The Curious Case of Mr. Rumble: America’s Masked Grappler

The Curious Case of Mr. Rumble: America’s Masked Grappler in England

Step into The Sunken Pig, a smoky, charming pub in the heart of London, and you might just find yourself sitting next to a legend—though you might not know it right away. Sporting a bright yellow and black mask, Mr. Rumble is as mysterious as he is memorable. This masked marvel, fresh from the American wrestling circuits, has found a second home here in jolly old England, where he’s earned quite the reputation outside the ring.

A man of refined yet hearty tastes, Mr. Rumble is rarely seen without a pint of The Bishop's Ballbag, his favourite local ale, in hand. “He’s got a right thirst on him, that one,” says Chris McGuinness, landlord of The Sunken Pig. “Comes in full mask and all, orders a pint like he’s just part of the furniture. Quite the character!” And when it comes to his pork scratchings, Mr. Rumble insists, “Nothing pairs like a packet of those scratchings,” laughs McGuinness. “He’d probably wrestle a pig if it meant fresh scratchings!”

Currently sidelined with a sprained neck (no doubt a souvenir from the ring), Mr. Rumble is expected back in action soon. Until then, you’ll still catch him here, pint in hand, keeping the locals entertained at his favourite pub.