Earlier this week, wrestling legend “The Dynamite Kid” Thomas Billington passed away on his 60th birthday.
The news was confirmed by Davey Boy Smith Jr. on Twitter.
It deeply saddens me to announce the passing of Tom Billington the “Dynamite Kid.” 😭😢🙏I was really happy and glad I got to see Dynamite one last time last June in the UK. 🇬🇧 ❤️🙏. Dynamite was certainly an inspiration to myself and many others and really revolutionized pic.twitter.com/req7CWTdxm
— Davey Boy Smith Jr. (@DBSmithjr) December 5, 2018
Professional Wrestling as we now it today. He flew high, and gave it his all every match. Thanks for everything and sad to have lost another family member. 😞 Rest In Peace Dyno. 🙏 🇬🇧 🐶 😢😢 pic.twitter.com/0p57E6dLwx
— Davey Boy Smith Jr. (@DBSmithjr) December 5, 2018
Dynamite Kid is perhaps best remembered as one-half of The British Bulldogs along with the late Davey Boy Smith.
PWP Nation is saddened by the news and wishes Billington’s family and friends the best during these difficult times.
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