All information about cookies and data security can be. Antonio inoki kanji antonio inoki daten ringnamen antonio inoki the kamikaze tokyo tom moeru tokon, brennender kampfgeist. Before hulkamania was running wild in the wwf, hulk hogan was working technical matches in japan. If you like this site, please consider a small donation that will keep the site alive and advertisingfree in the future.
Prowrestling match results of antonio inoki, a japanese legend, from 1981. Make offer inoki wrestling photo picture 5x3 vintage 1980s original vs hulk hogan. He also hosted and judged the shortlived reality show, hulk hogans celebrity championship wrestling. Stan hansen vs antonio inoki 4380 this match begins like the rest of their matches, with inoki dressed like a class act. Inoki was a god in japanese wrestling puroresu and hogan was on the verge of becoming the huge megastar for wwf, so this match is very interesting. Inoki s most famous bout, however, took place on june 26, 1976 in tokyo when he took on fighting legend muhammad ali in a rare wrestler vs. Great antonios gut looks loose and fat, but punching his body is just like punching a big piece of raw rubber wall.
Hulk hogan defeated antonio inoki in a tournament final for the iwgp heavyweight title. The great antonio started off normal enough but didnt stay that way for long. Wild samoanhulk hogan 11185 taped 111 cobrahoshinofujinami vs. What impressed me most here were the little things inoki didhed go for a figure 4 attempt, and hogan would kind of stand up and shift his weight, but its inokis facial expression and the way he put hogans feet back on the floor that sell the idea he was putting up any kind of defence. Jan 23, 2007 hulk hogan defeated antonio inoki to win the 1983 tournament when hogan knocked out inoki with an axe bomber off the apron and sent him crashing onto the floor for the countout. Inoki quickly became one of the most popular stars in the history of japanese.
Apr 30, 2016 antonio inoki hulk hogan tatsumi fujinami vs sgt. Matchguide antonio inoki wrestlers database cagematch. In 2015, hogan was a judge on the sixth season of tough enough, alongside paige and daniel bryan, but due to the scandal, he was replaced by the miz after episode 5. Iron sheik 1485 taped 1185 cobrakantaro hoshino vs. Hulk hogan defeated antonio inoki to win the 1983 tournament when hogan knocked out inoki with an axe bomber off the apron and sent him crashing onto the floor for the countout. Rusher kimura february 9, 1984 iwgp title tournament final antonio inoki vs. Antonio inoki vs renzo gracie was a professional wrestling match that took place at inoki bombaye 2000 against mixed martial artist renzo gracie.
Inoki quickly became one of the most popular stars in the history of japanese professional wrestling. Vintage hulk hogan antonio inoki japan wrestling centerfold. He also hosted and judged the shortlived reality show, hulk hogan s celebrity championship wrestling. Hogan talks about the real heat he had with japan favorite antonio inoki. Prowrestling match results of antonio inoki, a japanese legend, from 1980. His big project iwgp became smaller than the original plan. May 24, 2019 on june 26, 1976, muhammad ali fought antonio inoki in a wrestler vs. Antonio inoki and riki choshu defeated hulk hogan and perro aguayo in kisarazu, japan. Finally, in 1998 inoki would win his last match, defeating don frye with the ground abdominal stretch in less then five minutes. Inoki said great antonio is weak under the pressure. Prowrestling match results of antonio inoki, a japanese legend, from 1983. And on this date in new japan pro wrestling history june 2, 1983, he won the first ever international wrestling grand prix tournament by defeating antonio inoki in the finals.
On june 26, 1976, muhammad ali fought antonio inoki in a wrestler vs. Hiro saitoumanoseke ueda kengo kimuraseiji sakaguchi vs. Antonio inoki battles ric flair in pyongyang, north korea. He is in the ring with one of the biggest legends of alltime in antonio inoki. Footage from hulk hogans and lindas wedding 1983 youtube. This is a perfect example of what hogan in his youth could actually do in the ring. January 28, 1983 live ibaraki prefecture koga city municipal gymnasium koga, ibaraki, japan. Aug 02, 2006 this feature is not available right now. Prowrestling match results of antonio inoki, a japanese legend, from 1982.
Antonio inokis inoki dojos are also known to have crosstrained wrestlers like ken shamrock, kazushi sakuraba, chris benoit and samoa joe. All information about cookies and data security can be found in our impressum german only. Johnny powers new japan, nwf world championship match dec. Inoki even lost to antonio by getting disqualified on november 29th, 1977 in hiroshima, japan. The blowoff match, also called a rubber match, was on december 8th, 1977. He is best known by the ring name antonio inoki, a homage to fellow professional wrestler antonino rocca. In addition to running the company, inoki himself was one of the top stars in njpw, carrying the championship and battling the likes of stan hansen, tiger jeet singh and hulk hogan. Jun 23, 2011 hogan talks about the real heat he had with japan favorite antonio inoki.
Muhammad hussain inoki is a japanese professional wrestling and mixed martial arts promoter, and retired professional wrestler, martial artist, and politician. Even though inoki was done in the ring, he still felt he had a lot to accomplish out of it. Slaughtermasked superstarchris adams new japan september 10th, 1982. But he could not join hands with nwa, so that he could not invite famous foreign wrestlers. Oct 30, 2016 what impressed me most here were the little things inoki didhed go for a figure 4 attempt, and hogan would kind of stand up and shift his weight, but its inoki s facial expression and the way he put hogan s feet back on the floor that sell the idea he was putting up any kind of defence. One of the first great wrestlers to compete in real fights. Hogan would return in 1981, wrestling in the msg league during the spring. He has been a part of several important moments so it only makes sense. Antonio inoki was booked to win the match, but accidentally knocked himself out, and hogan covered up. Get the best deals on antonio inoki wrestling photos when you shop the. He founded new japan pro wrestling in 1972, fought ali in a wrestler vs. Jun 02, 2012 before hulkamania was running wild in the wwf, hulk hogan was working technical matches in japan. His pupil riki chosyu declared to withdraw from new japan.
Inoki has some of the most impressive fight stats in mat history. Tiger jeet singh new japan, nwf world championship match jun 26 1975 kuramae kokugikan tokyo antonio inoki established new japan prowrestling in 1972, but he could not join hands with nwa or awa, and he could not invite famous american wrestlers. Jul 01, 20 the commentary serves as an almost wry prelude to whats about to transpire. Antonio inoki, the top wrestling star in japan, was trying to prove that professional wrestling was the greatest form of martial arts. This was the wedding of hulk hogan and linda claridge on december 18, 1983. Inoki was banished from japan prowrestling in 1971, and he helplessly established new japan.
Inoki was banished from japan prowrestling in 1971. Nothing will work no matter where inoki hits except great antonios face. Inoki began his professional wrestling career in the japanese wrestling association under the tutelage of rikidozan. The greatest wrestler ever to step in the ring in asia, he just may be the greatest wrestler of all times. Inokis most famous bout, however, took place on june 26, 1976 in tokyo when he took on fighting legend muhammad ali in a rare wrestler vs. Dec 03, 2019 njpw 11161984 world champ hulk hogan, samu vs. The pair would do very well, reaching the finals before falling to antonio inoki and bob backlund in the finals when inoki pinned hogan. He looks like wrestling royalty with his robe, his handsome features and his overall appearance which makes him look like a graceful wrestler. Hogan would do very well and come in fourth place out of 11, barely missing the semifinals. Mar 14, 2014 this was the wedding of hulk hogan and linda claridge on december 18, 1983. His professional wrestling record for single match competition.
Tiger jeet singh new japan, nwf world championship match jun 26 1975 kuramae kokugikan tokyo as the greatest rival of inoki, singh continued to challenge inoki persistently, and their fights gradually increased cruelty. Hulk hogan is the subject of many stories throughout pro wrestling history. Prowrestling match results of antonio inoki, a japanese legend, from 1984. Prowrestling match results of antonio inoki, a japanese legend, from 1985. Antonio inoki s inoki dojos are also known to have crosstrained wrestlers like ken shamrock, kazushi sakuraba, chris benoit and samoa joe. Inoki began his professional wrestling career in the japanese wrestling association jwa under the tutelage of rikidozan.
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