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Post by Mr ??? on Jan 26, 2005 15:19:52 GMT -5
1. Vader - Com'on man the guy completely ruled New Japan when he first appeared as Big Van Vader, the dude practically 'killed' Antonio Inoki that almost caused fans to riot, one of the guys that definitely can't miss.
2. Bam Bam Bigelow - For a big guy like him, back in his prime he was extremely agile, I couldn't think of that many guys could get the job done like Bam Bam.
3. Dr. Death Steve Williams - For those that has only seen him wrestled in WWE and WCW, you haven't seen the best stuff. Try the Triple Crown win over Mitsuharu Misawa. Plus his bouts with Kenta Kobashi and Toshiaki Kawada, definitely can't miss.
4. Scott Norton - Maybe he was seen as "Just another Goon" from the nWo vs. WCW storylines, but Scott Norton was one of the best big man New Japan has had. Like Bam Bam, Dr. Death Steve Williams and Vader, he could dish it out just as good as the other two mentioned and an extremely strong competitor that could work all kinds of matches with the best of them.
5. "Cowboy" Stan Hansen - One of the biggest loyalist of Shohei "Giant" Baba, still the President of PWF, Hansen's lariat is legendary, and paved way for the likes of JBL. Most notable moment was when he knocked out two of Hulk Hogan's teeth in Tokyo Dome, which is a great thing to watch.
I couldn't think of anyone that fits the list other than these five, if anyone can think of anymore, might just as well tlak about it here.
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Post by Nordiques95 on Jan 26, 2005 15:31:19 GMT -5
I'd add in Terry Gordy and the very underrated Gary Albright. People should check out Albright's match with Kawada from '95, world's better than you'd ever think.
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Post by Mr ??? on Jan 27, 2005 1:23:07 GMT -5
I loved Gary Albright and Terry Gordy was very good as well, they definitely fit the list, ironically both of them passed away and were Dr. Death Steve Williams' tag team partner at some point of his career.
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Post by Super Dragon on Jan 27, 2005 9:14:05 GMT -5
all of the above are great id like to add Mike Awesome aka the Gladiator he was damn good in japan
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Post by Rocker75 on Mar 21, 2005 8:27:29 GMT -5
I'd like to add Hulk Hogan... I always thought he was more versatile in Japan than in the U.S.
In Japan - in the early '80s - he had a variety of moves.
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Post by bcm77 on Mar 21, 2005 12:50:59 GMT -5
Hulk Hogan has always had a variety of moves,not sure he ever got to double figures though
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