Frankly, this would be business as usual for KENTA. He must have been given the green light to do this, because otherwise he would have been fired many, many times over. There are montages of KENTA doing precisely this.
@Barmyandlight Agreed, plus it makes less sense to hurt the guy now than back then cause people know its fake for sure by now, KENTA's a bit of a dick about that shit :(
@jonnyboy5000: Actually, KENTA is just doing what he is supposed to do. It's his style both to give and receive stiff kicks to the head. I'm just a bit surprised, considering how stiff Japan usually is, that this got Maeda in trouble... maybe it hadn't become as stiff back then.
Blame it on Bad News Brown. When he was getting bullied for being of Korean descent while training, Brown told him he didn't have to take that shit and Maeda's been a badass ever since.
Should of brought in Vader after this for him to face, Like to see maeda try to stiff him, he might get a few in but wouldnt be suprised to see vader drop him on his neck.
very true. Choshu is known for being 'tough', but never injured someone like this. I heard a story where he hammered on the back of CW Anderson heavily, and fully expected Anderson to "toughen up" and hit him back. CHoshu doesn't give out checks he can't cash. Poor guy man, not the right way to be brought in.
Lol ROH is awesome but so is Puroresu, even more so man. I love both but if i had to order the best of ROH dvd set or the best of Japan, I'd have to go for Japan man.
totally unprofessional. this guy is a legend for what? he cheap shots Choshu, didn't want to do the job for Andre, and low blows Sayama Satoru. in a sport where you're supposed to trust each other in the ring, this clown took alot of liberties.
The story I've always heard is that he wasn't fired. He was suspended and, before returning, had to meet several conditions namely going to Mexico where he would make very little money working an entirely different style and agreeing to put Choshu over in a singles match. Maeda just quit instead.
@DefLeppardVanHalen In Terry's book he claims that "Maeda's a better man than I am. If he had kicked me full out like that, I think I'd have needed a few minutes alone with him to 'discuss' things."
typical Korean courage. come from behind, kick someone in the face when they're not expecting it, all the while doing this in a sport renowned for trusting your opponent not to hurt you too badly. Maeda was/is a mid carder whether it be in pro wrestling or mixed martial arts, a truly forgettable coward.
Maeda was Japan's biggest draw in the 80's, drawing record breaking crowds where ever he went. Ofcourse, he was a complete asshole, but he made far more money then a 'mid carder' could ever dream of.
I have watched ROH, and while I like a handful of their workers, overall it isn't to my taste. I prefer Puroresu myself, but to each their own I guess.
What attitude? I responded to your comment in a very clear and articulate manner without bashing you or your opinion. Not everyone likes ROH, it's just a matter of preference.
Well if you're not a ROH fan, then you dont know what good wrestling is! And you do have atitude problem. I'd be careful, or one day, you will be punched for your attitude problem.
Congratulations idiot, you have just earned yourself a spot on the list of people I have blocked. You are the first member of the "YouTube Retards" club, a group of names on my main page that have been blocked by me for being tools. Now you will be seen on that list by everyone who visits my page, and guess what? There's fuck all you can do about it. How do you like that you imbecile!!!
damn. vicious shot.
markdeez33 1 month ago
Who were all the participants in this match?
Tubewings 2 months ago
he took that like a champ, keeping his head in the game... a real-life no-sell! ;)
krononomikon 4 months ago 3
maeda sayama
QuikDrawMcRaw 7 months ago
Frankly, this would be business as usual for KENTA. He must have been given the green light to do this, because otherwise he would have been fired many, many times over. There are montages of KENTA doing precisely this.
Barmyandlight 8 months ago
@Barmyandlight Agreed, plus it makes less sense to hurt the guy now than back then cause people know its fake for sure by now, KENTA's a bit of a dick about that shit :(
jonnyboy5000 4 months ago
@jonnyboy5000: Actually, KENTA is just doing what he is supposed to do. It's his style both to give and receive stiff kicks to the head. I'm just a bit surprised, considering how stiff Japan usually is, that this got Maeda in trouble... maybe it hadn't become as stiff back then.
Barmyandlight 4 months ago
thats what u get for not blocking
NamChampskee 11 months ago
You hear that sound?
Many miles away in a galaxy of his own, Chuck Norris is crying because of this kick
jhniscolV2 1 year ago
Maeda was a honorable fighter who took offence at being told to purposely lose matches by Riki Choshu.
OldSchoolRasslin 1 year ago
Blame it on Bad News Brown. When he was getting bullied for being of Korean descent while training, Brown told him he didn't have to take that shit and Maeda's been a badass ever since.
reivenlocke 1 year ago
Wheres Tonga Fifita (aka Haku or Meng) when you need him?
VisionofOrion 1 year ago
This is nothing compared to his kick to Sayama, who was never the same afterwards.
ButJetagCameBack 1 year ago
Should of brought in Vader after this for him to face, Like to see maeda try to stiff him, he might get a few in but wouldnt be suprised to see vader drop him on his neck.
biged004552 1 year ago 2
@biged004552 Paul Orndorff will take them both on.
zyniker88 1 year ago 4
@zyniker88 Lol you're probly right, i forgot all about that incident.
biged004552 1 year ago
What the fuck did he do that for??
Did anyone kick the shit out of him after for that?
aks73 2 years ago
@aks73 Maeda had a history of being trouble. He and Inoki never got along.
Reg197844 1 year ago
Akira Maeda is an asshole.
Darkchyld702 2 years ago
@Darkchyld702
Before I scrolled down that was the first thought that popped in my head lol
gfanikf 2 years ago
Maeda is a dick. But I love him.
theperfectone 2 years ago
Ok sorry if I seem stupid, but why did he do that?
kidlatvia 2 years ago
BROKEN FACE
AbyssThumbtackSpot 2 years ago
What a low life. What a cheap shot.
jingles373 2 years ago 10
spot on! absolute dick of the highest order. why blind side someone like that? could have blinded the guy...
piece of shit, puts a new perspective on that match with andre the giant now...
mercsmania 2 years ago 6
What a coward
ngonzo85 2 years ago
its pretty crazy that ten years later, one of the most influential moments in wrestling history happened in the form of the Montreal screw job.
two double crosses; ten years apart.
evilmidget 2 years ago
....shut up and go away.
CACKFUCKINGCACK 2 years ago
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Maeda is a legend, Choshu was an idiot for turning his back on his opponents in a fight,
MrDemolitionMan 2 years ago
Are you retarded? He had his opponenet in a submission, and even if Hadnt, Maeda still stiffed him with a legit kick. There is no excuse for that.
harrisbrownable 2 years ago 19
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Choshu had got so used to fake fights, when he got in the ring with an opponent that wanted to really fight, he was embarrassed and hurt.
MrDemolitionMan 2 years ago
You do realise this was a pro-wrestling match right? And that Maeda blindsided him completely? Cheapshotting someone like that is a pussy move.
And whats Maeda ever done in real fights, except be barely able to beat up Sayama, a man half his size that is.
harrisbrownable 2 years ago 8
@harrisbrownable Was there legit heat between the two?
RayC68 3 months ago
Please, shut up, apparently you don't know a single thing about Puroresu.
Electronic91Videos 2 years ago
Dynamite Kid's also a legend, but it doesn't change the fact HE'S the biggest douchebad alive. The same could be said for Maeda.
SeanStrife 2 years ago
Maeda was a good wrestler, but on top of that he was a major douchebag
RoderickStrong 2 years ago 15
And to think the mother fucker got a legend status out of this cheap shot
roylucier 2 years ago 7
Maeda was a total coward.
For this and for what he did to Andre when Andre was in the depths of his disease, Maeda's name should forever be cloaked in shame.
BrickhouseB2 3 years ago 9
very true. Choshu is known for being 'tough', but never injured someone like this. I heard a story where he hammered on the back of CW Anderson heavily, and fully expected Anderson to "toughen up" and hit him back. CHoshu doesn't give out checks he can't cash. Poor guy man, not the right way to be brought in.
WastedWilly 2 years ago 4
Lol ROH is awesome but so is Puroresu, even more so man. I love both but if i had to order the best of ROH dvd set or the best of Japan, I'd have to go for Japan man.
koerie 3 years ago
totally unprofessional. this guy is a legend for what? he cheap shots Choshu, didn't want to do the job for Andre, and low blows Sayama Satoru. in a sport where you're supposed to trust each other in the ring, this clown took alot of liberties.
nightwingv1 3 years ago 10
According to Terry Funk's book...Maeda was fired from All Japan because of that, and Choshu never sought real life revenge for it.
brnleague99 3 years ago
Indeed he was fired for this, but it happened in New Japan ;)
OlympicHell 3 years ago
@brnleague99
The story I've always heard is that he wasn't fired. He was suspended and, before returning, had to meet several conditions namely going to Mexico where he would make very little money working an entirely different style and agreeing to put Choshu over in a singles match. Maeda just quit instead.
WillIsSoAwesome 11 months ago
@brnleague99 That and Maeda refused to go on an excursion to Mexico.
DefLeppardVanHalen 6 months ago
@DefLeppardVanHalen In Terry's book he claims that "Maeda's a better man than I am. If he had kicked me full out like that, I think I'd have needed a few minutes alone with him to 'discuss' things."
brnleague99 6 months ago
What a chicken shit move. Totally unprofessional and gutless.
Caine65 3 years ago 6
typical Korean courage. come from behind, kick someone in the face when they're not expecting it, all the while doing this in a sport renowned for trusting your opponent not to hurt you too badly. Maeda was/is a mid carder whether it be in pro wrestling or mixed martial arts, a truly forgettable coward.
filolovejoy 3 years ago 4
Well said...
cpossberg 3 years ago
Maeda was Japan's biggest draw in the 80's, drawing record breaking crowds where ever he went. Ofcourse, he was a complete asshole, but he made far more money then a 'mid carder' could ever dream of.
BlaskoWX 3 years ago
oi kurt a mark makes more sence than u do
MarkMcfoolingston101 3 years ago
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ROH is so much better than Japanese wrestling. Dude, if you like Japanese wrestling, then you should check out ROH.
Kurtbains 3 years ago
I have watched ROH, and while I like a handful of their workers, overall it isn't to my taste. I prefer Puroresu myself, but to each their own I guess.
OlympicHell 3 years ago 7
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What's with the attitude?
Kurtbains 3 years ago
What attitude? I responded to your comment in a very clear and articulate manner without bashing you or your opinion. Not everyone likes ROH, it's just a matter of preference.
OlympicHell 3 years ago 21
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Well if you're not a ROH fan, then you dont know what good wrestling is! And you do have atitude problem. I'd be careful, or one day, you will be punched for your attitude problem.
Kurtbains 3 years ago
Congratulations idiot, you have just earned yourself a spot on the list of people I have blocked. You are the first member of the "YouTube Retards" club, a group of names on my main page that have been blocked by me for being tools. Now you will be seen on that list by everyone who visits my page, and guess what? There's fuck all you can do about it. How do you like that you imbecile!!!
OlympicHell 3 years ago
LOL @ ROHBots.
LigerbusaFPC 3 years ago 5
That exchange was hilarious. Fair dinkum!
PunkRingOfHonorX 3 years ago
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dude ur telling him to watch his attitude? u better watch urs faggot no one messes with mai friend u bish
al7744 3 years ago
@OlympicHell Well to be completely fair puroresu and ROH are basically the same
r3doomey 10 months ago
@Kurtbains It has been 2 years. But still... BITCH(You) GOT SERVED.
Agraffyx 8 months ago
holly shit
MarkMcfoolingston101 3 years ago
OMG! now that is just wow!
Nakas99 3 years ago