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The first Japanese person to involve themselves in catch wrestling (the basis of traditional professional wrestling) was former sumo wrestler Sorakichi Matsuda. [1] There were subsequent attempts before and after World War II to popularize the sport in Japan, but these generally failed until the advent of its first big star, Rikidōzan , in ...
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (新日本プロレスリング株式会社, Shin Nihon Puroresuringu Kabushiki-gaisha) (NJPW) [2] is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion founded on January 13, 1972, by Antonio Inoki, and based in Nakano, Tokyo.
The first official Japanese referee in the NWA, he was known as one of the best referees in the business [3] and the most popular referee in Japanese Puroresu history. [4] He was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum as a member of the Class of 2018. [5]
NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling: 2005, 2010 Yokohama, Japan No NJPW Greatest Wrestlers Hall of Fame: Naoki Sugabayashi New Japan Pro-Wrestling: 2007, 2009–2011 Tokyo, Japan Yes: NCW Hall of Fame: Northern Championship Wrestling: 2005– — No [11] NWA Hall of Fame: R. Bruce Tharpe National Wrestling Alliance: 2005– — Yes: PWA Hall of Fame
This is a list chronicling the history of professional wrestling at the Tokyo Dome. The Tokyo Dome stadium in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan has hosted a number of professional wrestling supercard events over the years. These events often air on pay-per-view (PPV) or are recorded for a future television broadcast.
Japan Puroresu (ジャパンプロレス) or Japan Pro-Wrestling was the first renegade professional wrestling promotion in Japan. It was formed by Riki Choshu and his Ishingun after leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 1984. The promotion co-promoted with All Japan Pro Wrestling until 1987 when it dissolved.
Puroresu (プロレス) is a Japanese term used for professional wrestling in and outside of Japan.The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of "professional wrestling" (プロフェッショナル・レスリング, purofesshonaru resuringu), which in Japanese is abbreviated to “puro” (プロ - “pro”) & “resu” (レス - an abbreviation of “wrestling”).
Kuramae Kokugikan was officially completed in September 1954. To protect and preserve the rich historical heritage of Sumo, a Sumo Museum was created in the premises of the building. [5] In September 1952, the four traditional pillars (shihon-bashira) were replaced by the current tsuriyane (suspended ceiling), [6] as the matches began to be ...