Tommy Billington
| Tommy Billington | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Thomas Billington |
| Born | December 15, 2001 Golborne, Wigan, England |
| Family | Dynamite Kid (uncle) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Billed height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Billed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Billed from | Wigan, Greater Manchester, England |
| Trained by | Marty Jones Davey Boy Smith Jr. Bret Hart |
| Debut | 2018 |
Thomas Billington (born December 15, 2001), better known by his ring name Tommy Billington, is an English professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. Teamed with his brother Mark Billington, he is a part of The Billington Bulldogs. He is the nephew of the late Dynamite Kid and has gained recognition for his high-flying style and technical prowess.
Early Life
[edit]Billington was born in Golborne, Wigan, England. Growing up in a wrestling family, he was inspired by his uncle, the Dynamite Kid, and began training at a young age under the guidance of Marty Jones, Davey Boy Smith Jr., and Bret Hart. [1]
Professional Wrestling Career
[edit]Early Career (2018–2022)
[edit]Billington made his professional wrestling debut in 2018, teaming with his brother Mark as the Billington Bulldogs. They competed in various independent promotions across the UK and Canada, gaining attention for their dynamic teamwork and homage to their uncle's legacy. [2]
In 2022, the Billington Bulldogs became the inaugural Dungeon Wrestling Tag Team Champions after defeating the Bollywood Boyz at the Unfinished Business pay-per-view. [3]
Major League Wrestling (2022–2023)
[edit]On October 14, 2022, it was reported on Major League Wrestling's official website that Billington Bulldogs would make their MLW debut by teaming with their cousin Davey Boy Smith Jr. (the son of Davey Boy Smith, Dynamite Kid's cousin and tag team partner) against Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane, Myron Reed and Mr. Thomas) at Fightland.[4] Prior to their debut, the Billington Bulldogs had furthered their training under the tutelage of Smith and Bret Hart.[5] Smith and the Billington Bulldogs won the match, which aired on the January 12, 2023 episode of Fusion, marking their televised debut in MLW.[6] On November 16, it was reported that Billington Bulldogs had officially signed a multi-year contract with MLW.[7] On the February 21, 2023 episode of Underground Wrestling, Billington Bulldogs defeated The Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido and Ray Jaz).[8] Billington Bulldogs continued their feud with Bomaye Fight Club as they were scheduled to take on Reed and Thomas in a match at Blood and Thunder,[9] which aired on the March 7 episode of Underground Wrestling.[10] This was their last match in MLW and they quietly departed MLW shortly after as their profiles were removed from MLW's roster section by April.[11]
All Elite Wrestling (2024–present)
[edit]Tommy Billington made his AEW debut on May 11, 2024, facing Dax Harwood in a competitive match that showcased his technical skills. [12] His performance was well-received, and in August 2024, it was reported that he had signed a contract with AEW. [13]
Personal Life
[edit]Billington continues to honor his family's wrestling heritage, often paying tribute to his uncle through his in-ring style and attire. He remains close with his brother Mark, with whom he has achieved significant success as a tag team. [14]
Championships and Accomplishments
[edit]- Dungeon Wrestling
- Dungeon Wrestling Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Mark Billington [15]
- Pro2 Wrestling
- Pro2 Wrestling Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Mark Billington [16]
References
[edit]- ^ Docking, Neil (February 9, 2019). "Nephews of WWE legend The Dynamite Kid set for This Is Wrestling show". Liverpool Echo.
- ^ "Dynamite Kid's nephews making waves in wrestling". Slam Wrestling.
- ^ "Dungeon Wrestling Unfinished Business « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ "Davey Boy Smith & Billington Bulldogs to debut Oct 30 in Philly". Major League Wrestling. October 13, 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Nash, Anthony (16 November 2022). "Billington Bulldogs Sign With MLW". Yahoo. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
Debuting in 2019, Mark and Thomas, the nephews of the Dynamite Kid, have recently been training for their upcoming January 7th MLW bout with their cousin Davey Boy and another distant relative in Canada: Bret "Hitman" Hart.
- ^ Marcus Arias (January 19, 2023). "1/12 MLW FUSION TV REPORT: MLW Middleweight Championship, Bulldogs vs. Fight Club, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Billington Bulldogs sign with MLW". Major League Wrestling. November 16, 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Jason Powell (February 22, 2023). "2/21 MLW Underground results: Powell's review of Alex Hammerstone vs. Yamato for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, The Billington Bulldogs vs. The FBI, and Sam Adonis vs. Calvin Tankman". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Joseph Currier (December 27, 2022). "Tag team match announced for MLW Blood & Thunder". WON / F4W. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Jason Powell (March 7, 2023). "3/7 MLW Underground results: Powell's review of Lio Rush vs. Jacob Fatu, Alex Hammerstone vs. Lance Anoa'i for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, "The Billington Bulldogs" Tom Billington and Mark Billington vs. Myron Reed and Mr. Thomas". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "FIGHTERS". Major League Wrestling. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Dax Harwood vs. Tommy Billington Added To 5/11 AEW Collision | Fightful News". www.fightful.com.
- ^ "411MANIA". AEW Has Reportedly Signed Tommy Billington.
- ^ "Dynamite Kid's nephews officially sign with MLW for British Bulldogs stable". Cageside Seats. January 6, 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database Wrestling Network}}
- ^ "Full Results: Pro2 Wrestling 'Brawl at the Hall 2021'". November 6, 2021.