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Post by Grenouille on Sept 30, 2022 19:48:37 GMT -5
Inoki was a very interesting character in the wrestling world. A hero to many, villain to some later in his life/career, but always involved due to his love of wrestling. Rest in Peace Inoki-san.  |
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Post by LA Times on Sept 30, 2022 20:27:56 GMT -5
They just announced this on Smackdown. A true legend of pro wrestling and also a pioneer of mixed martial arts. RIP.
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Post by drifter on Sept 30, 2022 20:46:24 GMT -5
When you think of it, Inoki is part of a select group of people of wrestling, if you took them out of the history, the landscape changes drastically.
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Post by Grenouille on Sept 30, 2022 21:09:46 GMT -5
When you think of it, Inoki is part of a select group of people of wrestling, if you took them out of the history, the landscape changes drastically. I think it may be hard for some that are only familiar with North American wrestling to really know his impact. I’d put him up there with people that went beyond the wrestling bubble like Hogan, Austin, or Rock. |
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Post by drifter on Sept 30, 2022 22:12:54 GMT -5
When you think of it, Inoki is part of a select group of people of wrestling, if you took them out of the history, the landscape changes drastically. I think it may be hard for some that are only familiar with North American wrestling to really know his impact. I’d put him up there with people that went beyond the wrestling bubble like Hogan, Austin, or Rock. Oh definitely, between his contributions MMA, as well as the legendary (although not that great) boxer vs. wrestler match with Muhammad Ali, he surpassed the atmosphere of the world of pro wrestling. |
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Post by The Brain on Sept 30, 2022 22:19:43 GMT -5
So many legendary battles with guys like Andre,Flair, Hansen etc. A very important name in wrestling and MMA no doubt about it. A legend in every sense of the word.
For all youngsters out there not familiar with classic Japanese wrestling and wanna dive in, This mans work is a great starting point.
RIP Mr. Inoki
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Post by 2sweeeeet on Sept 30, 2022 22:38:36 GMT -5
RIP.
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Post by LA Times on Oct 1, 2022 15:22:40 GMT -5
I think it may be hard for some that are only familiar with North American wrestling to really know his impact. I’d put him up there with people that went beyond the wrestling bubble like Hogan, Austin, or Rock. Oh definitely, between his contributions MMA, as well as the legendary (although not that great) boxer vs. wrestler match with Muhammad Ali, he surpassed the atmosphere of the world of pro wrestling. Even though they were works, Antonio Inoki was doing style vs style fights with karatekas, boxers, kickboxers, sumo wrestlers, sambo guys, etc long before UFC 1 took place to put over pro wrestling as a real sport. Can you imagine how the landscape of pro wrestling wouldve changed if he had submitted Muhammad Ali, which he absolutely couldve done had grappling been allowed in their fight? |
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Post by jason88cubs on Oct 1, 2022 21:20:01 GMT -5
R.I.P.
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Post by X-27 on Oct 1, 2022 21:34:37 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by The Brain on Oct 5, 2022 9:28:28 GMT -5
This should be recognized  |
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Post by LA Times on Oct 5, 2022 13:00:05 GMT -5
This should be recognized They should, but they won't because then they cant say Bob Backlund had a near 6 year reign as WWF Champion anymore. |
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Post by The Brain on Oct 5, 2022 13:16:40 GMT -5
This should be recognized They should, but they won't because then they cant say Bob Backlund had a near 6 year reign as WWF Champion anymore. Nothing against Backlund but man what a damn shame |
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Post by JC Motors on Oct 6, 2022 5:59:56 GMT -5
He truly was an innovator
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