KidKash202 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 1. Other than what I can read from his Wiki, what are your thoughts on BUSHI? I am watching some stuff from All Japan where he teamed with Super Crazy 2. When a wrestler's name is capitalized (TAKA, CIMA, BUSHI, AKIRA) what is the reason behind that? 3. And what is the back story for Mutoh and that damn Teddy Bear? LOL I guess it is his mascot. Why a teddy bear though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Haven't seen his NJPW work, but BUSHI in AJPW was pretty average. He is an ok flier, but has little to no charisma and was never too impressive in the ring. I think he might have had one or two worthwhile matches while teaming with Super Crazy and that is about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIK Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 2. When a wrestler's name is capitalized (TAKA, CIMA, BUSHI, AKIRA) what is the reason behind that? Fuck, I used to know the specifics behind this but i've forgotten now. Traditionally it was something ppl did a lot when turning heel tho... 3. And what is the back story for Mutoh and that damn Teddy Bear? LOL I guess it is his mascot. Why a teddy bear though? Pretty sure it's because one of the sponsors he had made bears so they made a Mutoh version that became popular but I could be off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The sponsor is Sanrio, I believe. Most well known for Hello Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzombie1988 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 what was the first event held at the Tokyo Dome? and were there any events in Japan before the Dome was built that were run in massive stadiums like that? If you mean wrestling, it was UWF's U-COSMO's show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAHU Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 and were there any events in Japan before the Dome was built that were run in massive stadiums like that?JWA use to run Stadium shows in the 60's. I know they drew up to 15,000 people in Kawasaki. Before the Tokyo Dome in place of it was Korakuen Stadium but I don't know if wrestling was ever held there. As far as the capital names like TAKA it's to show attitude and be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzombie1988 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I found the reasoning for the English capital names a few months ago but I had forgotten it. I think there was a popular band that did it and people took it from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DtM Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 3. And what is the back story for Mutoh and that damn Teddy Bear? LOL I guess it is his mascot. Why a teddy bear though? All the All japan guys had animal versions of themselves, and they are all in likeness. I think Mutoh was a teddy bear because he looks a bit like one? I can't remember the others, but some of them were spot on and others less so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm pretty sure you're thinking of the Pro Wrestling NOAH shirts, not All Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian_Waffle Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I like how Hiro Saito was still in the "Young Lions" league in 1989. did that dude ever not look old and surly?also I think BUSHI is due for an unmasking/gimmick change.. never a sure-fire bet for rejuvenating a guy but I think in his case it can only help. I still vaguely recall his pre-BUSHI persona...he was called T28 or something, right? had like a break dancing gimmick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan4L Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I like how Hiro Saito was still in the "Young Lions" league in 1989. did that dude ever not look old and surly?also I think BUSHI is due for an unmasking/gimmick change.. never a sure-fire bet for rejuvenating a guy but I think in his case it can only help. I still vaguely recall his pre-BUSHI persona...he was called T28 or something, right? had like a break dancing gimmick? yup he was a much worse Kzy. He was soooo bad then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan4L Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 what was the first event held at the Tokyo Dome? and were there any events in Japan before the Dome was built that were run in massive stadiums like that? If you mean wrestling, it was UWF's U-COSMO's show. seems that was after the NJPW listed a couple of posts above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian_Waffle Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 One of those little things that's always bugged me: has anybody else ever noticed/drawn attention to the fact that Suwama has made it to the finals of six different Real World Tag Leagues and never won? from 2006-2010 he was in the final every year, then again in 2012. different partner each year, always loses. just always seemed strange to me; it can't be deliberate, right? Suwama being "the guy who always just falls short of winning the annual tag team tournament and has a different partner every year" doesn't exactly have the same long-term payoff as, say, Nakamura not winning a G1 until 2011. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nothing about wrestling bugs me as much as Suwama and that thing you just mentioned that I had no idea about! *SHAKES FIST* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordi the former AEW fan Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 My guess would be that a win over "Suwama plus whomever" is a nice way to put over whichever team actually wins the tourney. Suwama is a genuinely good dude (Based on the one time I met him, anyway). It always seems to me that he has no problem putting other wrestlers over. If anything,he seems to love doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Next time you meet him he'll turn heel on you and shoot Last Ride you through some bar stools. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Gordi should be his next partner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordi the former AEW fan Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 If the booking ever requires his team to just get destroyed in every match, I'd be more than happy to lend a hand. I've always thought that "standing on the apron, watching my partner dominate, tagging in, immediately getting demolished, being pinned, and apologizing profusely to my politely-pretending-to-not-be-frustrated-that-this-keeps-happening partner" would be a great role for me. I think Suwama would be pretty damned great in the "Buck up little camper, we'll win the next one!" role, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimoDANK Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hayashi and Kondo working BJPW is promising. I hope Muto lets these guys make some money and in some cases get more experience working other promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm not sure Hayashi needs much more experience, unless you just meant the whole roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Dynamite Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm kinda curious as to how many Japanese wrestlers have asked to train Gordi. Even if he wants to work a "Weakest Gaijin" gimmick... hell, I'd be down to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan4L Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 wanted to plug the new Fighting Spirit Magazine because I'm especially proud of the 6 page piece I wrote on the history of Michinoku Pro and the origins of Japanese Lucha. Really hope that anyone who checks it out enjoys it. Issue 98 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smiths and Easons are the main stockists in the UK and Ireland. For other outlets, please consider asking them to reserve your copy each month, at no extra charge.FSM is also available on iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. Another advantage of the app is that it links to many hours of relevant matches, promos, and shoot interviews that you do not get with the print edition.You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .Thank you for your continued support. Please let us know what you'd like to see in FSM by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm kinda curious as to how many Japanese wrestlers have asked to train Gordi. Even if he wants to work a "Weakest Gaijin" gimmick... hell, I'd be down to watch. So far, only Animal Hamiguchi. Morishima returns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'm kinda curious as to how many Japanese wrestlers have asked to train Gordi. Even if he wants to work a "Weakest Gaijin" gimmick... hell, I'd be down to watch. IIRC, Gordi's already trained, just retired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordi the former AEW fan Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks, guys! I actually discussed the possibility of making a comeback with some of my Osaka Pro friends, and they were all really supportive (of course) particularly Spider, Harada, and the bodyguard... but I cracked my tailbone practicing flat-back bumps and then I badly bruised my heel and partially crushed my achilles when I switched to arched-back style bumps... So I kinda took that as a sign that my body's just not up for it any more. It would have been a dream come true... but really I was lucky to even have had the chance to take another shot at it at my age (I'm turning 48 tomorrow). I'm more than content just watching the shows now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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