News of Japan

Just wondering if anyone knew if Bret Hart did anymore matches in Japan after his WWF debut (not including his tour in late 1984 just before his debut-I know those)?

I know of:
-draw with Tiger Mask II in 1988
-loss to Cobra Takano in 1991
-tag match in SWS in 1991
-1995 WWF tour beating Savage, Bigelow, Yoko

I am tying to find the bracketing for the WWF World Junior Heavyweight title touranment held in Japan during the early part of 1984. I am particularily interested in who Bret Hart won/drew/lost to in this tournament.

I'm looking to eventually pick up some older puroresu and I was wondering what would be some recomended matches from the late 70s to the late 80s that would be worth picking up. I've got Maeda vs. Fujinami from '86 and some Jumbo/Tenryu stuff on my list, but not much else. Thanks in advane.

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Originally posted by Eric Walls:
I have been reading/researching stuff on puroresu and this fued keeps coming up.

Can someone explain the fued to me? Who was involved? What were they fueding over? Exactly how did it change the face of puroresu?

You gotta understand some of Japanese culture to understand the feud.

In Japan, politics and seniority is usually more important than skill and knowledge. ...

I am having a hard time trying to find information about the Great Kabuki.....can anyone help?

Just wondering what puro feds were around in the 70's and 80's. I am trying to get into some classic stuff, but I 'm not sure where to start.

I added several things to the puroresu history section:

• More historical events between the Year 2000 and now
• List of the Puroresu Award winners from its first ceremony back in 1974 to 2001
• Top 20 wrestlers of the 20th century as voted by Nikkan Sports readers
• Top 20 historical events of the 20th century as voted by Nikkan Sports readers

Click "History of Puroresu" from the menu on the left to view these new ...

Here's the direct link to this board in case you need. Please feel free to add it to your websites.

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I read an account of a match between Andre the Giant and Akira Maeda degenerating into a shoot. Did this really happen? If so, what were the circumstances behind it?

I am a novice to Japanese wrestling history, so if my questions seem a little basic, please bear with me. I am here to learn.

Thanks for the info in advance.

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