Tom Cannon (wrestler)

Tom Cannon was the ring name for a British professional wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion who was active in the late 19th century and early portion of the 20th century, but whose actual name is lost to history.[3]

Tom Cannon
Tom Cannon 1885[1]
Birth nameTom Cannon
Born(1852-04-19)19 April 1852[2]
Tyldesley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom[2]
Dieddeceased
Professional wrestling career
Billed fromTyldesley, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

He wrestled in Cornish wrestling matches in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,[4][5] including winning a tournament, beating 22 other competitors.[6] He also wrestled in mixed style challenge matches including Cornish wrestling in the UK,[7] the US[8] and Australia.[9][6]

Championships and accomplishments

References
  1. The Moth-Cannon Wrestling Match, The Saint Paul Globe, 5 December 1885, p4.
  2. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". www.wrestlingdata.com.
  3. "Biography: 0033 - Tom Cannon". #PWHS.
  4. Sportsman (Melbourne, Vic. : 1882 - 1904), 1 September 1903 .
  5. Wrestling at Cardiff: Cannon vs. Pike, South Wales Daily News, 27 September 1895, p6.
  6. Local Sport, Western Mail, 19 September 1895, p7.
  7. South Wales Daily News, 23 September 1895.
  8. Butte Daily Miner, 7 August 1885, p4.
  9. The Albury Banner, Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal, 18 February 1887, p23.
  10. "World Graeco-Roman Heavyweight Title (Europe)". Wrestling-Titles.com.
  11. "World Mixed Style Heavyweight Title (Europe)". Wrestling-Titles.com.
  12. "STEVE AUSTIN & MORE: INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 ANNOUNCED".
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