Billy Robinson was a British American professional wrestler and author, best known for his work in the AWA and his influence in the wrestling world. Born on September 18, 1938, in Manchester, England, he made a significant mark in wrestling, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.
Personal and Family Life
Billy Robinson had a long and successful career in wrestling, having made his debut in America during the 1970s. He was known for his technical skills in the ring and helped train notable wrestlers like Ric Flair and Kazushi Sakuraba. Robinson was also an accomplished author and even achieved induction into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Robinson earned two AWA World Tag-Team Championships, teaming with legends like Verne Gagne and The Crusher. Although he was often cast as a good guy, he later changed to a bad guy persona, but he never managed to secure the heavyweight title despite several attempts against Nick Bockwinkel.
Death and Legacy
Billy Robinson passed away on March 3, 2014, in Little Rock, Arkansas. His legacy lives on through his contributions to catch wrestling and his influence on future generations of wrestlers. Robinson is remembered as a pioneer who blended technical prowess with showmanship in the wrestling world.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Wrestler | 1974-04-28 | Billy Taylor |
| AWA StarCage | 1985-04-21 | Billy Robinson |
| AWA Wrestling For a Cure | 1985-08-16 | Himself |
| AWA The Brawl in St. Paul | 1986-12-25 | Billy Robinson (Referee) |
| AWA Christmas Night 1983 | 1983-12-25 | Billy Robinson |
| AWA Christmas Show 1983 | 1983-12-25 | Billy Robinson |
| AWA Christmas Show 1984 | 1984-12-25 | Billy Robinson |
| PWUSA Star Wars | 1985-02-24 | Billy Robinson |
| WWE: Allied Powers – The World’s Greatest Tag Teams | 2009-01-01 | Billy Robinson |