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Performance TitleRoyal International Professional Wrestling Tournament - London v.Paris, in aid of The St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade
Performance Date11 July 1968
Performance DayThursday
Performance Time19:45
Main PerformersMick McManus (New Cross),
Gil Cesca (France),
Jackie (Mr TV) Pallo (Highbury),
Jean Corne (France),
'Judo' Al Hayes (Westminster),
Jaques Lageat (France),
Steve Logan (Brixton),
Bruno Asquini (France),
Clayton Thomson (Glasgow),
Tony Charles (Wales),
Alan Miquet (Brixton),
Les Kellett (Yorkshire),
Bob Kirkwood (Portsmouth)
Bert Royal,
Vic Faulkner,
The Dynamic Dennisons (Alan Dennison and Sid Cooper) - wrestlers
Secondary PerformersTony Mancelli,
Joe D'Orazio,
Max Ward - referees
Orchestra or BandHerald Trumpeters of The Royal Artillery Band
Set ListWelterweight - Mick McManus (New Cross) v Gil Cesca (France),
Middleweight - Jackie (Mr TV) Pallo (Highbury) v Jean Corne (France),
Heavyweight - 'Judo' Al Hayes (Westminster) v Jaques Lageat (France),
Heavyweight - Steve Logan (Brixton) v Bruno Asquini (France),
Catchweight - Clayton Thomson (Glasgow) v Tony Charles (Wales),
Lightweight - Alan Miquet (Brixton),
Mid-Heavyweight - Les Kellett (Yorkshire) v Bob Kirkwood (Portsmouth),
Tag-Team - Bert Royal and Vic Faulkner v The Dynamic Dennisons (Alan Dennison and Sid Cooper)
Royal PresenceHRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Performance NotesPart of the event was broadcast live on the Rediffusion London television channel. The Duke of Edinburgh entered the ring to shake hands with the wrestlers.

Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Bonham-Carter was in attendance.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1968/89) - one copy donated by the family of Mick McManus
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/LB1LfZQLdh0gj
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1968/89Royal International Professional Wrestling Tournament - London v.Paris, in aid of The St.John Ambulance Association and Brigade11 July 1968
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Iolafienep_RelRoyal International Professional Wrestling Tournament - London v.Paris, in aid of The St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/1476St John Ambulance; 1877-; British medical service
DS/UK/8706McManus; Mick (11 January 1920-22 May 2013); English wrestler
DS/UK/12076Cesca; Gil (fl 1950s-1960s); French wrestler
DS/UK/9714Pallo; Jackie (12 January 1926-11 February 2006); English wrestler
DS/UK/15691Corne; Jean (fl 1950s-1960s); French wrestler
DS/UK/8689Hayes; Alfred George James (1928-2005); English wrestler, wrestling manager and commentator
DS/UK/12620Lageat; Jacques (1935-); French wrestler, wrestling trainer, actor
DS/UK/9040Logan; Steve (fl 1950s-1970s); British wrestler
DS/UK/15759Asquini; Bruno (fl.1960s); Italian wrestler
DS/UK/11531Thomson; Clayton "Clay" (fl 1960s-1970s); Scottish light-heavyweight wrestler
DS/UK/9715Charles; Tony (fl 1950s-1970s); Welsh wrestler
DS/UK/12030Miquet; Alan "Al" (fl 1950s-1960s); British wrestler
DS/UK/11533Kellett; Les (1915-2002); British wrestler
DS/UK/9702Kirkwood; Bob (fl 1960s-1970s); English wrestler
DS/UK/9193Royal; Bert (fl 1950s-1970s); British wrestler
DS/UK/10282Faulkner; Vic (fl 1960s-1970s); British wrestler
DS/UK/11311Dennison; Alan 'Strongman' (1932-1984); English wrestler
DS/UK/9477Cooper; Sid (fl 1960s-1970s); English wrestler
DS/UK/2640British Army; Royal Artillery Band; 1762-; British military band
DS/UK/2597The Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Philip (1921-2021); British royal family member, consort to Queen Elizabeth II
DS/UK/23831D'Orazio; Joe (1922-2022); British professional wrestler, referee
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