• Episode #12: (1961) Great Antonio Arrives, Bill Miller Unmasks, Inoki Ascends, More

  • Nov 2 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
  • Podcast

Episode #12: (1961) Great Antonio Arrives, Bill Miller Unmasks, Inoki Ascends, More

  • Summary

  • It's time for another edition of the Puro Wrestling Academy, as we talk the year of 1961 in Japan. We look at the Third World League Tournament, The Great Antonio’s rise (and fall), an epic Title vs. Mask showdown, Kintaro Oki’s breaking out, Antonio Inoki moving up the card, Giant Baba leaving for the U.S., Rikidozan attempts to promote boxing and forces his local talent to build him a new wrestling complex, there’s also multiple unmaskings including the Zebra Kid, Bill Miller,, Lord James Blears, & others! Plus, additional topics including The Ultimate Warrior, Candlepin Bowling, & more!

    How Rikidozan finds Inoki AND Baba in an unbelievable story. Then, it's the DEBUT of Antonio Inoki! The DEBUT of Shohei "Giant" Baba! The 2nd Annual World League Tournament. Toyonobori's Troubles. The Ricky Waldo story. Hombre Montana arrives in Japan, Yoshimura moves to Heavyweight, Yoshinosato moves up to Junior Champion, New Light Heavyweight Champion crowned, Midget Matches, King Curtis Iaukea, Tex McKenzie, & much more!

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