Toe wrestling

Toe wrestling was created in 1974 by drinkers who were frustrated about the World Cup and wanted a sport in which the British would dominate.

[1][2] The year after the sport's debut competition, which was held in the Ye Olde Royal Oak Inn in Staffordshire, the winner was Canadian.

[3] The most prolific player is superchampion Alan "Nasty" Nash, with at least fourteen wins, called golden toes.

[4] Other successful toe wrestlers include Lisa "Twinkletoes" Shenton and Ben "Toe-tal Destruction" Woodroffe.

[3] The Championship celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2024, welcoming international competitors from India, China, and the United States.