The Big Wrestling Thread!

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Refresh my memory, guys. In the past, have there been Japanese wrestler that had long term success in WWF/E or even in the US? The only name I can think of would be Taka Michinoku and he was only in the cruiserweight championship race.

I always have the feeling that the trip US to Japan is more beneficial compared to Japan to US.

I am going to go with KENTA going to NJPW

Muta, Tajiri, Taka, Mr Fuji, Mr Saito, Killer Khan, Ultimo Dragon, Antonio Inoki

There were also a couple female wrestlers from Japan that had some success in the US.

 

Akira Hokuto, the first and only WCW Woman's Champion

Bull Nakano, had a run in the WWF during the mid-90s, winning the WWF Woman's Championship from Alundra Blayze (Madusa in WCW)

 

watching Summerslam '94, Bull Nakano did an Inverted sharpshooter/Double chickenwing combination, aka Scorpion Crosslock that Paige is doing now

 

also, Mr. Fuji isn't Japanese, he's Hawaiian.

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1672430-pro-wrestlings-10-most-successful-japanese-stars-in-the-united-states

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Fuji

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Vince Russo joined Twitter...

 

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According to Shawn Michaels on Jim Ross' podcast the decision to end the streak at wrestle mania came from Vince and was only made around 4 hours prior.

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Rappy Veteran

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Punk's Friend Says He's Retired, Talks How Difficult Fame Is & Worries For His Safety

Now, he's the recently retired seven-time World Champion, and he's one of the most isolated people I've ever known. A few weeks ago he found a young fan and his mom cramming Easter candy into the mail slot of his front door. Just before that, he walked out of his back door to throw out the trash only to be met by fans camped out in his alley for hours just to see him.

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What do You mean?

 

Lesnar built his dream house in the middle of the wilderness and just disappeared from the public eye with his wife and kids. No interviews, no media of any kind. He had enough money to do that for the rest of his life. The competitive drive in him won him over to the UFC but I don't think Phil is in the same spot overall.

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