Grimmas Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Discuss here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 He used to be overrated during the "Tiger Mask is king" years. At this point, no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteF3 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I think he was pretty clearly Sayama's best opponent, or at least the best opponent he wrestled multiple times. And goddamn, do I love that AJPW match with Fuchi, though I guess it's more of a feather in Fuchi's cap. Even all-washed-up Kobayashi put on a pretty kickass match with Koki Kitahara during the NJPW-WAR feud. I don't know if it'll be enough for him to rate, but he would definitely make a top 150 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlittlekitten Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Love this guy. Agree his Tiger Masks best opponent, love watching him ground him and twist him into the mat. Cool as fuck too, especially in his red trackies. He looks like the anti hero in some old war comic and he probably smells of whiskey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 He was pretty good in All Japan and New Japan. I would have to revisit some of his stuff to see if he can sneak in near the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I remember his trousers more than his matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 The worst martial-art strikes this side of Stan Lane. Not very good, but had a coolness factor to him, mostly because he worked like an asshole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 This guy has taken a quantum leap forward in my estimation from recent New Japan watching, think he was tremendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childs Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 He was Sayama's best New Japan opponent but his peak was short. The move to All Japan hurt him because the light heavies were so de-emphasized there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Also like him less when he doesn't have the red pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Just wanted to mention again how much I love this guy and he's an outside bet for making my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I can't be sure that he'll make my list, but more people need to talk about this guy. His run in early 80s NJ is as good as anyone who isn't Fujinami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Stump Puller Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Him and Tiger Mask work a good European Rules match in 95 that was surprisingly fun to watch and played off their prior encounters pretty well. Not a sensational top 10 ballot pick for his best hits but a solid outing for a guy who mostly fell off the radar after the cancer scare. Might be a rogue choice if you are especially keen of the 80's Jr heavyweight scene. Certainly a great opponent for Tiger Mask and remained so arguably up until his very last few matches despite his rust, even if he always kinda awkwardly fit in with his opponents (and at times could drag with his long technical work) but his heel work was always very snug and worked with a wide range of opponents. Never anything sensational for the most part but a very competent worker that proved he could fit into basically any slot needed. If consistency is the big ranking for a top 100, he might just squeeze on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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