deal at all.
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Christopher Scott Wagoner
Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.