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>It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Max Crabtree, a renowned British wrestling promoter and former wrestler. Crabtree, who was 90 years old, passed away recently. He was a prominent figure in British wrestling, and his contributions to the industry will be remembered for years to come.
>Crabtree was the real-life brother of Big Daddy, a legendary British wrestler, as well as referee and MC Brian Crabtree. He was also known for his booking skills and his ability to promote wrestlers. Some of the wrestlers he helped to promote include Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, Rollerball Rocco, William Regal, and George Kidd.
>Despite his successes in the industry, Crabtree also faced criticism for his alleged nepotism in building Joint Promotions around his brother, Big Daddy. Bret Hart, a WWE Hall of Famer, even commented on this in his autobiography, stating that Crabtree would offer wrestlers extra money to take Daddy’s signature “double elbow” backdrop move.
>Max Crabtree’s contributions to the industry will be remembered and he will be greatly missed.
>Crabtree was the real-life brother of Big Daddy, a legendary British wrestler, as well as referee and MC Brian Crabtree. He was also known for his booking skills and his ability to promote wrestlers. Some of the wrestlers he helped to promote include Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, Rollerball Rocco, William Regal, and George Kidd.
>Despite his successes in the industry, Crabtree also faced criticism for his alleged nepotism in building Joint Promotions around his brother, Big Daddy. Bret Hart, a WWE Hall of Famer, even commented on this in his autobiography, stating that Crabtree would offer wrestlers extra money to take Daddy’s signature “double elbow” backdrop move.
>Max Crabtree’s contributions to the industry will be remembered and he will be greatly missed.
