16 Facts About Paul Lincoln

Paul Lincoln went on to wrestle under the ring name "Elmo Lincoln".

In 1951, at the age of 19, Paul Lincoln emigrated to the United Kingdom.

Paul Lincoln went on to wrestle in Valencia, Spain before returning to Australia in 1975, where he wrestled in Melbourne as "Major Lincoln".

Paul Lincoln returned to the UK in 1986, settling in Southampton.

For most of his career, Paul Lincoln wrestled as the villainous "Dr Death", who wore a black leather mask and black boots and was billed from Hollywood.

Paul Lincoln was "burly" but relatively short for a professional wrestler.

Towards the end of his career, Paul Lincoln wrestled as "Major Paul Lincoln", a heelish officer of the British Army.

Paul Lincoln planned to use the rooms above the restaurant as temporary accommodation for foreign wrestlers.

In July 1956, The Vipers Skiffle Group took shelter from the rain in the 2i's, whereupon Paul Lincoln suggested they keep playing in the coffeehouse's basement.

The success of their impromptu performance made Paul Lincoln reconsider his plans; he made the 2i's a live music venue, and gave The Vipers a residency.

The 2i's went on to become hugely successful after Paul Lincoln began staging music evenings aimed at teenagers featuring rock and roll and skiffle acts.

Paul Lincoln recruited the bouncer of the 2i's, Peter Grant, as a wrestler.

In 1957, Paul Lincoln conceived the idea of staging skiffle concerts on voyage between Southend, England and Boulogne, France.

Paul Lincoln chartered the paddle steamer MV Royal Daffodil and sold tickets for what was dubbed the "Rock Across the Channel".

Paul Lincoln was married to Elizabeth, with whom he had a daughter, Natalie.

Paul Lincoln had been afflicted with cancer and Parkinson's disease.