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Post by chazraps on Mar 12, 2019 1:15:34 GMT -5
Currently watching the Jushin Liger vs John Morrison match from PWS's 2013 Mania weekend show.
So, so good. Actual dream match with both playing to each others' strengths perfectly.
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Post by The 1Watcher Experience on Mar 12, 2019 2:21:50 GMT -5
I’m sure we’ll get a lot of his matches with the likes of Great Sasuke, Ultimo Dragon and Hayabusa posted in this thread. And they should be posted but there’s also some great stuff no one ever talks about. Like the mystique of Liger getting killed off about a year into the gimmick. I remember getting a lot of Japanese wrestling tapes when I was a kid and seeing Liger unmasked in the ring. I don’t mean his previous gimmick either. It blew my mind. Most people I’ve told about it never knew about it. Liger was in a MMA type of match with Masashi Aoyagi back in the summer of 1990. It was set up with a rounds system. About three minutes in Liger loses his mask and goes ballistic on Aoyagi. It’s worth a watch if you’ve never seen it. youtu.be/o9KrHSehc7s |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2019 6:23:37 GMT -5
One of the best and most recognizable wrestlers ever.
He immediately caught my attention in WCW and then when I got older, I followed his stuff in New Japan. Dude should be an inspiration for every up and coming wrestler. He was outstanding.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Mar 12, 2019 9:54:55 GMT -5
I’m sure we’ll get a lot of his matches with the likes of Great Sasuke, Ultimo Dragon and Hayabusa posted in this thread. And they should be posted but there’s also some great stuff no one ever talks about. Like the mystique of Liger getting killed off about a year into the gimmick. I remember getting a lot of Japanese wrestling tapes when I was a kid and seeing Liger unmasked in the ring. I don’t mean his previous gimmick either. It blew my mind. Most people I’ve told about it never knew about it. Liger was in a MMA type of match with Masashi Aoyagi back in the summer of 1990. It was set up with a rounds system. About three minutes in Liger loses his mask and goes ballistic on Aoyagi. It’s worth a watch if you’ve never seen it. youtu.be/o9KrHSehc7sHe fared less well with Minoru Suzuki |
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Post by RedSmile on Mar 12, 2019 11:42:23 GMT -5
I wouldn't be mad at all if Liger got one more IWGP Jr. title run. I couldn't believe how well he could still go against Ishimori. I know NJPW doesn't roll that way though. If AEW gets a TV show this year, I hope he is on the first episode. It would be an awesome call back to the first Nitro and a good farewell to the American audience. Seeing him live was on my bucket list, and I finally got to last year at ROH War of the Worlds. I cheaped out on getting a picture with him though. Really shouldn't have. Wouldn't it be something if the first AEW TV match is Jushin Liger vs. Brian Pillman Jr.? Somebody call Cody!! |
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Post by RedSmile on Mar 14, 2019 15:27:58 GMT -5
vs. Samoa Joe, Bound For Glory 2005
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Post by RedSmile on Mar 14, 2019 16:15:54 GMT -5
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Mar 15, 2019 6:49:42 GMT -5
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Post by grungesmurf on Mar 15, 2019 9:46:42 GMT -5
Wow I’ve been a fan of Liger for ages now!
Easily in my top three favorites of all time.
When I first started buying tapes (yes those VHS things) he was the first best of series I purchased.
Watching his matches vs Sano were absolutely incredible it didn’t matter to me that I didn’t understand the commentary. The action spoke for itself. It was also cool seeing the transformation of his attire during that series.
Was stoked when he went to WCW to see him Pillman for the light heavyweight title.
You’re a true gem Jushin enjoy your much deserved praise and retirement!
I could go on and on but will stop here.
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Post by brown bricks on Mar 16, 2019 10:15:41 GMT -5
Liger has always been one of my favorite wrestlers.
My best Liger memory is forever going to be me going to the restroom at an ROH house show and noticing that he was about four urinals down from me. He walked out of the restroom a little bit after I did, saw me, pointed at my New Japan shirt, and gave me a thumbs-up. I think he knew that we had formed a special bond that night.
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Post by MrElijah on Mar 18, 2019 19:50:36 GMT -5
Liger inspired Dusty Rhodes to try the Dragon Screw Leg Whip! In the bedroom.
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Post by Steveweiser on Mar 19, 2019 6:23:37 GMT -5
 It is bants to grind on him. |
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Mar 21, 2019 12:46:35 GMT -5
Anyone in Hawaii want to send me some of this?  |
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Mar 22, 2019 4:28:47 GMT -5
Was so glad I got to see him live last year at ROH Death Before Dishonor. I knew that was going to be one of the last chances I would have of attending a card with him on it, so I'm glad that happened, and I even got to do the photo op.
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Mar 22, 2019 8:50:55 GMT -5
What I appreciate most about the whole of Liger's career is that as far as innovators and influences go, he's been strongly given the respect he deserves. No burnout, no disgraced run as a bottom feeder in the indies because he burned all his bridges, no horrible tragic early end. So many brilliant people in wrestling for one reason or another just don't make it into this stage, but even though he's in a more supporting role on screen now, the respect and reverence he gets is really nice to see. He's the ideal of what being a working legend looks like.
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