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Wrestling contest to remember Tony
A tribute show has been organised in memory of a popular wrestler who spent more than 20 years fighting some of the best-known names of the 1970s and 1980s including Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy.
Tony Rowney, who was known as The Ring Gladiator, died at his home in Kettering in June aged 70.
Fellow wrestler Bob Nickerson fought against Tony and the pair would travel together to shows across the region.
Mr Nickerson, who fights under the name of Bob Barratt, has organised the night in memory of Tony.
He said: "Tony was a fantastic character, a great bloke and a great wrestler.
"We were all very sad to hear of his death earlier in the year.
"I thought it would be nice to do something in his memory so decided to hold a wrestling night.
"The main event will be a knock out tournament and the winner will be presented with the Ring Gladiator Trophy, which is the name used by Tony when he was wrestling."
Mr Rowney, a former steelworker in Corby, wrestled for more than 20 years and went on to spend another 20 years as head of security at Wicksteed Park in Kettering.
His family was at his bedside when he died after losing his battle with cancer.
Mr Rowney fought in front of crowds at venues across the country including Corby's Stardust Club and the Windmill Club, Rushden.
He fought some of the biggest names of the era.
The tribute show takes place at the leisure centre in Desborough on Saturday.
Other matches will also be held at the event, including a heavyweight title clash, tag team action, a ladies contest plus an 'over the top rope' rumble finale.
Tickets cost 8 for adults, 6 for children and pensioners and 24 for a family of four.
They are available from the leisure centre in advance or on the night.
Doors open at 6.45pm and the show starts at 7.15pm.
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