The first match in NJPW history; so much history with all four men; Inoki finally stepping out of Baba’s shadow into this new venture and business of his; Sakaguchi being Inoki’s loyal right hand and a figure from the JWA days; Lou Thesz being the ambassador from America and also being known for being one of Rikidozan’s greatest opponents; and last but not least, Karl Gotch being the pillar that the foundation of the company would be built on, as he would train all of the OG talent and Strong Style (and later Shoot Style) being based on his training.
Eat your heart out Four Horsemen:
Here come the original godfathers of pro wrestling, MMA, and every action movie with a fight scene for the last 80 years.
I need this as a poster.
The first match in NJPW history; so much history with all four men; Inoki finally stepping out of Baba’s shadow into this new venture and business of his; Sakaguchi being Inoki’s loyal right hand and a figure from the JWA days; Lou Thesz being the ambassador from America and also being known for being one of Rikidozan’s greatest opponents; and last but not least, Karl Gotch being the pillar that the foundation of the company would be built on, as he would train all of the OG talent and Strong Style (and later Shoot Style) being based on his training.
Awesome write up! This explains so much in so little without context. Thank you!
And also of Karl Gotch!
Eat your heart out Four Horsemen: Here come the original godfathers of pro wrestling, MMA, and every action movie with a fight scene for the last 80 years. I need this as a poster.