Almost a year since his death the autobiography of El Bandito will be published by Y Lolfa on 25 September at Rhyl Town Hall.
Orig was working on the book before he died and recorded his story with author and journalist Martyn Williams.
Martyn said: “This is no ordinary wrestling book – it is quite simply, a riot, a good laugh and read, resulting from some of the most bizarre scrapes and incidents in Orig’s travels. Those who traveled with him on tours to Pakistan, Turkey, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Ireland will testify that there was never a dull moment. It was always a crisis!”
Wrestlers stoned by crowds, stadiums set alight, 100,000 attendances – and the tales of fellow travelers Giant Haystacks, Klondyke Bill, the Amazing Kung Fu and his first ‘signing’ boxer Randolph Turpin – that is the sort of anecdotal material you’ll find in the book. Add to that Dave “Fit” Finlay, Lord Steven Regal, Adrian Street, and Mark “Rollerball” Rocco, Tony St Clair, together with Mitzi Mueller and Klondyke Kate, the women wrestlers he promoted.
He recorded his tales of battles with rival promoters Joint Promotions and anybody else in authority before his untimely death last November. He had no affection for Mr Jackie “TV” Pallo, Big Daddy nor the miserable Les Kellet.
He became a wrestler, since he faced a life ban from soccer, having attracted more red cards than anyone in the history of the Football Association of Wales!
Martyn said: “You might not believe some of the stories and incidents, but with contributions from Mighty John Quinn, Dave “Fit “Finlay, Adrian Street, Klondyke Kate, Mitzi Mueller, Mark Rollerball Rocco, Tony St Clair and the Amazing Kung Fu – and a number of other fellow wrestlers and promoters, there is ample evidence that it was all true – almost!”
The Foreword of this often hilarious illustrated account,is written by Orig’s prodigy,up and coming WWE star Ryan Mason,or Barri Griffiths from Tremadog, North Wales.
El Bandito: The Autobiography is published by Y Lolfa Press on September 25th (Price £9.95).
