Unmasking Jimmy Savile: Wrestling Predator's Dark Past

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Jimmy Savile indeed had a significant presence on British television for almost 50 years. He was seen as a cultural icon, a committed philanthropist involved in charity work, and notably, he had a history as a professional wrestler.

Jimmy Savile's public image was marred by a dark and sinister reality. Among the scandals in professional wrestling and the entertainment industry, Savile's story stands out as one of the most disturbing.

Jimmy Savile: Life Before Wrestling

Savile's upbringing was tough, being the youngest of seven kids during the Great Depression. Their family had very little, and he often received hand-me-downs from his older siblings.

Entering the Ropes

Jimmy Savile had prior connections with certain wrestlers, frequently employing them as bouncers at his nightclub. Following six weeks of preparation, Savile made his debut in a match against the British Welterweight champion, "Gentleman" Jim Louis.

Taken to Town by Adrian Street

Jimmy Savile continued to fight despite regular beatings until entering the ring with Adrian Street. Best known under his “Exotic” persona, Street was a flamboyant and flashy character, not too far removed from Goldust in the WWE. 

Indeed, behind Street's flamboyant persona lay a gritty wrestler who could be remarkably aggressive when necessary.

When recounting the match between Jimmy Savile and Adrian Street, which took a nasty turn, Street's wife, Linda, likened it to witnessing "a hungry fox pursuing a terrified chicken!"

In 2013, Street admitted that had he known the full extent of Savile’s abuse, he would have given him “an even bigger hiding – were that physically possible.”

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