Billy Riley

Billy Riley (22 June 1896 – 27 August 1977) was an English practitioner and teacher of catch wrestling. As a trainer in the sport, he taught some of the leading post-World War II figures in catch wrestling at his training school "The Snake Pit" in Wigan, Lancashire, England.

For the rockabilly musician, see Billy Lee Riley. For the 19th-century baseball player, see Billy Riley (baseball).


Billy Riley
Born22 June 1896
Leigh, Lancashire, England
Died27 August 1977 (1977-08-28) (aged 81)
England
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Billy Riley
Debut1920s
Retired1968
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