Brian Dixon muere a los 75 años
Ayer 27 de mayo, falleció Brian Dixon a los 75 años. Hablamos de un histórico promotor de UK, que en los años 80s llevó a All Star Wrestling a ser la empresa dominante de UK. A pesar de que luego perdería fuerza debido al crecimiento global de WWE, siguió siendo por décadas la empresa principal de las islas británicas.
Dixon no está exento de polémicas y al igual que muchas otras figuras de la escena británica, fue salpicado por el #SpeakingOut en el 2020, la batahola de acusaciones de carácter sexual de parte de múltiples mujeres a personajes del mundillo. En el caso de Dixon, se dijo que en el 2011 le pidió a un fotográfo que tomase varias fotos bajo la falda de la luchadora Vicky Haskins.
Varias personalidades que están o estuvieron cerca del mundillo británico han reaccionado con respeto al fallecimiento de este importante (y polémico) personaje.
I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of British Promotor Brian Dixon.Without Brian,from Nov ‘86 saying “
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) May 28, 2023
I’ll put you against someone better than you every night” and many other major things he taught & helped me with I wouldn’t have had this charmed life. Rest well old rogue
Thanks to Brian I was able to be a full-time wrestler before I had any right to be, working 6 days a week for the majority of my first year. That allowed me to get reps, learn from seasoned pros, and ultimately lead to the other doors that opened for me.
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) May 28, 2023
He had his flaws, but he deserves to be remembered and recognised for his huge contributions to Professional Wrestling.
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) May 28, 2023
RIP Brian Dixon. 🇬🇧
I never had the pleasure of meeting Brian Dixon but so many of the wrestlers I’ve worked with and know have told amazing stories of going to the UK and working for Brian.
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) May 28, 2023
It was almost like a right of passage in this business to do a few weeks with Dixon.
RIP to a legend 🙏 https://t.co/JJE94RBjTH
Godspeed, Brian Dixon. 🙏
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) May 28, 2023
Last night, the world of wrestling lost one of its best and longest-reigning promoters, Brian Dixon. The founder of All Star Wrestling, the oldest promotion in the UK, which launched the careers of many British wrestlers.
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) May 28, 2023
Thoughts go out to Brian’s family & friends. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/I4n1aSZNvz
Brian Dixon was one of those British Wrestling figures you just assumed would live forever. Lot of opportunities and learning for some of your favorite wrestlers under his All Star shows.
— SUGE De La Geto (@SugarDunkerton) May 28, 2023
His impact will be a lasting one.
Rest in Peace.
One of the most influential figures in British professional wrestling.
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) May 28, 2023
Brian Dixon founded All Star Wrestling in 1970 and helped launch the careers of many British wrestlers.
We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends at this time.
RIP pic.twitter.com/XOLNgz5I5z
Absolutely devastated to hear that Brian Dixon passed last night. He died peacefully with his family around him.
— Zak Knight (@TheZakZodiac) May 28, 2023
I can never repay what Brian done for me. He took on a 16 year old boy, helped me personally & professionally & without his mentorship I wouldn't be where I am today pic.twitter.com/NAF2738CJ8
RIP Brian Dixon. Godspeed sir.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) May 28, 2023
Absolutely gutted to hear the news of the passing of Brian Dixon. He gave me so many amazing memories I’ll always cherish. Him dying feels like the end of an era. What a life and impact he had. pic.twitter.com/3Mml89dVHt
— Dr Steve Knight (@Knightitstime) May 28, 2023
I owe everything I am as a wrestler today to Brian Dixon. He gave a young 19 year old kid the opportunity to live a dream.
— Nathan Cruz (@Nathan_Cruz90) May 28, 2023
I love you Brian, I always will. Thank you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0ss4ulJC0D
