I can see why Les Kellett was my Dads favourite. So many different gags, stamping on toes, stepping on fingers. Being Semantical. The grumpy old man look when he's "angry" and the little schoolboy routine when the ref was telling him off. Simply genius
Have you ever seen the Les Kellett vs Johnny Czeslaw match where the pair of them start on each other - Czeslaw even checks the bald refs head for hair gel! Incidentally, it became a sort of kellet tradition for the commentator to say "Good luck" to whoever was the ref for the match because everybody knew there would be no stopping Les
Apologies for the delayed response, only just saw this reply. One of my favourites that one. Finishing one round and starting the next in the exact same position XD
True, Kellett is comedy genius,catweazel is another great British comedy wrestler from that era, as for heels "crybaby" Jim Breaks is worth a watch for his tantrums lol
@feelings Are Not Arguments oh indeed,I dont know if you follow modern wrestling but Marry Scurll has definitely copied Breaks joint crack trick for his finger break move,You can tell when you watch Breaks he has the technical chops,sad to see what has happened to him in Spain..
I grew up on Jerry Lawler wrestling out of Memphis, and later, Georgia Championship Wrestling, which eventually became WCW. This 1970s, British wrestling reminds me of the good days of Memphis wrestling. I would say the old British wrestling was more focused on the wrestler personalities. The old Memphis wrestling was more about revenge and trying to hurt your opponent (of course in kayfabe). Now that I'm older, I'm enjoying watching these old British matches.
I f you knew how tough this man was, you would not say anything bad about him. these men really knew how to wrestle and brawl. most came from North England.
Kellet the followed the same script nearly every match. Accidentally catch the ref. "Tell him about that" "The bells gone" "You told me to take my time" It became somewhat repetitive in the end.
To my mum and dad Saturday afternoon wrestling was on a par to religion,you just didn’t miss it and if anyone spoke during a match ,that was sacrilege!
Kellet all man here: takes those rights to his smooth gut with some short grunts then pats himself there ...then on his knees belly out and still gettin worked over with nerve pinch: little dude still packin tho at 10:55 for the loss...
Gone are the days me and my old dad loved to watch Les Kelley Brilliant.
The great Les Kelley,a great time was had by all..
I loved watching this on a Saturday afternoon on TV
Absolute legend, brightened 1970s Saturday afternoons no end.
My mams favourite wrestler
I can see why Les Kellett was my Dads favourite. So many different gags, stamping on toes, stepping on fingers. Being Semantical. The grumpy old man look when he's "angry" and the little schoolboy routine when the ref was telling him off. Simply genius
Have you ever seen the Les Kellett vs Johnny Czeslaw match where the pair of them start on each other - Czeslaw even checks the bald refs head for hair gel! Incidentally, it became a sort of kellet tradition for the commentator to say "Good luck" to whoever was the ref for the match because everybody knew there would be no stopping Les
Apologies for the delayed response, only just saw this reply. One of my favourites that one. Finishing one round and starting the next in the exact same position XD
I can remember watching wrestling on Saturday afternoon before the football results would come in.
Les Kellet - what an athlete.
The wrestling was required viewing for years on a Saturday afternoon. It was best when your Granny was shouting at the ref.
Hi
This match is from Chelmford and was recorded 8th May 1974, broadcast on the 11th May 1974
I was 18 months old.
HAVE A GOOD WEEK TILL NEXT WEEK....
Jon Moxley stated he is a fan of Kellet and he inspired the rebound clothesline Mox did in wwe.
Kentuckian here! I'm just now discovering Les Kellet. Obviously, I was not familiar with him, back in the 1970s. But, what a character and wrestler!
True, Kellett is comedy genius,catweazel is another great British comedy wrestler from that era, as for heels "crybaby" Jim Breaks is worth a watch for his tantrums lol
@feelings Are Not Arguments oh indeed,I dont know if you follow modern wrestling but Marry Scurll has definitely copied Breaks joint crack trick for his finger break move,You can tell when you watch Breaks he has the technical chops,sad to see what has happened to him in Spain..
Mr Kellett was entertainer supreme and as hard as overdone toffee he should have also been a stage actor as well!
Les was pushing 60 here.
"Kellet can both
wrestle and perform comedy
at the same time,
Very good. "-😆.📺.
I grew up on Jerry Lawler wrestling out of Memphis, and later, Georgia Championship Wrestling, which eventually became WCW. This 1970s, British wrestling reminds me of the good days of Memphis wrestling. I would say the old British wrestling was more focused on the wrestler personalities. The old Memphis wrestling was more about revenge and trying to hurt your opponent (of course in kayfabe). Now that I'm older, I'm enjoying watching these old British matches.
I f you knew how tough this man was, you would not say anything bad about him. these men really knew how to wrestle and brawl. most came from North England.
Very true, Les was a farmer.....and very respected in the wrestling community
Kellet was a very hard man
Good old les, a master of his work
Les was born in 1915.... not bad for a 59 year old.
Look at the smoke hanging over the ring...
also love the announcer trying to use his "posh" voice...
He was "posh". Kent Walton was Charterhouse educated.
Less kellet very hard man !
Brilliant deduction Sherlock.
just class
les kellett... brilliant gentleman wrestler
Les was a star in is self
Kellet the followed the same script nearly every match.
Accidentally catch the ref.
"Tell him about that"
"The bells gone"
"You told me to take my time"
It became somewhat repetitive in the end.
God all mighty i loved this when i was a kid i really thought it was reel les kellett never fourt mc manus because they were the two top actors.
Good old Les, when he pulled his hair forward "getting his rag off", reminds me of Boris Johnson haha
To my mum and dad Saturday afternoon wrestling was on a par to religion,you just didn’t miss it and if anyone spoke during a match ,that was sacrilege!
Don't supposed it all could have been FIXXXXED could it ?
Do you have any vids of Bobby Barnes and adrain Street as partners that you can upload?
I'm from Bradford watch wwe but my dad use to watch this he said
At the 3:25 Mark where South is gripping the skin at Kellet's neck and supposedly disabling him, what on Earth is that all about?
at 10.36 Kellet should have got a public warning lol
My old Dad believed this wasn't staged lol
Not decrying Les Kellet but look at his arms he's got no muscle tone.
Ever time I need a pick up
Kellett looks like Hannibal Lecter
I remember the brown stains
I wonder if Max Ward was a wrestler before going into refereeing bouts.
The commentator did used to say he was a "champion ex wrestler" , whether or not that was kayfabe who knows?
It was strange in later years seeing Johnny South as a bald wrestler.
Kellet all man here: takes those rights to his smooth gut with some short grunts then pats himself there ...then on his knees belly out and still gettin worked over with nerve
pinch: little dude still packin tho at 10:55 for the loss...
Fixed of cause as you would never let someone put an armlock like that,lol, just wondered if Kent Waltob believes all this!
Fixed?! Really! Well done Sherlock 😂
I used to live not far from Les Kellet and his family. He was known as the wrestling clown 🤡 but he could handle himself in the ring
And a proper mc to host the wrestling
The Bell's gone lol
Do you have hangouts go on it baby
It was all fixed of course
Same old act, every time.
did people actually PAY TO WATCH THIS CRAP
More like they paid to watch comedy gold in terms of wrestling
This was the most popular thing on TV for many years. They paid via their TV license. Where's your sense of humour?
Boring British Wrestling...
Bell end
Well you know what you can go and do don't you.
More like brilliant wrestling comedy