Previously held on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, the festival was the victim of its own popularity in 2009 when 15, 000 spectators turned up to a venue equipped to hold only 5, 000, resulting in the cancellation of the 2010 event.

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Given the history and tradition of wrestling, and its popularity and universality, we were surprised when the decision was announced.

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When Mr Yeltsin's popularity with the public was at its lowest, hardliners grabbed their chance.

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