I don't know if he mellowed in his later years, but he's going to stand as one of the tragic figures of Wrestling. A guy that had it all, money, fame, a huge reputation and threw it all away. A guy that pushed to hard and lost his health. a person that didn't have great standings in both his personal and professional life, a violent belligerent unapologetic bully and abuser.
Every new wrestler should be sat down and told the story of Tommy Billington so they don't repeat his mistakes.
He comes across as a troubled soul, I hope that he rests in peace.
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