Dynamite Kid

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dynamite Kid
Occupation	Wrestler
Date Of Birth	Dec 5, 1958(1958-12-05)
Age	66
Date Of Death	December 5, 2018, Ince, United Kingdom
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Dynamite Kid Biography

Dynamite Kid is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on December 5, 1958 in England, England, United Kingdom. English former professional wrestler known for being one half of the tag team duo British Bulldogs with his cousin Davey Boy Smith. In 2003, the duo were ranked fifth on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s list of the 100 Greatest Tag Teams.

He teamed with Bret Hart to win his first WWF match in August 1984.

His first shot in the pro ranks was working for Max Crabtree, as he debuted in

1975. Kid’s first match filmed for TV was taped 30 June 1976 in Lincoln (and transmitted 30 October by which time another match against Pete Meredith had been filmed and screened) saw him lose by technical knockout to veteran heel “Strongman” Alan Dennison after injuring his throat on the top ring rope. However, Dennison was so impressed by the technical skill of his young opponent that he refused the win and consequently changed his ways and became a blue-eye and a friend of Kid.

During his early days, he won the British Lightweight title on 23 April 1977, and the Welterweight title on 25 January 1978. He was also instrumental in starting the career of then-Judo star Chris Adams while still competing in the UK, was scouted and moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1978.

His real name is Thomas Billington. He has been married twice; once to Michelle Smadu from 1982 until 1991; in 1997, he married a girl named Dot. He had three children: Bronwyne, Amaris, and Marek.

Dynamite Kid Net Worth

Dynamite Kid is one of the richest Wrestler from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dynamite Kid 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He trained as a boxer as a young man and began wrestling training as a way to avoid working in the local coal mines.

He is the inspiration behind the Dynamite Tommy character in the 80’s wrestling arcade game Mat Mania.

Thomas Billington (5 December 1958 – 5 December 2018), best known by the ring name the Dynamite Kid, was a British professional wrestler. He competed in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in the mid-to-late-1980s. With his cousin Davey Boy Smith, he is also known for having been one half of the tag team The British Bulldogs. He also had notable feuds with Tiger Mask in Japan and Bret Hart in Canada.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dynamite Kid height 5 ft 9 in Dynamite weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Dynamite Kid Dating?

According to our records, Dynamite Kid married to Dot Billington , Michelle Billington. As of December 1, 2023, Dynamite Kid’s is not dating anyone.

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Dynamite Kid made his WWF television debut on 29 August 1984, where he and Bret Hart defeated Iron Mike Sharpe and Troy Alexander in a match eventually shown on 15 September 1984, on the Maple Leaf Garden broadcast. Billington would end up teaming with Davey Boy Smith as the British Bulldogs, while Bret would turn heel and team with Jim Neidhart as The Hart Foundation, and it led to matches between the two teams that usually ended in No-Contests. On 7 April 1986, accompanied by Captain Lou Albano and Ozzy Osbourne, the British Bulldogs won the WWF World tag team title from Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake at WrestleMania II.

Facts & Trivia

Dynamite Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Dynamite Kid celebrates birthday on December 5 of every year.

Dynamite Kid would suffer a serious injury in a tag team match that took place in December 1986 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada against Don Muraco and Bob Orton, Jr. and several wrestlers including Roddy Piper, Junkyard Dog and Billy Jack Haynes would substitute for him when tag title defenses were made. While recovering in the hospital from back surgery, Billington would later recount that Bret Hart showed up and stated that Vince McMahon had sent him to get Dynamite’s tag belt; Billington refused. Shortly after checking himself out of the hospital (against doctors’ orders), Billington met with McMahon, who requested that the Bulldogs drop the tag titles to the team of The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff; Billington refused, saying that he would only drop the belts to The Hart Foundation.

Top Facts about Dynamite Kid

1. Dynamite Kid was born on December 5, 1958 in England.
2. He began wrestling at age 13 and turned pro at 18.
3. Dynamite Kid competed in the WWE from 1984-1988.
4. He was known for his high-flying and technical wrestling style.
5. Injuries forced him to retire in 1996 at age 37.
6. Dynamite Kid passed away on December 5, 2018 at age 60.
7. He was a member of the legendary Hart family of wrestlers.
8. Dynamite Kid held multiple championships throughout his career.
9. His matches with Tiger Mask are considered classics in Japan.
10. He inspired many future wrestlers including Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero.

How did the Dynamite Kid get paralyzed?

In 1997, after having a great deal of complications he was experiencing with walking due to the large number of back and leg injuries he suffered during his career , Billington lost the use of his left leg.

Is Kid Dynamite still alive?

December 5, 2018

Did Dynamite Kid have CTE?

Dynamite Kid (Tom Billington) Dies After WWE Wins Lawsuit Denying Him Health Benefits, Denying CTE Risks. In life Dynamite Kid was denied help by WWE. He was denied royalties, he was denied health care, and WWE even publicly denied the science of CTE and the health crisis of wrestlers in thwarting his claims.

What did Dynamite Kid do?

Thomas “Tom” Billington (December 5, 1958 – December 5, 2018), best known by the ring name Dynamite Kid, was a British professional wrestler who competed in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in the mid- to late-1980s.

Is Tom Billington still alive?

December 5, 2018