Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted February 9, 2017 Showmasters Admin Share Posted February 9, 2017 Latest Guest Announcement - Jim "Hacksaw" Duggan Attending: Saturday & Sunday Autograph Price: £15 Photo Shoot Price: £15 No Superstar in history was as patriotic as “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan. A true red-blooded American, the tough, but lovable big guy always marched to the ring with a 2×4 slung over his shoulder and a red, white and blue flag gripped tightly in his hand. Often going up against underhanded foreign villains, Duggan would always get the crowd behind him by inspiring massive chants of “U.S.A.! U.S.A.!” that would shake the rafters and intimidate his opponents. For more than two decades, “Hacksaw” defended America’s honor in the ring and enjoyed distinction as one of the most recognizable Superstars in the world. Duggan’s immense popularity did not come overnight, though. An exceptional athlete, “Hacksaw” was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons, but was later cut due to knee injuries. With his football career over, Duggan turned his attention to sports-entertainment. Starting out in the late ’70s, the powerful grappler competed across the country under the name “Big” Jim Duggan. The tough guy clearly had strength and charisma, but there was little to distinguish him from the hundreds of other brawlers ruling the rings at the time. It wasn’t until the New York native joined Mid-South Wrestling in 1982 that he began to develop the personality traits that fans love him for today. After battling Butch Reed for the rights to the nickname “Hacksaw,” Duggan began carrying a 2×4 to the ring. The big man’s block of wood became an iconic part of his persona, but its beginnings were practical. With fans being extremely overzealous and often dangerous at the time, Duggan’s mentor, Bruiser Brody, suggested he lug a weapon to the ring to protect himself. “Hacksaw” grabbed a 2×4 and the rest is history 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanklily Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Great guest.... x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveamyadams Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) great news for my mate who loves the wrestling guests. he's working in Belfast for those dates and is going to the con. Edited February 9, 2017 by loveamyadams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoric Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Yes awesome been waiting to meet him more wreslting guests please. Photoshoot booked. Edited February 9, 2017 by leoric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanklily Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yes agreed, Bob holly would be awesome as I missed his photo shoot by 5 minutes last year in London...x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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