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11 months
34 years ago today - Genichiro Tenryu & Stan Hansen vs. Giant Baba & Rusher Kimura LEGENDARY MATCH! Two former Aces of two promotions vs. Top Gaijin and Rising Star. Baba first defeat to the Japanese, which I'm sure he couldn't forgive himself #ajpw #天龍源一郎 #ジャイアント馬場
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3 months
30 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Steve Williams Perfect job! One of the greatest title reigns in the history of pro-wrestling comes to end. The formula that gave birth to Japanese pro-wrestling - Japanese Hero vs. Evil Foreigner. #ajpw #三沢光晴 #スティーブ・ウィリアムス
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20 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Yoshihiro Takayama Peak! Absolutely, one of the most PHYSICAL matches I've ever seen. Doctors had forbidden Kobashi from doing a moonsault, but he decided that this was an exception #noah_ghc #小橋建太 #高山善廣
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10 months
Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Charlie Dempsey - 03.01.2024 Could anyone have ever imagined that William Regal son would be performing in All Japan? Very proper in-ring work, reminiscent of the 70s. I think it did the match some good. You always have to start from the basic #ajpw #WWENXT
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A confrontation that almost crossed the line! Mitsuharu Misawa and Yoshihiro Takayama have a peculiar chemistry that involves absolutely destroying each other in matches that are close to shoot style. Some moments are really frightening #ajpw #noah_ghc #三沢光晴 #高山善廣
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8 months
21 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Kenta Kobashi What can be said? Match of the Year by Tokyo Sports, Nikkan Sports, WON, The Best Match Ever by CageMatch, 5 stars by WON. After the match, the whole arena started chanting "NOAH! NOAH! NOAH!" #noah_ghc #三沢光晴 #小橋建太
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Katsuyori Shibata vs. Minoru Suzuki - 03.09.2024 Pro wrestling can be different. Probably the most emotional match of the year. Seeing Shibata tears on the entrance, that's why we love this sport. The rest of the match it is beyond praise #TAKAYAMANIA #柴田勝頼 #鈴木みのる
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9 months
27 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu Misawa "The Difference Between Champion and Ace". This match was a very big contributor to pro-wrestling in terms of building epic matches. Pretty much everyone is following this structure. It's standard. #ajpw #小橋建太 #三沢光晴
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25 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu Misawa All Time Classic! Giant Baba called this match THE BEST wrestling match ever. Match of the decade by Nikkan Sports. Match of the year by Tokyo Sports, Nikkan Sports, WON! #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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7 months
14 years ago today - First Tiger Mask vs. Genichiro Tenryu Dream Match that at first sight came too late, but actually turned out to be unbelievable. The two tough veterans did what was expected of them and cheated old age in the ring. Hidden Gem! #ajpw #njpw #天龍源一郎 #佐山聡
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Naomichi Marufuji vs. AJ Styles - 13.07.2024 Respect! It's never too late. Surprisingly, during their careers, these two never faced in the ring, but sometimes dreams come true. Two innovators, geniuses demonstrate why they are #noah_ghc #WWE #丸藤正道
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9 months
25 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada Legendary match! Kawada broke his arm early in the match, but despite that he followed through and won. It was the last match Giant Baba watched and he called it the best match he had ever seen #ajpw #三沢光晴 #川田利明
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3 months
These slow motion during matches still blow my mind! It's extraordinary that until now, after almost 20 years, no one has ever come close to Nippon TV(G+) production in quality. This era of Pro Wrestling NOAH was truly GOLDEN #noah_ghc
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21 years ago today - Toshiaki Kawada vs. Shinjiro Otani The finals of Triple Crown Tournament! Great match, combination of All Japan and New Japan school. The crowd was hot at some points and had believe in Otani, but Kawada stubbornness is too strong #ajpw #川田利明 #大谷晋二郎
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30 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Steve Williams Absolute, undeniable masterpiece. The first time Kobashi challenged Triple Crown. When you see wrestlers clash like this, you realize that they are on a completely different level! #ajpw #小橋建太 #スティーブ・ウィリアムス
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5 months
30 years ago - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada, 6 stars by WON The absolute peak in the history of pro-wrestling. Possibly deepest match in history. The blend of on-screen and off-screen that turns into the greatest possible chemistry in the ring #ajpw #三沢光晴 #川田利明
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11 months
26 years ago today - Akira Taue & Toshiaki Kawada vs. Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki A clash of styles. Best match description. Giant Baba fortress seems to have let in someone from the outside. One of the hottest crowds in history! #ajpw #川田利明 #田上明 #ハヤブサ #新崎人生
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34 years ago today - Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Mitsuharu Misawa “The Boy Who Defeated Ace” - headlines that day! This is one of the most important matches in the history of Japanese pro-wrestling. Giant Baba showed how you can create a star in one match. #ajpw #ジャンボ鶴田 #三沢光晴
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7 months
Perhaps those fans who have watched old puroresu have noticed this. Some serious men in suits sit poker-faced in the front rows at the beginning of the match and wave their hands like children at the end. Misawa said such things gave him strength #ajpw #小橋建太 #三沢光晴
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31 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Steve Williams, 5 star by WON Game changer! This match made neck bumps an integral part of King's Road. One after another, top wrestlers began to use dangerous techniques that were difficult to take #ajpw #小橋建太 #スティーブ・ウィリアムス
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Tiger Mask II vs. Kuniaki Kobayashi - 09.03.1985 "Tiger Hunter" Kuniaki Kobayashi dies at age 68 after repeated battles with cancer. Let's continue to enjoy his legacy. Rest in Peace, Kuniaki-san... #ajpw #三沢光晴 #小林邦昭
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13 years ago today - Naomichi Marufuji vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru. 2010 was a difficult year for NOAH. A year of dramatic changes. Despite this, NOAH juniors have remained as amazing as ever. HIDDEN JAM. #noah_ghc @Hi5ame @vintagepuro @noah_marufuji_
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25 years ago today, Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada. This is the first AJPW show at Tokyo Dome and also, Kawada defeated Misawa in a fair bout for first time. This match confirmed that Misawa-Kawada is still #ajpw main rivalry. #川田利明 @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro
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13 days
Tiger Suplex '85, an original move created by Mitsuharu Misawa. This move was born out of Misawa promise to create moves every year during Tiger Mask era. Later, it was used only in big matches. It reminds me Sleeper Suplex! #ajpw #noah_ghc #三沢光晴
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5 months
29 years ago today - Akira Taue & Toshiaki Kawada vs. Kenta Kobashi & Mitsuharu Misawa The greatest match in pro-wrestling history. The true peak of storytelling and psychology. Kobashi saving Misawa is a legendary moment! #ajpw #川田利明 #田上明 #小橋建太 #三沢光晴
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2 months
"It`s not monopoly, but rival company that makes it possible for pro-wrestling to develop. It`s through friendly competition that each company improves, which in turn leads to higher salaries" - Stan Hansen, reasons for moving from NJPW to All Japan, which was in decline #ajpw
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29 years ago - Misawa vs. Kawada, 6 stars by WON This is one of the best, deepest and most personal rivalry in wrestling history. The blend of on-screen and off-screen that turns into the greatest possible chemistry in the ring #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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15 years ago today - Naomichi Marufuji vs. Shuji Kondo Ironic that before the match Marufuji said: "I'm going to have the best match of the night and win". The match eventually won "Match of the Year" award from Tokyo Sports #ajpw #noah_ghc @noah_marufuji_ @kondo_shuji
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Kenta Kobashi vs. KENTA - 05.03.2006 It's amazing how they are so different and so similar at the same time. KENTA has a lot to prove to his teacher and to fans. Kobashi appreciated his efforts and ended match with Burning Hammer, the last one ever! #noah_ghc #小橋建太 #KENTA
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Toshiaki Kawada vs. Gary Albright - 25.10.1995 Crossover! The match that shattered the "Impregnable Castle" policy in All Japan. It stirred up so much emotion that Kawada had some shocking words: "I want to open my wings even more, but I can't do it in the cage." #ajpw #川田利明
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24 years ago - Misawa vs. Kobashi, 5 star by WON. "If you've recently started watching wrestling, you don't know growing process. I want people to know how hard it was to get to this point" - Misawa. Perfectly describes match. #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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26 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Jun Akiyama One of the most unique matches in the King's Road era. It's so controversial that Giant Baba was strict about the match. Baba tested Akiyama to see if he was ready. The final Lariat is one of the best EVER #ajpw #小橋健太 #秋山准
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19 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada Real “The End of an Era.” The swan song of King's Road style. Yes, unlike Kawada, Misawa physical condition was dismal, but you can see how literally every move was done with heart #noah_ghc #ajpw #三沢光晴 #川田利明
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28 years ago today - Genichiro Tenryu vs. Great Muta Probably the best Muta match ever. The crowd in Osaka is the best. Muta aura as a monster is very powerful and Tenryu trying to defeat this monster. Perfect story! #WAR #ザ・グレート・ムタ #天龍源一郎
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25 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Vader Although Vader run in All Japan lasted about two years, it can be called one of his most successful appearances. The feud was very intense, with Vader injuring Kobashi eye in the brawl #ajpw #小橋建太 #ビッグバン・ベイダー
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Kaito Kiyomiya vs. Gabe Kidd - 16.06.2024 I missed that kind of really classic pro-wrestling. It's the base. Angry, obnoxious foreigner vs. Japanese hero. That's what puroresu was built on. Kaito and Gabe, both did an amazingly wonderful job! #noah_ghc #清宮海斗 #ゲイブ・キッド
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17 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Naomichi Marufuji Certainly one of the most important matches in NOAH history. Budokan sold out incredibly quickly. I believe this is the end of the "Golden Era" of NOAH. A masterpiece of storytelling! #noah_ghc #三沢光晴 @noah_marufuji_
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22 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Yoshihiro Takayama One of THE BRUTAL hybrid matches in pro-wrestling history! They show us shoot style. If you watch this match with only strikes and grappling, you don't lose anything #noah_ghc #三沢光晴 #高山善廣
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9 months
Kenta Kobashi has many nicknames, but the one that best describes him is "Tetsujin"(Iron Man). He always took incredible spots, and outside the ring even cancer couldn't stop him. Legendary! #noah_ghc #ajpw #小橋建太
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39 years ago today - Tiger Mask II vs. Kuniaki Kobayashi, Match of the Year by WON Famous rivalry in Japan. Misawa injured his knee in the match and it was an injury that plagued him for the rest of his life. That's the cost of what you're seeing #ajpw #三沢光晴 #小林邦昭
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A moment that perfectly demonstrates why Giant Baba is one of the most popular wrestlers in Japanese pro-wrestling history. There's an incredible amount of depth in that look #ajpw #ajpw50th @TheFourPillars1 @PuroresuFlow @ClassicsPuro83
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29 years ago today - Toshiaki Kawada vs. Kenta Kobashi, 5 stars by WON The match took place a few days after Great Hanshin earthquake. Fans who attended the show described the match as a "ray of light in the midst of a gloomy atmosphere" #ajpw #川田利明 #小橋建太 @davemeltzerWON
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9 months
How many pro-wrestlers kicked out after Stan Hansen Western Lariat? This moment is so unreal that the fans in Nippon Budokan couldn't even believe that Kenta Kobashi kick out. Special moment! #ajpw #スタン・ハンセン #小橋建太
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35 years ago today - Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Genichiro Tenryu, 5 star by WON In early '80s, some NJPW wrestlers used to laugh at Tenryu/Tsuruta for "working in an outdated style", but in the end it was Tsuruta/Tenryu who made revolution in pro-wrestling #ajpw #ジャンボ鶴田 #天龍源一郎
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25 years ago today - Kiyoshi Tamura vs. Yoshihisa Yamamoto Legendary confrontation in world of shoot style! There was a sporting grudge between them, which spilled over into masterpieces in the ring. Yamamoto has cancer, so let's wish him well #RINGS #田村潔司 #山本宜久
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27 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Hiroshi Hase THIS IS PRO WRESTLING! Technical, brutal, epic... The match that can't be called anything other than an in-ring masterpiece. The perfect combination of King's Road and Strong Style in one artwork #ajpw #njpw #小橋建太 #馳浩
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15 years ago today - KENTA vs. Ricky Marvin Is it possible to fit greatness into three minutes? It seems possible. Hard, fast, high quality. Cagematch made an exception and allowed this match to be rated. That means something! #noah_ghc #KENTA #リッキー・マルビン
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One of THE BEST & BRUTAL hybrid matches in pro-wrestling history. Mitsuharu Misawa and Yoshihiro Takayama show us shoot style. If you watch this match with only strikes and grappling, you don't lose anything #noah_ghc #三沢光晴 #高山善廣
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22 years ago today - Keiji Muto vs. Toshiaki Kawada Epochal Match. In fact, it's a clash of two different views of pro-wrestling. Passive Kings Road and Aggressive Strong Style. And for that reason, it's incredibly interesting to watch! #ajpw #武藤敬司 #川田利明
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31 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada Battle of inner feelings that crosses the line of professional wrestling. At the end of the match, after German Suplex, Kawada fainted. Match rendered Baba speechless and beyond his comprehension #ajpw #三沢光晴 #川田利明
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Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jinsei Shinzaki - 11.10.1998 It's an interesting enough matchup. I felt more like watching a Japanese indie show from those years than All Japan. I would call it a clash of styles. A different take on the world of pro-wrestling #ajpw #三沢光晴 #新崎人生
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Lou Thesz was fundamentalist. In 1998, he criticized Misawa vs. Kobashi match, saying it "lacked technique and mat wrestling". Both wrestlers didn't get confused and the next year showed amazing technique. Rumor has it that Thesz was thrilled! #ajpw #三沢光晴 #小橋建太
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24 years ago today - Vader vs. Jun Akiyama Akiyama looks like the kind of guy who seems like an equal opponent to Vader without being big man. Vader was very positive about working with Jun, saying that he tested him and Akiyama did a great job #ajpw #ビッグバン・ベイダー #秋山準
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One of the biggest losses is the stomping of fans during epic moments! When some exciting moments happens, in addition to cheering and screaming, fans would start tapping their feet on the floor and it created an indescribable vibe. For some reason, it's gone... #ajpw #noah_ghc
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17 years ago today. Kenta Kobashi vs. Naomichi Marufuji. An important match for Marufuji, as he defeated Akira Taue before that, changing NOAH main event scene. This match definitely, expectedly, stole the show. #noah_ghc @Hi5ame @vintagepuro @noah_marufuji_
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31 years ago today - Stan Hansen vs. Toshiaki Kawada The chemistry between Kawada and Hansen was something special. Something on the line between a match and a real, hard fistfight. Kawada fainted after the final Lariat. That's crazy. #ajpw #スタン・ハンセン #川田利明
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38 years ago today, 5 star by WON. Misawa became Tiger Mask by accident(he could stand on ropes) and he suffered from what Sayama was good at. Kuniaki was his main enemy! However, impossible to imagine Misawa without his past. #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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25 years ago today - Jun Akiyama & Kenta Kobashi vs. Stan Hansen & Vader Vader and Hansen... Dream-team! The audience is incredibly engaged by the match. The big guys beat the hell out of each other. HIDDEN GEM! #ajpw #小橋建太 #秋山準 #スタン・ハンセン #ビッグバン・ベイダー
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18 years ago today - Josh Barnett vs. Kiyoshi Tamura The opposition of sizes was pretty the main story of the fight. Josh using Capture Suplex, Akira Maeda signature technique, is a great reference on which he is trapped #田村潔司 #ジョシュ・バーネット @JoshLBarnett
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16 years ago today - Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Suwama Everything was done perfectly! A true confrontation between the top stars of the two promotions. Many fans don't realize that Tanahashi has been performing as a heel for a while #njpw #ajpw #棚橋弘至 #諏訪魔
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30 years ago today - Misawa & Kobashi vs. Kawada & Taue, 5 stars by WON This match raised the bar on "epic" in tag team wrestling and was the first "Holy cow, that's a long finishing sequence!" All Japan match of the year #ajpw #三沢光晴 #小橋建太 #川田利明 #田上明
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Suddenly, Yoshinari Ogawa is ending his pro-wrestler career. Ogawa played a role in changing the architecture of All Japan. Baba gave him permission to compete on the same level with the heavyweights and his contributions to NOAH are immense! #小川良成 #noah_ghc #ajpw
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25 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Vader Perfect chemistry. A dream come true! Vader respected Misawa, considering him one of the best wrestlers on the planet. Tokyo Dome was packed in honor of Giant Baba, who had passed away before #ajpw #三沢光晴 #ビッグバン・ベイダー
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A match that every puroresu fan has likely discussed. However, this INCREDIBLE moment needs to be mentioned. How epic is this? Dream match. Tokyo Dome. Two icons of generation. Both use finishers, stand up, hit Lariat and fall down. Goosebumps... #noah_ghc #小橋建太 #佐々木健介
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26 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Toshiaki Kawada Classic! I was happy when Eddie Kingston spoke highly of this match. Kawada passivity(selling) and Kobashi intensity become an incredible symbiosis. The final Lariat is the cherry on top of the cake #ajpw #川田利明 #小橋建太
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Andre The Giant & Giant Baba vs. Steve Williams & Terry Gordy - 21.11.1990 I can't think of any wrestler that something like this could happen to, except for Ande The Giant. The friendship between two giants was really strong #ajpw #ジャイアント馬場 #アンドレ・ザ・ジャイアント
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25 years ago today - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada Their not the most famous, but also probably the most tense match. Tension seemed to hang in the air. Misawa was named as the heir of Giant Baba and his views were different from Kawada #ajpw #三沢光晴 #川田利明
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Kenta Kobashi moonsault is special. Once, during AJPW era, Kobashi heard advice from Muto: "Don't use it too often, or you'll fall to pieces like I did". Why is he shouting "Ikuzo!"? Kobashi said that "then power is twice as strong". #ajpw #noah_ghc @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro
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28 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Stan Hansen Passing the lariat! Kobashi asked permission and Hansen put only one condition: “Don't use it too often. The lariat is final.” Kobashi became the only Japanese to defeat Hansen after Lariat #ajpw #小橋建太 #スタン・ハンセン
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One of Katsuhiko Nakajima nicknames - "Genius Of The Kick". Absolutely, justifiably so, and there has been NO ONE in the WORLD(!!!) equal to him until now. Wherever he goes, people's eyes will always be fixed on him. #GLEAT #中嶋勝彦
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22 years ago today - Yoshihiro Takayama vs. Yoshinari Ogawa Surreal idea to have a match like that, but NOAH did it and it turned out to be really something interesting. The idea is very simple - the strong, big Takayama and the cunning, fast Ogawa! #noah_ghc #高山善廣 #小川良成
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31 years ago today - Kobashi & Kikuchi vs. Kroffat & Furnas, 5 star by WON One of the most unique matches in the history of pro-wrestling, although in fact this mid-card titles. The match took place in Kikuchi hometown - Sendai. #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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30 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Stan Hansen, 5 stars by WON This rivalry takes age, cultural, personality differences and mixes it together into an amazing pro-wrestling dynamic. Legendary ending💥 #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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Yoshihiro Takayama is definitely a special pro-wrestler. Any match he had vs. Kenta Kobashi always turned into a epic brawl. The pinnacle of this action was in 2004, where Takayama turned on his "Berserk Mode". #noah_ghc #高山善廣 #小橋建太
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18 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Naomichi Marufuji This period is probably revolution in puroresu. Marufuji led new generation movement to change the landscape and later he would say: "It doesn't matter how small we are. We're on top of NOAH!". #noah_ghc #丸藤正道 #小橋建太
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Even though Misawa was always a crowd favorite, he was also capable of scaring the audience with his character, most often violently elbowing his opponents. A commentator once said: "Misawa scary, Misawa strong", and it makes sense. #ajpw #noah_ghc @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro
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11 months
16 years ago today - Naomichi Marufuji vs. Takeshi Morishima Just seeing fans legs shake at one moment makes it all make sense. Morishima is back after run in ROH, full of strength and determination. Marufuji is truly genius of selling #noah_ghc #丸藤正道 #森嶋猛 @noah_marufuji_
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3 months
There's always that moment in pro-wrestling where it feels like wrestling should END, like a happy ending to a movie! This happened in 1994, when Misawa became the second and last Japanese to defeat Giant Baba. Kobashi cries, Baba smiles, Hansen shakes everyone hands. MAGIC #ajpw
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1 year
Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Yuma Aoyagi - 05.11.2023 As expected, both pro-wrestlers put on an amazing performance. The current style of All Japan is interesting, mostly consisting of simplicity. Nakajima adjusted perfectly. The new Triple Crown champion! #ajpw #中嶋勝彦 #青柳優馬
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1 year
25 years ago - Kiyoshi Tamura vs. Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, 5 star by WON One of the best matches in shoot style. The fight excellently explains the importance of points. The matwork was so incredible that many were convinced it was a real fight #RINGS @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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9 months
Famous story. In the early 1980s, Giant Baba was facing HUGE criticism from fans that he was getting old, slow. Some yelling "Retire!" during his matches. Motivated Baba shut everyone up by giving away the match of the year! #ajpw #ジャイアント馬場
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1 year
Volk Han + Kiyoshi Tamura = masterpiece in the ring. "When I created RINGS, many people predicted that the promotion would close in 8 months, but after Volk Han debuted, it lasted 10 years." - Akira Maeda. #RINGS @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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8 months
22 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi & Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jun Akiyama & Yuji Nagata Kobashi return after multiple knee surgeries. During this match, Kobashi suffered another knee injury. Many didn't believe he would return, but next was a legendary title reign #noah_ghc #小橋建太
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7 months
-Mitsuharu Misawa says that Stan Hansen Lariat is so powerful that "stars fly in front of your eyes without a joke"; -Toshiaki Kawada fainted after Lariat; -Genichiro Tenryu says he never wants to be hit by Western Lariat again. #ajpw #スタン・ハンセン #ウエスタン・ラリアット
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1 year
Tiger Suplex '85, an original move created by Misawa in match vs. Kobayashi. This move was born out of Misawa promise to create moves every year. Later, it was used only in big matches. I think this technique is incredibly underrated. #ajpw #noah_ghc @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro
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10 months
8 years ago today - Minoru Suzuki vs. Naomichi Marufuji Beautiful told story! The show was titled "Destiny 2015". Marufuji vs. Ibushi is titled "Destiny 2024". Only the most important events went under that name. It must be done right #noah_ghc #鈴木みのる @noah_marufuji_
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10 months
Mitsuharu Misawa was called "The Genius of Passivity". Passivity in Japan = Selling. Misawa could make literally any move incredibly spectacular. Combined with Steve Williams technique, it's perfect. #ajpw
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1 year
25 years ago - Kenta Kobashi vs. Jun Akiyama, 4.5 stars by WON Probably the most unique, smart grappling match in King's Road era. Akiyama worked on Kobashi leg, Kobashi tried to stop him. This match is a primer for beginners #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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1 year
26 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu Misawa, MOTY by Tokyo Sports, 4.5 star by WON Amazing match. This match made Giant Baba cry. It was tears of pride for both pro-wrestlers. I think that's how Baba saw King's Road #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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6 months
For sure, Genichiro Tenryu is one of the most charismatic pro-wrestlers in Japanese history. Combined with "Macho Man" Randy Savage, you can make the entire Tokyo Dome stand on its feet! #ajpw #天龍源一郎 #ランディ・サベージ
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1 month
20 years ago today - Kenta Kobashi vs. Akira Taue Match that evokes a solid sense of nostalgia. Yes, Taue physique had deteriorated by this time, but his moves were executed with heart and soul. The fans have been wholeheartedly supportive of Taue! #noah_ghc #小橋建太 #田上明
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1 year
Misawa legendary Triple Crown reign in 1994 ended in a legendary match vs. Steve Williams. The perfect combination of Japanese-American wrestling in one match. This may be the loudest fan reaction to powerslam you've ever heard. #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro @davemeltzerWON
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11 months
19 years ago today - Naomichi Marufuji vs. KENTA A fairly unique match. You can see moves and techniques that you will never see again in MaruKEN matches. The ending was very dramatic with both of them falling off the turnbuckle! #noah_ghc @noah_marufuji_
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2 years
People's reactions are absolutely real. The situation was incredibly difficult. TWO wrestlers remain under contract! Motoko Baba brought Tenryu back into All Japan. Giant Baba vowed in 1990 that he would NEVER allow Tenryu to return to AJPW. #ajpw @TheFourPillars1 @vintagepuro
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11 months
The last time Naomichi Marufuji and Kota Ibushi faced each other was in 2008. It's the type of dream match that you expect something incredible from, while actually having no idea what's going to happen in the match #noah_ghc #ROH #飯伏幸太 @noah_marufuji_
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7 months
First Tiger Mask vs. Tiger Mask IV - 30.06.1996 There is such a thing as exhibition match, and I don't consider it something offensive when it comes to pro-wrestling. Sayama being far from his peak, being at an awkward weight, still doing what he does best #佐山聡 #タイガーマスク
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3 months
40 years ago today - Giant Baba vs. Stan Hansen Baba is called one of the best wrestlers in Japanese history for a reason. Hansen, therefore, is one of the best foreigners in history. Delightful match, the fan support is truly incredible! #ajpw #ジャイアント馬場 #スタン・ハンセン
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9 months
Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Shotaro Ashino - 27.01.2024 Nakajima and Ashino proved back in 2020 that there is a very good in-ring understanding between them, but sometimes things don't go as planned. But still, they showed what was expected from them! #ajpw #中嶋勝彦 #芦野祥太郎
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4 months
26 years ago today - Kiyoshi Tamura vs. Tsuyoshi Kosaka, 5 stars by WON Pure competition! Possibly the most competitive fight with the highest quality grappling in shoot-style history. 30 minutes of slick polished shoot-style #RINGS #田村潔司 #高阪剛
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7 months
Crazy moment! What could happen if pro-wrestler with the best Dangerous Backdrop in history faced pro-wrestler with the best selling in the world? Mitsuharu Misawa trying to get up after that is shocking #ajpw #三沢光晴 #スティーブ・ウィリアムス
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