Gethin Willams is known to most as Kid Cymru grew up in Talley, South Wales and was inspired to wrestle by Reslo star El Bandito. The masked wrestler began his training in 2013, previous to this he studied the art of karate.
Kid Cymru currently works with Welsh Wrestling. A promotion which tours all over Wales entertaining the country top to bottom with 150 shows a year.
Although Willams schedule is full with wrestling events he also works a segment on Nation Radio called Welsh Wednesdays.
Kid Cymru currently works with Welsh Wrestling. A promotion which tours all over Wales entertaining the country top to bottom with 150 shows a year.
Although Willams schedule is full with wrestling events he also works a segment on Nation Radio called Welsh Wednesdays.
Along with the use of Cymru in his name Willams also sports the Welsh dragon along with the Welsh colours. "I've always been proud of where I'm from and the values that come with it." Willams stated that the reason he wears a mask is because "It sets me apart from other Welsh wrestlers", "I enjoy keeping my identity a mystery as it adds to the image of my character." always one to stand out from the crowd Willams spoke about his style of wrestling, stating that "I Like to incorporate my karate background into my wrestling." |
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The unfamiliarity of his style helped Kid Cymru become Welsh Wrestling's Heavyweight wrestling champion at the back end of 2017.
"I cant put into words how I feel to win the title, I couldn't believe it when the referee counted 3 and raised my hand." Having already successfully defended the belt the champ will look to defend his title reign at the next event. #SupportLocalTalent #IGefnogiTalentLleol "I Feel passionate about helping and supporting the people around me and helping others to be successful In my local area" "At Welsh Wrestling we are so grateful of the support from the local communities that come rain or shine to see us." You can catch Kid Cymru along with the Welsh Wrestling crew at the following locations -Pencoed 09/02/18 -Pontypridd 19/02/18 -Maesteg 21/02/18 -Llanelli 22/02/18 Swansea 23/02/18 Follow Kid Cymru @Kid_Cymru / @Welsh_Wrestling on Twitter welshwrestling.com Thank you and Good luck for the future Kid Cymru. Diolch Craig |
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