RIPPA Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I had always planned on closing All Japan week with Baba. It wasn't until yesterday did I realize that serendipity was bringing us to end on the 5th anniversary of Misawa's death. But Natural's post in the Japan section is covering much of the same ground I would have so back to Baba. Baba is definitely one of those guys I appreciate more as I get older. I am not saying TOP 10 GREATEST WORKERS!!! or anything like that. Just that I often really enjoy watching Baba's stuff now. Of course - it helps that late 70s and 80s All Japan is possibly my favorite wrestling ever. So there is that. http://youtu.be/hfRs2GpPPRg http://youtu.be/UAVWrgY4EOI Also this can't be posted enough http://youtu.be/5VDk3CEnzUs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpncWHMEMgg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv3Evd1iv4I I've never seen the Morales match but I want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Is there a more beloved worker than Baba with a more hated wife than Motoko Baba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Peter Miavia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingus Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Triple H? Ricky Steamboat? Jake Roberts? Chris Candido? Blue Meanie? Kurt Angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Someone needs to find the Baba/Gedo Rochambeaux spot. My Youtube skills are failing me again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Maryse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 To tie into the beginning of the week http://youtu.be/g-DBeddyQEg http://youtu.be/xyOboKWnK6g And then rematch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Gentlemen, I give you... RAJA LION~! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsZaJqiyE54 And then there's this, with Nitron's amazing combination of comical selling and dainty offense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hazJ0JauIqA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimLivingston Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Pretty much the greatest beginning to a match ever. Note the power bomb that almost turns Giant Baba into Not So Giant Baba. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJuQLfRKrU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 This is Baba's third NWA title victory (his second over Harley) and there is a fun story that goes with this one. Harley didn't have permission from the NWA to drop the belt to Baba again. Harley and Baba made a deal and Harley told everyone in the NWA after he was home and the tapes were viewed that he was legit knocked out at the end and Baba had no choice but to cover him. Watch the way Harley takes the bump off Baba's finisher and the sell afterwards. Also, Rippa and I should be neighbors. We have VERY similar taste in wrestling. Edit: Watch Joe's three count. He wasn't in on the finish. He totally hesitates and double checks before his hand comes down for three. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-vauHgPoJU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Is that a different match against Robinson than the one I posted in the first post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 No I believe its the same goddammit. Well its worth posting twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 The Raja Lion match is one of those classic trainwrecks that every wrestling fan should see. And I am still gonna watch and review Baba vs. Fritz in the future, dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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