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English professional wrestler
Tommy Billington
Billington in 2023
Personal information
BornThomas Billington
(2001-12-15) 15 December 2001 (age 24)
Golborne, Wigan, England
Dynamite Kid (uncle)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Dynamite Kid (II)
Thomas Billington
Tommy Billington
Billed height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Billed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Billed fromWigan, Greater Manchester, England
Trained byMarty Jones
Davey Boy Smith Jr.
Bret Hart
Debut2018

Thomas Billington (born 15 December 2001) is an English professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He also makes appearances for its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH).

He is the nephew of Dynamite Kid and has gained recognition for his high-flying style and technical prowess. In 2018, Billington began his career as one-half of a tag team with his brother Mark Billington, known as the Billington Bulldogs.

Early life

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Billington was born in Golborne, Wigan, England on 15 December 2001. Growing up in a wrestling family, he was inspired by his uncle, the Dynamite Kid, and began training at a young age under the guidance of Marty Jones, Davey Boy Smith Jr., and Bret Hart.[1]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2018–2022)

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Billington made his professional wrestling debut in 2018, teaming with his brother Mark as the Billington Bulldogs. They competed in various independent promotions across the UK and Canada, gaining attention for their dynamic teamwork and homage to their uncle's legacy.[2]

In 2022, the Billington Bulldogs became the inaugural Dungeon Wrestling Tag Team Champions after defeating the Bollywood Boyz at the Unfinished Business pay-per-view.[3]

Major League Wrestling (2022–2023)

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On 14 October 2022, it was reported on Major League Wrestling's official website that Billington Bulldogs would make their MLW debut by teaming with their cousin Davey Boy Smith Jr. (the son of Davey Boy Smith, Dynamite Kid's cousin and tag team partner) against Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane, Myron Reed and Mr. Thomas) at Fightland.[4] Prior to their debut, the Billington Bulldogs had furthered their training under the tutelage of Smith and Bret Hart.[5] Smith and the Billington Bulldogs won the match, which aired on the 12 January 2023 episode of Fusion, marking their televised debut in MLW.[6] On 16 November, it was reported that Billington Bulldogs had officially signed a multi-year contract with MLW.[7] On the 21 February 2023 episode of Underground Wrestling, Billington Bulldogs defeated The Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido and Ray Jaz).[8] Billington Bulldogs continued their feud with Bomaye Fight Club as they were scheduled to take on Reed and Thomas in a match at Blood and Thunder,[9] which aired on the 7 March episode of Underground Wrestling.[10] This was their last match in MLW and they quietly departed MLW shortly after as their profiles were removed from MLW's roster section by April.[11]

All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2024–present)

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Billington made his All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on the 11 May 2024 episode of Collision, facing Dax Harwood in a losing effort.[12] His performance was well-received, and in August 2024, it was reported that he had signed a contract with AEW.[13] Billington made his debut for AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) on 20 December at Final Battle, losing to Katsuyori Shibata.[14] In 2025, Billington formed a tag team with Adam Priest.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2026)

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On July 7, 2026, Billington made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut as one of the two final opponents for Tiger Mask IV, wrestling him to a time-limit draw in the first of Tiger Mask's two retirement matches.[15]

Personal life

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Billington continues to honor his family's wrestling heritage, often paying tribute to his uncle through his in-ring style and attire. He remains close with his brother Mark, with whom he has achieved significant success as a tag team.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • All-Star Wrestling Alliance
    • AWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mark Billington
  • Dungeon Wrestling
    • Dungeon Wrestling Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural, current) – with Mark Billington [17]
  • Pro2 Wrestling
    • Pro2 Wrestling Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Mark Billington [18]
  • Real Canadian Wrestling
    • RCW British Commonwealth Championship (1 time)
  • Wild Rose Sports Association
    • WRSA Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Mark Billington
    • WRSA Tag Team Championship Tournament (2022) – with Mark Billington

References

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  1. ↑ Docking, Neil (February 9, 2019). "Nephews of WWE legend The Dynamite Kid set for This Is Wrestling show". Liverpool Echo.
  2. ↑ "Dynamite Kid's nephews making waves in wrestling". Slam Wrestling.
  3. ↑ "Dungeon Wrestling Unfinished Business « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  4. ↑ "Davey Boy Smith & Billington Bulldogs to debut Oct 30 in Philly". Major League Wrestling. October 13, 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Nash, Anthony (16 November 2022). "Billington Bulldogs Sign With MLW". Yahoo. Retrieved 12 May 2024. Debuting in 2019, Mark and Thomas, the nephews of the Dynamite Kid, have recently been training for their upcoming January 7th MLW bout with their cousin Davey Boy and another distant relative in Canada: Bret "Hitman" Hart.
  6. ↑ Marcus Arias (January 19, 2023). "1/12 MLW FUSION TV REPORT: MLW Middleweight Championship, Bulldogs vs. Fight Club, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Billington Bulldogs sign with MLW". Major League Wrestling. November 16, 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Jason Powell (February 22, 2023). "2/21 MLW Underground results: Powell's review of Alex Hammerstone vs. Yamato for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, The Billington Bulldogs vs. The FBI, and Sam Adonis vs. Calvin Tankman". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Joseph Currier (December 27, 2022). "Tag team match announced for MLW Blood & Thunder". WON / F4W. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  10. ↑ Jason Powell (March 7, 2023). "3/7 MLW Underground results: Powell's review of Lio Rush vs. Jacob Fatu, Alex Hammerstone vs. Lance Anoa'i for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, "The Billington Bulldogs" Tom Billington and Mark Billington vs. Myron Reed and Mr. Thomas". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "FIGHTERS". Major League Wrestling. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "Dax Harwood vs. Tommy Billington Added To 5/11 AEW Collision | Fightful News". www.fightful.com.
  13. ↑ "411MANIA". AEW Has Reportedly Signed Tommy Billington.
  14. ↑ Vetter, Chris (December 21, 2024). "ROH Final Battle results: Vetter's review of Athena vs. Billie Starkz for the ROH Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Matt Cardona for the ROH Championship". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  15. ↑ Thompson, Andrew (July 7, 2026). "NJPW Presents Tiger Mask IV's Retirement Show Results (7/7/26): Original Tiger Mask Locks Up With Tiger Mask IV". Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Dynamite Kid's nephews officially sign with MLW for British Bulldogs stable". Cageside Seats. January 6, 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  17. ↑ Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database Wrestling Network
  18. ↑ "Full Results: Pro2 Wrestling 'Brawl at the Hall 2021'". November 6, 2021.
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