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• Puro Flashback: A Japanese Sampler Featuring Katsuhiko Nakajima

  By danielcarljohnson on March 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

  by Daniel Johnson Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima and Kaz Hayashi Katsuhiko Nakajima is a wrestler who is talented enough, yet at the same time young enough, where he could be said to have unlimited potential and… Read More ›

• Old School Flashback: The Heart Throb Wrestles The Gambler

  By danielcarljohnson on March 12, 2014 • ( 3 )

  by Daniel Johnson The Heart Throb vs. The Gambler This Pro Wrestling International (PWI) match sees The Gambler (no, not WCW’s Gambler) against The Heart Throb (no, not Antonio or Romeo). As for the competitors even commentator “The Real Deal”… Read More ›

• Puro Flashback: Two Current Champions in the United States

  By danielcarljohnson on March 6, 2014 • ( 0 )

  by Daniel Johnson Seiya Sanada vs. Satoshi Kojima Just days ago Seiya Sanada defeated Austin Aries to capture the TNA X Division Championship at TNA/WRESTLE-1 Outbreak. Interestingly enough at the start of the year Satoshi Kojima captured another significant title… Read More ›

• Old School Flashback: Dallas James Nearly Brands Apollo

  By danielcarljohnson on March 5, 2014 • ( 4 )

  by Daniel Johnson Dallas “Tornado” James vs. Apollo This Pro Wrestling International (PWI) match pits cowboy wrestler Dallas “Torando” James, who is accompanied by his tag team partner Austin James, against Apollo (not to be confused with the more famous… Read More ›

• Puro Flashback: Suwama Wrestles KENSO

  By danielcarljohnson on February 27, 2014 • ( 0 )

  by Daniel Johnson Suwama vs. KENSO This AJPW bout from nearly two years ago features Suwama and KENSO (formerly WWE’s Kenzo Suzuki) pulling out some good moves while not necessarily displaying the best chemistry with one another. KENSO has the… Read More ›

• Old School Flashback: Dragon Slayer Wrestles Johnnie Walker at PWI

  By danielcarljohnson on February 26, 2014 • ( 2 )

  by Daniel Johnson Dragon Slayer vs. “Gentleman” Johnnie Walker This 1996 bout comes from Pro Wrestling International (PWI) based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It features Wrestlecrap’s “The Real Deal” RD Reynolds on commentary long before he founded his wildly popular website…. Read More ›

• Puro Flashback: Seiya Sanada and Joe Doering Get Wild in AJPW

  By danielcarljohnson on February 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

  by Daniel Johnson Seiya Sanada and Joe Doering vs. Manabu Soya and Takao Omori This AJPW bought features Seiya Sanada and Joe Doering, two men who have made good opponents, teaming up. Sanada and Doering’s opposition are Get Wild, an… Read More ›

• Beyond Wrestling Feeding Frenzy Write-Up

  By danielcarljohnson on February 18, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  by Daniel Johnson Beyond Wrestling Feeding Frenzy got off to a rough start at Fete Music in Providence, Rhode Island this past Sunday. Minutes before doors were supposed to open for general admission ticket holders Drew Cordeiro came out to… Read More ›

• 25 and Under: Devin Baker Wrestles Brandon Webb at a Carnival

  By danielcarljohnson on February 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

  by Daniel Johnson Devin Baker vs. “Devil’s Reject” Brandon Webb As much as I like to use these pieces to feature young talent the real star of this clip is the setting. This Power League Wrestling (PWL) match features wrestling… Read More ›

• Puro Flashback: Yuji Nagata Takes on Kono Masayuki Inside a Cage

  By danielcarljohnson on February 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

  by Daniel Johnson Yuji Nagata vs. Kono Masayuki Yuji Nagata’s performance in this AJPW cage match is considerably different from what one might expect of a well seasoned Japanese technical wrestler. Kono Masayuki likewise is no slouch when it comes… Read More ›