John Lagey (20 April 1920 – 19 January 1994), better known by his ring name Johnny Kwango, was an English ballet dancer, and later a professional wrestler. He was frequently seen on ITV's coverage of British wrestling.[1][2] Lagey was a member of the all-black dance truope Les Ballets Nègres, which was founded in 1946.[3]
| Johnny Kwango | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Lagey |
| Born | 20 April 1920 England |
| Died | 19 January 1994 (aged 73) Peckham, London, England |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Johnny Kwango |
| Debut | Late 1940s |
| Retired | 1980s |
Professional wrestling career
editKwango wrestled from the late 1940s to the 1980s, and was famous for his head-butt moves.[1] He achieved fame in Britain through televised matches on ITV, but also enjoyed popularity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Kent Walton". The Daily Telegraph. London. 28 August 2003. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Johnny Kwango; Obituary". The Times. 14 February 1994. p. 19.
- ^ Val Wilmer. Letter to The Guardian, 22 May 1997, p. 17
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