@Mujangga those comments were taken from a Korean film about Rikidozan, so I wouldn't put too much into that one direct part. There was a generation of many Japanese who were nationalistic and were devastated psychologically by as a result of the War and had many negative experiences with Westerners in the years of the Occupation. Rikiodozan was one person who capitalized on that and made a fortune for himself and others - including the Westerners he brought in!
@Mujangga As someone who has been welcomed into the homes of people from that generation, they are a proud people who are thankful to Americans (and other Westerners) and just want their culture & country to have a spot in the world. Yes, there were and still are Japanese who despise foreigners, but you'll find those people in many cultures. I'd point out that we also used foreign heels (that were not often the real deal). Hundreds of Western wrestlers made better money in Japan for years.
@Mujangga I think this video just got better because it includes one of a select few videos on YouTube with a civil comment section! I can understand being frustrated with some of the "anti-foreigner sentiment" that is present in Japan. I've experienced it myself and I think anyone who has had extensive dealings with Japanese people or companies will experience some of that, although it is (like much of Japanese culture) nuanced at its strongest. Thanks for being level-headed.
that is all i got to say i don't know if u made this or not but this is why i watch wrestling legends not to say great match but to watch them perform there heart out on that mat, thanks and i from japan so i say arigatou.
Given some of the more famous elements of puroresu, such as characters like the Great Muta or Jushin Liger, who are just as well-known for their larger-than-life characters as they are for their wrestling skill, do you think the traditional Japanese art of Kabuki theatre might have had some kind of influence or inspiration in the shaping of what would become contemporary puroresu? Do you think puroresu could actually be considered a sort of "postmodern Kabuki"?
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Rikidozan, Shoehei "Giant" Baba, Antonio Inoki, Jumbo Tsuruta, Satoru Sayama (Tiger Mask I), Mitsuharru Misawa (formely Tiger Mask II), Kenta Kobashi, Akira Taue, The Great Kabuki, Jun Akiyama, Toshiaki Kawada, Keiji Mutoh (Great Muta), Yoshinari Ogawa, Masahiro Chono, Ultimo Dragon, Koji Kanemoto (formely Tiger Mask III), Great Sasuke, Jushin Liger, Hayabusa. Are indeed some of the best not only to have come out of Japan but from the world to have grace the SPORT known as wrestling.
@armandroh666 i'd have to add Nobuhiko Takada, Kyoshi Tamura and Kazushi Sakuraba to that list. Though admitadly Saku is best known for his MMA career.
the original tigermask wrote a book called Kayfabe, exposing tactics used to make wrestling more popular.The book is English though hard to find,good luck though.
He retired while on top of his game due his hate for behind-the-scenes game politics.He formed a style called Shooto which is a branch of Shoot Wrestling, pioneered by Inoki.Both Inoki and him were taught by the master if Shoot Wrestling Karl who didnt have much sucess in the US due the nature of pro wrestling there(story telling.etc)
**I understand I left out many people and perhaps included others too much. I tried to balance the old and the new, natives and foreigners, moves and styles. Japan's history of pro-wrestling spans over fifty years and around forty companies of significance and left out many aspects. I am an amateur pro-wrestling historian and amateur videographer. Please view my website if you'd like to access more information about Puroresu (Japanese pro-wrestling) its practitioners, styles or history.**
Japanese wrestling is pretty awesome they are very talented but I still pefer WWE this is 2nd best in the world though.
Dimitri0809 4 months ago
Loved this video. Thank you very much for uploading it on here. It totally brought goosebumps to my body
roylucier 5 months ago
THE PURORESU IS THE EBST WRESTLING IN THE UNIVERSE 4 EVER.
FLINT235 6 months ago 2
Awesome video, the Bruce Lee music fits it perfectly.
MarioMetroidFan 8 months ago
Awesome video! Loved it.
dbdh8 9 months ago
"The big bad white man"? Seems to me "the big bad white man" saved the world from the holocaust of Japanese atrocities.
And now, "the big bad white man" is helping Japan recover from their earthquake. God, the Japanese are racist and ungrateful.
Mujangga 10 months ago
@Mujangga those comments were taken from a Korean film about Rikidozan, so I wouldn't put too much into that one direct part. There was a generation of many Japanese who were nationalistic and were devastated psychologically by as a result of the War and had many negative experiences with Westerners in the years of the Occupation. Rikiodozan was one person who capitalized on that and made a fortune for himself and others - including the Westerners he brought in!
wrestlingscout 10 months ago 5
@wrestlingscout
Yes, I overreacted. I am sorry.
Mujangga 10 months ago
@Mujangga As someone who has been welcomed into the homes of people from that generation, they are a proud people who are thankful to Americans (and other Westerners) and just want their culture & country to have a spot in the world. Yes, there were and still are Japanese who despise foreigners, but you'll find those people in many cultures. I'd point out that we also used foreign heels (that were not often the real deal). Hundreds of Western wrestlers made better money in Japan for years.
wrestlingscout 10 months ago
@wrestlingscout
You're right. I got upset for personal reasons. But I still think the ant-foreigner sentiment in Japan is openly tolerated.
プロレスが好きです。隼は永々一番です
Mujangga 10 months ago
@Mujangga I think this video just got better because it includes one of a select few videos on YouTube with a civil comment section! I can understand being frustrated with some of the "anti-foreigner sentiment" that is present in Japan. I've experienced it myself and I think anyone who has had extensive dealings with Japanese people or companies will experience some of that, although it is (like much of Japanese culture) nuanced at its strongest. Thanks for being level-headed.
wrestlingscout 10 months ago
@Mujangga
you dumbfuck piece of shit
SapporoMagokoro 9 months ago
@SapporoMagokoro くそくらえ! みもないけつもどき!
Mujangga 9 months ago
that is all i got to say i don't know if u made this or not but this is why i watch wrestling legends not to say great match but to watch them perform there heart out on that mat, thanks and i from japan so i say arigatou.
94Lyght 1 year ago
Given some of the more famous elements of puroresu, such as characters like the Great Muta or Jushin Liger, who are just as well-known for their larger-than-life characters as they are for their wrestling skill, do you think the traditional Japanese art of Kabuki theatre might have had some kind of influence or inspiration in the shaping of what would become contemporary puroresu? Do you think puroresu could actually be considered a sort of "postmodern Kabuki"?
Sanguiluna 1 year ago
Wonderful video.
egg64 1 year ago
"The big bad white men." Lol Damn was America an asshole back then lol.
ProWrestlingFan101 1 year ago
Does any1 no the name of the music in this video?
conwaya100 1 year ago
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! God I love how in Japan the SPORT of Pro Wrestling is still respected.
MMAfan11 2 years ago
this is a really touching video! These athletes would be proud of the video you just made (dead or alive)
damiendinnertime 2 years ago
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tthoopster 2 years ago
That was beautiful! PURORESUUUUU!!!
dagreatcapri82 2 years ago
Rikidozan, Shoehei "Giant" Baba, Antonio Inoki, Jumbo Tsuruta, Satoru Sayama (Tiger Mask I), Mitsuharru Misawa (formely Tiger Mask II), Kenta Kobashi, Akira Taue, The Great Kabuki, Jun Akiyama, Toshiaki Kawada, Keiji Mutoh (Great Muta), Yoshinari Ogawa, Masahiro Chono, Ultimo Dragon, Koji Kanemoto (formely Tiger Mask III), Great Sasuke, Jushin Liger, Hayabusa. Are indeed some of the best not only to have come out of Japan but from the world to have grace the SPORT known as wrestling.
armandroh666 2 years ago 7
@armandroh666 i'd have to add Nobuhiko Takada, Kyoshi Tamura and Kazushi Sakuraba to that list. Though admitadly Saku is best known for his MMA career.
panther2552 1 year ago
AWESOMEVID it's nice to see respect for real pro wrestling. no thanks to vince mcasshole.
TheHorsemanfan 2 years ago
one of the best vids i've seen ever i almost cried when i saw it this is why i love wrestling
tnadrg1982 2 years ago
the original tigermask wrote a book called Kayfabe, exposing tactics used to make wrestling more popular.The book is English though hard to find,good luck though.
He retired while on top of his game due his hate for behind-the-scenes game politics.He formed a style called Shooto which is a branch of Shoot Wrestling, pioneered by Inoki.Both Inoki and him were taught by the master if Shoot Wrestling Karl who didnt have much sucess in the US due the nature of pro wrestling there(story telling.etc)
Medifro 2 years ago
Respect
babyface76 2 years ago 6
Shiro (which means "white") Koshinaka. Please refer to my "info" for who's who
wrestlingscout 2 years ago
Who's the guy at 1:20 in the white bottoms?
MacCanann 2 years ago
Rikidozan can be found on youtube w/ subtitles (check my favs)
wrestlingscout 2 years ago
Well done again. These are great. You can feel the history~!
ahumanlikeme 2 years ago 2
**I understand I left out many people and perhaps included others too much. I tried to balance the old and the new, natives and foreigners, moves and styles. Japan's history of pro-wrestling spans over fifty years and around forty companies of significance and left out many aspects. I am an amateur pro-wrestling historian and amateur videographer. Please view my website if you'd like to access more information about Puroresu (Japanese pro-wrestling) its practitioners, styles or history.**
wrestlingscout 2 years ago