Category: Puroresu
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Jushin Liger – Wrestling’s Masked Icon Across Five Decades
On January 5, 2020, at Wrestle Kingdom 14, Jushin Liger wrestled the final match of his legendary career. In doing so, he joined the elite club of wrestlers who competed across five different decades—the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s. His retirement wasn’t just the end of an era for NJPW; it was a farewell…
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Rikidōzan: Father of Japanese Wrestling and Tragic Icon
In examining the life and death of Rikidōzan, one can only conclude that no figure has had a greater impact on modern professional wrestling than him—perhaps with the exception of the combined forces of Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan in the 1980s. Tragically, Mitsuhiro Momota’s (Rikidōzan) murder also marks the beginning of a modern tragedy…
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Hulk Hogan’s “Trinket” Comment, and the Art of Wrestling Hype
In 1993, Hulk Hogan sat before Japanese media ahead of a match with The Great Muta for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. In a moment that has lived in infamy, Hogan gestured to the WWF World Heavyweight Title belt — the iconic Winged Eagle — and called it a “toy” and a “trinket.” He then pointed…
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Celebrating The Career of Leon White aka Vader
WWE finally corrected a long-standing oversight when they announced that Vader would be inducted into the Hall of Fame. For nearly two decades, Leon “Big Van Vader” White redefined what it meant to be a big man in professional wrestling. At nearly 500 pounds, he possessed shocking agility, explosive power, and a fluid in-ring style…
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AZM vs. Starlight Kid: 205-Match Rivalry That Could Last Forever
With a staggering 205 matches between them to date in some capacity, AZM vs. Starlight Kid has grown into one of the most prolific and compelling rivalries in modern professional wrestling. These are two amazing young women who have insane chemistry in the ring, the ability to push each other to new heights, and still…
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The Very Best of “The King of Harts” – Owen Hart
There’s no denying Bret Hart is the most celebrated member of the Hart family. His influence on WWE during the 1990s and his many accomplishments cannot be overstated. During his time in the company, he was one of the most popular wrestlers in the world and heralded as one of the very best. One downside…