Johnny Kwango
Johnny Kwango | |
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Birth name | John Lagey |
Born | England | 20 April 1920
Died | 19 January 1994 Peckham, London, England | (aged 73)
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Johnny Kwango |
Debut | Late 1940s |
Retired | 1980s |
John Lagey (20 April 1920 – 19 January 1994), better known by his ring name Johnny Kwango, was an English professional wrestler. He was frequently seen on ITV's coverage of British wrestling.[1][2]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Kwango wrestled from the late 1940s to the 1980s, and was famous for his head-butt moves.[1] He achieved fame in Britain through televised matches on ITV, but also enjoyed popularity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kent Walton". The Daily Telegraph. London. 28 August 2003. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Johnny Kwango; Obituary". The Times. 14 February 1994. p. 19.