Bison Smith documentary hits as hard as the wrestler himself
If there was ever a cautionary tale about entering the world of professional wrestling, it’s the...
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Tag: Mitsuharu Misawa
IPWHF Class of 2023 both ‘Great’ and ‘Gorgeous’
The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2023 on Thursday,...
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Book on 2000 All Japan/NOAH split fascinating & detailed
Fans of Japanese puroresu, pro-wrestling in general, and non-wrestling fans interested in complex...
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For Richard Slinger, wrestling in Japan was as real as it gets
Few wrestling companies have enjoyed as widespread critical acclaim as Shohei ‘Giant’ Baba’s All...
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All Japan’s Four Pillars of Heaven set the standard
When The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer gave the Wrestle Kingdom 11 match between Kenny...
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Funk Jr. & Dibiase remember Misawa as a trainee, foe and friend
In the wake of the death of Mitsuharu Misawa on June 13, 2009, the topic of safety in the ring has...
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Japanese legend Mitsuharu Misawa dies in the ring
Mitsuharu Misawa, whom many considered the best wrestler in the world during the 1990s, shockingly...
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One year after the split, All Japan is alive and well
It was the biggest news story in all of professional wrestling last year. When All Japan Pro...
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Misawa knocks All-Japan off TV
Mitsuharu Misawa scored his first major victory in the promotional war brewing with All Japan Pro...
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Misawa announces new Japanese promotion
Former All Japan Pro Wrestling President Mitsuharu Misawa held a press conference in Tokyo, Japan,...
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Mat Matters: Misawa’s departure cripples All Japan
Wrestling is comprised of a series of defining moments that have become ingrained in the very...
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Mitsuharu Misawa leaves All Japan
Month long speculation of a major shake up in Japan came to full fruition today as word officially...
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