The British Bulldogs - 1985 Shirt

The British Bulldogs: 1985 WWF Invasion

Fresh off the WWF's purchase of Stampede Wrestling in 1984, Vince McMahon would bring in some of the Calgary promotion's best stars. But while Dynamite Kid would debut in 1984, Davey Boy Smith and the tag team would have to wait until their tour of Japan would finish up.

In 1985, the British Bulldogs, Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid, stormed the WWF and igniting arenas with their explosive debut. Hailing from England, these cousins blended raw power and lightning-fast skill, redefining tag team wrestling. Managed by Captain Lou Albano, they brought grit and heart to a neon-lit WWF stage.

Their 1985 saga was epic. They clashed with the Hart Foundation in a July classic at Madison Square Garden, showcasing technical brilliance. Chasing the Dream Team’s tag titles, their high-flying suplexes and earth-shaking slams electrified fans. In October, they toppled the Iron Sheik and Volkoff, cementing their legend.

With bulldog mascot Matilda, the Bulldogs were more than wrestlers—they were pioneers. In a year of WrestleMania and Hulkamania, they carved a legacy of daring and resilience.

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• 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd.² (180 g/m²)
• Regular fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape on the inside of the back
• The fabric of this product holds certifications for its organic cotton content under GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard)

Officially Licensed by the estate of Dynamite Kid/Tom Billington

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