The daughter of Thomas "Dynamite Kid" Billington, Bronwyne Billington, has launched a petition on Change.org urging WWE to induct her father into the Hall of Fame. The petition highlights Dynamite Kid's career in Stampede Wrestling, his unforgettable matches in Japan, and his run in WWE as part of the British Bulldogs.
Bronwyne Billington's Plea
Bronwyne Billington created the petition on November 17, 2025, and it currently has 834 signatures. Dynamite Kid passed away on December 5, 2018 — his 60th birthday — at the age of 60.
Bronwyne Billington shared an emotional message about her father. "Losing my father, known to the world as The Dynamite Kid, was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. As his eldest child, I carry his memory in my heart every day. His contributions to the world of professional wrestling were not only significant, but revolutionized the industry as a whole," she said.
Dynamite Kid's Legacy
Widely regarded as one of the most influential in-ring performers of his era, Dynamite Kid captured the WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1984, becoming the first British wrestler to hold a singles title in the then-WWF.
His legendary matches in Japan — most notably against Tiger Mask in New Japan Pro-Wrestling — are considered among the greatest in wrestling history, with his 1982 bout earning Wrestling Observer's Match of the Year.
His legacy continues to be cited by modern stars who credit him for shaping the athletic, hard-hitting style seen in wrestling today. With the petition now circulating, the question becomes whether WWE will respond to the renewed public call for recognition.
