Max Crabtree Cause of Death

English professional wrestler and promoter, Max Crabtree known for working alongside his brother, Shirley Crabtree has died. He died at the age of 90 on April 2, 2023. The cause of his death is unknown.

During the 1970s, Max was appointed Northern area booker with Joint Promotions. He is credited with bringing Shirley out of retirement and inventing the Big Daddy persona and gimmick for his brother.

He helped promote several wrestlers including Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, William Regal and George Kid. He spent forty years as a wrestling promoter. He was highly regarded in the British wrestling industry for his booking skills.

Crabtree continued to promote wrestling under the banner Ring Wrestling Stars from 1991 until his retirement in February 1995. Big Daddy continued to headline his shows until his own retirement in December 1993, thereafter Max Crabtree employed Daveyy Boy Smith in a similar headline role for several months in 1994.