Johnny Saint vs. Fit Finlay - World of Sport

Johnny Saint go head-to-head on yet another actioned packed edition of World of Sport.

[@WolfieRich1]

Saint is a masterclass on technique. Influenced so many future stars, and continues to train with them even at 74!

[@ShyTallKnight1976]

Johnny saint pound for pound one of the technically best ever.

[@AceThunder21]

Finlay's attire here makes him look like an Irish version of Misawa.

[@glynnglynn9697]

Or is Misawa the Japanese version of Fit?

[@lucag.lisickza425]

@@glynnglynn9697 lol

[@nolakazi]

I thought that was him when I clicked 🤣

[@jacobp7037]

Very sad that in over a decade no one came up with McSawa

[@terryeubanks8797]

Man, Fit was just amazing at getting heat here. All the schtick with Princess Paula, all the cheap shots and cheating, that jab at the end about British wrestlers. Plus, with all the talent and aggression, it's no wonder he was such a big deal.

[@billyjay9167]

This match tells a simply but effective story and it's an honour to watch Johnny saint at the peak of his powers, everything siant did just flowed so effortless. I bet every wrestler wishes they could do what Johnny did so well and that is wrestle

[@brandonleague3641]

31 years have passed since the original World Of Sport wrestling federation folded. On New Year's Day 2017, a new WOS show debuted. In the crowd a young man held up....a Johnny Saint sign. That should tell you everything.

[@MichaelBeeny]

Yes, I watched almost 10 minuets of it, what a joke, just like American crap. I was amazed Saint did not have a heart attack, having to watch that!

[@OldSchoolRasslin]

There wasn't a "World of Sport wrestling federation". The 2 promotions that produced events for the show were Joint Promotions (which continued into the 90s) and All-Star Promotions (which still continues today). World of Sport ended in 1985. The wrestling continued as a standalone show (just called "wrestling") until 1988.

[@youngdolo8]

Great technical wrestling prowess on the part of both men. Better than most modern day WWE matches. Sometimes it's nice to back to 20 years before you were born and watch the stuff happening that inspired your love for wrestling...

[@whidoineedthis]

Lionel Rich Tea I was thinking that same thing the other day

[@thomasmcclean4352]

Johnny Saint is an excellent wrestler. The absolute best.

[@christopherbondoc9402]

It's awesome that Rita Repulsa was able to take time away from destroying the Power Rangers to be Finlay's manager.

[@noteman212]

Love to watch Johnny Saint.

[@leonardofagundescioffi3778]

Classic Old School Wrestling at this prime.

[@bbguy17]

Everything Saint does is so fluod but so effortless. Like in the first round he's out wrestling Finlay at a casual pace

[@santiagosuarez3584]

Okay, there's a reason why these both are now trainers in WWE.

[@fanwrestlinu]

THAT WAS DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL STYLE IN PRO WRESTLING!!!

[@rogertemple7193]

"wrestling from the U.K. differed from wrestling over here not as ridiculous as the cartoonish wrestling we had from WWE, however the other areas were more believable but we're just as outlandish at times, but wrestling from the U.K. and Europe were more about wrestling as a sport and not as entertainment and not as unbelievable characters, this match does have some a little of theatrics in it at times Finlay became quite popular in the states wrestling in the WCW and WWE but he got involved in American style of wrestling storylines, a very good match however Finlays valet/wife was quite an annoyance,Thanks for this video."-😎.🇬🇧🇺🇸🇳🇫🇪🇪.

[@thatguyfromak5190]

Back when they treated wrestling as a real sport, I love it! There not trying to push two roided up cartoon characters as being fighters, they're just having two legitimate tough guys, technical masterminds, go at it! This is as real as it gets.

[@insanebobscrazyshack8398]

Oh c'mon, Reigns vs Rusev wasn't that bad XD.

[@kingblue2646]

I appreciate this style too. Finlay is a guy who deserved a much better career than he got in the US scene. At the same time though, the main event scene in UK wrestling was hardly technical. Guys like Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks could barely work. The excellent technical style moved abroad or underground because it was never properly promoted.

[@thepegasuskid4186]

insane bob's crazy shack Rusev's a great wrestler

[@insanebobscrazyshack8398]

To each their own.

[@VOIDSenseMusic]

No roided up cartoon characters? Are you blind? There is a woman with a full-on indian feather outfit right there.

[@tehf00n]

look how much respect Finlay has for Saint in this match. No bruising around. Just flat technique

[@shelby-lx4yb]

this is the first time I’ve come across Johnny Saint and this man’s technical ability is outstanding, I’ve always loved Finlay this match was amazing

[@insanebobscrazyshack8398]

This is great technical wrestling. Nice to see Saint and Finlay and where they came from.

[@lucag.lisickza425]

Great match.i love world of sports

[@Dad-Gad]

Every Saturday I used to watch this on TV 👍👍👍

[@mda1218]

two well matched fighters: both techincal experts, but Finlay's hard rights slowly soften up his man and brute strength finally wins out here

[@daabbot]

love this guys spots. its like watching a monty python wrestling match. always been a fan of finlay as well. very fun stuff.

[@ICHIBANDIPPER]

When wrestling was real. 🙏

[@joeybagofdonuts6332]

You can really see how saint has inspired guys like Zack Sabre Jr

[@dzott75]

Fi lay, one of toughest guys of all time!Just discovered Johnny Saint, very technical style.kinda like Lou Thesz, Dory Funk and that Wigham English Style...Very cool.. Can't forget Eddie Robinson as well

[@ev3nflow]

Dan Zotter He's my uncle ...he was taught by by billy robinson in catch as catch can wrestling, if you look it up, its even described a northwest england style of wrestling... But billy went on to japan to train the likes of sakuraba and josh barnett.. johnnys even wrestled bryan danielson (daniel bryan).. Not seen him for a few years to be fair, but hes a top bloke, and was the man back in the day when i was a kid..

[@dzott75]

ev3nflow Wow that's cool, those guys were legit badasses...Eddie?? I meant Billy Robinson..Legend along with Judo Gene LeBell.Imagine if the UFC and Major MMA organizations were around for those guys to participate in??

[@ev3nflow]

Lol..trust me, i got a lot of stick growing up.. It was a institution on tv in the 70 and 80's. then satellite tv gave them wwef/wcw and because my friends knew i got it, 'its fake you know'..roll eyes. But yes we know its scripted..but ley my uncle johnny stretch you with the catch style wrestling he knows..it was proved legit as a grappling style by josh barnett and sakuraba..i have trained gracie juijitsu, and saku was known as the gracie hunter.. So as a technical thing it was pretty legit.. i love watching the old vids,

[@Wrestlingbeas1212]

+Dan Zotter this guy johny saint i see it in NXT london

[@ev3nflow]

Yep, and he's my uncle.

[@k.jamescarters9557]

30 years later and both these are still active 😂😂😂 this style does promote longevity and a lot of the young stars could learn from picking up the mat skills

[@MichaelBeeny]

I remember this so well, was the last time I watched Finlay. Could not stand that idiot girl mouthing off all the time. Sad that Finlay found it necessary to wrestle like that. Was clearly a talented wrestler.

[@garethbramley1]

Yes - Paula was a waste of time just getting in the way. Only there to antagonise the crowd. I've seen her hit Finlay a few times and also remember when she often distracted him and lost a fall as a result. This manager / manageress business was such a farce - Gorgeous George Gillett and Charles McGhee.

[@fruitaiduk319]

It was all a show and she was a good person who stood by her man.

[@GovernorPavel]

Johnny Saint красавец!

[@profnazrulislam4103]

Wrestling timeless British at its Best!!!

[@shaolindynasty]

"My name is Finlay, and I love to fight."

[@lesreed9269]

My name is Finlay - and I love to grizzle/bitch/cheat and moan, when I fight someone obviously better than me! What an insecure, childish man he was...

[@andrewwilliams7501]

@@lesreed9269 you do realise what a "heel" does in wrestling yes?! 😂

[@lesreed9269]

@@andrewwilliams7501 I was there! Of course I know what a heel is/was - but Finlay was a petty & nasty child, not like Mick McManus, Rocco or Steve Logan: they were the ultimate "show" heels!

[@fostbitten5721]

You know watching this now, it has occured to me that a match style this can help to build a story and intensity to the match! To quote the Guiness guys: Brilliant!!

[@fostbitten5721]

Also Kenny Powers should be jealous of that mullet!! It is easily the best example of how all mullets should look. It is a wonder thst hipsters are not growing mullets. Maybe it is because they know they can never be as cool as Finlay!!

[@philipinchina]

HRH Princess Paula was so elegant, so refined. True royalty. You are missed.

[@diggers7169]

Finlay’s mullet is a sight to behold

[@shelby-lx4yb]

majestic

[@metalworker007]

Brilliant thanks there are non on line thebox has the events but no lists who's in them

[@richardtaylor422]

Fist time I have seen Johnny Saint; he ius a good rassler!

[@RealJustinCrow]

Who would like to see Johnny Saint in action? This Saturday, August 30th 2014, he goes in tag team action against another British Legend, Marty Jones at Scottish Wrestling Entertainments Hell For Lycra XI at The Bonar Hall, Dundee! For more information on the promotion and event, check out facebook.com/sweonline and www.sweonline.co.uk

[@marciadesouza3314]

Good one Johnny 👍 👏 👌 😄

[@marcojosuerodriguez9079]

i once tried to Gibraltar jhonny saints a handshake but he reversed it into "la magistral"

[@joemurrell2099]

This is the first match I've ever watched of the World of Sport style of wrestling, and I love it. Does anyone have any recommendations for matches for me to watch? Would be very appreciated.

[@blacquesjacques7239]

Joe watch Mick McManus (sp) , Anything with Finlay, Mark Rocco , and you won't be disappointed

[@wilwalton1209]

joe murrell dynamite kid vs rollerball rocco

[@Sh0ckmaster]

Anything with Rollerball Rocco is well worth watching. Lots of good stuff on KZbin at the moment.

[@MrHmg55]

And for a good laugh, check out Les Kellett, a comedic genius in the ring and a fine technical wrestler to boot.

[@splinterCrash]

Regal and Brookside vs Nagasaki and Barratt. Crazy ending.

[@metalworker007]

Do you have one showing Johnny Saint v Johnny Palance he's a friend of mine ..I want to give him a good surprise much appreciated if you have it

[@stevemacfarlane7437]

Can someone please tell me what venue tht is the match between Johnny Saint v Fit Finley

[@Gotchism4Life]

Karl Gotch, Lou Thesz, Johnny Saint, Billy Robinson, Verne Gagne, Antonio Inoki, Dory Funk Jr...they don't make them like they used to.

[@davidstolarczyk2597]

Fit finlay had everything to become a WWE wrestler im so happy it happened

[@velvetmpresley]

Do we have a year for this?

[@JonnyTarry]

I'm afraid I can't find any Johnny Palance matches online, but I'll definitely keep looking, and I'll get back to you if I find something.

[@NevrSilent]

Every time I watch a clip from World of Sport, I always say to myself, "Goddamn, those rings were small!"

[@Taylorslade123]

They didn't need big rings when 90% of the match took place in the centre of the mat.

[@BengalBruin]

strange for me seeing this format, yet still very entertaining

[@buford1977]

Fit "Captain Mullet" Finlay!

[@anythingoldmechanical]

Brilliant bout!

[@larryfloyd4993]

Man oh Man !... this real minds me , ..watching pat O'Connor vs lord Alfred hayes...at the keil auditorium.back in the 70's. in st. Louis mo. .. never saw johnny saint..., and luv fit finlay....thanks to chris jerricho.. for talking about johnny saint.in a interview with Daniel bryan

[@iconsportsnetwork4974]

Love this stuff! A friend and I are creating a show soon with the stars from Britain from 2k on my channel. You may enjoy it!

[@vordman]

Best of mates outside the ring.

[@rodzor]

Finlay's valet, Paula wow... 🔥👌

[@MrGTB-ru6bj]

We're are they now ?

[@hamerjohn]

i think I may have seen Princess Paula at NewBrighton wrestlling as Cherokee Princess

[@ernestospironellijunior4803]

O belíssimo Jhonny perdeu 🤩🤩🤩💪💪🐻❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭

[@marciadesouza3314]

Johnny kick them Both!!!

[@josephtelegen8754]

New to World of Sport and prime era Finlay and wondering...were they playing up the Belfast thing with Finlay as an ethnic heel? Noting the "Native American" valet, it seems like they might have been going for that overall.

[@OldSchoolRasslin]

Not really. Belfast was part of the UK, and I'm fairly sure Finlay was a protestant (it's a Scottish name). They played off the Irish thing a lot more with Giant Haystacks in the feud with Big Daddy. It was fairly subtle though.

[@furytash]

I used to fuckin love watchin the wrestling with me nana on itv.....good memories

[@shaolindynasty]

Fit's son David is kicking ass in NJPW.

[@dullknifefactory]

That sequence at 9:50 is fucking amazing

[@thomasmcclean4352]

Fit Finlay excellent persona. Could also be an excellent wrestler if he wanted to.

[@thomasmcclean4352]

Johnny saint

[@Quicktwosteps]

How come there are rounds?

[@outragedamerican1149]

just the way they did it in world of sport, they tried to present as a genuine sport like boxing rather than pure entertainment like the wwf.

[@TheOriginalStix]

To be specific, the Admiral-Lord Mountevans Rules you see here were created after the increasingly violent "All In" style of wrestling was condemned, and in some places banned in the 1930s. The idea was to formalise British wrestling under a set of unified rules, and they were accepted by almost all wrestling promotions in Britain.

[@ItsSomeDeadGuy]

+Mick W Yup. Kind of like the difference between New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling.

[@blacquesjacques7239]

+Marc Davey Clearly meant to elevate it from simple bloodsport that All-In or Catch -As-Catch -Can. style was devolving into

[@michaelstevens630]

Princess Paula - was rougher than all wrestlers.

[@boscopit]

Wow that's some mullet

[@converted1000]

enjoyable Beats WWE any day

[@larryfloyd4993]

the round system , is still strange to me... but love british wrestling

[@jonathanhensley6141]

Fit would have been a great WCW Champion because he would have brought toughness to WCW.

[@TheJaviferrol]

Finlay looks a lot like his son David here

[@metalworker007]

Or come to that any video showing Johnny palance.

[@worralljack]

yes that was a submission.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

Paula was a great wrestler herself….

[@andrewwilliams7501]

Great bout, ridiculous ending 😔

[@Christopherjazzcat]

You can see some of Johnny Saint in Daniel Bryan's style

[@garethbramley1]

No way was Paula ever beautiful! Finlay always spent too much time breaking the rules for my liking.

[@blacquesjacques7239]

There is a cultural aspect here lost on most American fans . As Americans are more vocal and demonstative ( perhaps boorish ) the effect of Findlay's handler complaining and acting out loses impact . The psychology though is easily understood if you understand British sensibilities .

[@marciadesouza3314]

Johnny, Finlay is taking rest

[@marciadesouza3314]

Johnny come on, screw Finlay, give him a pasting of his life, to be remembered 😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@knuckleheadstreet4000]

that mullet was banned in wrestling

[@thepegasuskid4186]

KNUCKLEHEAD STREET In WWE

[@garroshsucks12_]

KNUCKLEHEAD STREET why?

[@marciadesouza3314]

Beautiful! FART!!!😅😁😆😅

[@marciadesouza3314]

Finlay Mr Pig and his missus Mrs Piggy.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marciadesouza3314]

Unfit Finlay!!!!!

[@addictivephilosophy]

Princess Paula

[@willnicklen4196]

Ace

[@geldofpunk32]

I don't like the rounds system very much, it breaks up the flow of the matches.

[@geldofpunk32]

Maybe it just takes some getting used to.

[@blacquesjacques7239]

It does but it is worth it . I am sick of the way wrestling has devolved . This is a breath of fresh air and has a way of pulling you into a match as opposed to wowing you with implausible acrobatics .

[@suehabgood2143]

doesnt get much better proper wrestling

[@arthurdeth7646]

Nice to see at the time how Finlay was hen pecked by his sidekick. Never liked Finlay the cheat and shithead who really belonged to be flushed to the sewer.

[@philiplawton7546]

finlay victory with a little help from princess paula R I P

[@75flash]

Wrestling is a business that you need to respect!...pfffft that shit is fake why should I have any respect for that fake shit?...(watches this match)...I stand corrected

[@honoredutrey]

Of course it's fake/fixed but these guys have to be respected/admired for being very good at at making this look like a real competition,where one guy is trying to defeat his opponent.

[@odetteswann2584]

What's your favourite movie? Hate to have to break it to you, but that's fake as well.

[@VictoryRRR]

Not as good as John Cena. Rubbish.

[@daimienbickerton1480]

Jakey Jake. Lol

[@odetteswann2584]

Different era, different values. But their mat-work is every bit as good as any found in WWE. Btw, I'm a fan of both.

[@philipbillington2314]

Cena was trained by Finlay so forgive me if i laugh you have no idea i am afraid

[@VictoryRRR]

@@philipbillington2314 then laugh and enjoy the non charismatic stars of today? There's a reason guys like Cena and The Rock made it in Hollywood so keep being deluded. Thanks for pointing out the Finlay helped create a mega star lol

[@philipbillington2314]

@@VictoryRRR I am talking about training as Wrestlers they are not great actors that is delusional they made money over their characters as Wrestlers trained like alot of the WWE women wrestlers by Finlay and Saint who were aold school proper wrestlesr unlike most of the Americans fu'll of steroids check the history of their muscle tone open secret work it out Best Wishes Orton also trained from memory Bye