Birth name John Lagey Name Johnny Kwango Retired 1980s | Debut Late 1940s Ring name(s) Johnny Kwango | |
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Born 20 April 1920England ( 1920-04-20 ) | ||
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John Lagey (20 April 1920 – 19 January 1994), better known by his ring name Johnny Kwango, was an English professional wrestler.
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- The bevis frond johnny kwango 2011
- World of sport jackie pallo vs johnny kwango pt 1
- Early life
- Professional wrestling career
- Personal life
- References
World of sport jackie pallo vs johnny kwango pt 1
Early life
Lagey was a ballet dancer in The Ballet Negres, the first all-black dance company in Europe. His mother was a strongwoman in a German circus, and may have been possibly Europe's first female professional wrestler.
Professional wrestling career
Kwango wrestled from the late 1940s to the 1980s, and was famous for his head-butt moves. He achieved fame in Britain through televised matches on ITV, but also enjoyed popularity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Personal life
Lagey was an accomplished drummer and pianist, playing in various nightclubs in London with his brother, Cyril, who was a musician with the comedy orchestra known as Sid Millward & His Nitwits. Lagey's older brother, Butcher Johnson, was also a wrestler. Lagey's hobbies included photography, cars, amateur radio, and collecting jazz records. He lived in Peckham and died of cancer at the age of 74. He was survived by his six children.
