Kim Justice's Wrestling Road
Kim Justice's Wrestling Road
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BACKLUND vs. SASUKE in the Strangest Wrestling Tournament Ever
I forgot to mention Bob Backlund in Battlarts in a previous video, and now it's time to rectify that. Happily, it gives us a chance to look at the B-CUP, a strange wrestling tournament that will see Backlund take on Great Sasuke alongside all sorts of other odd occurences, and it gives us a chance to look at Battlarts itself. Enjoy!
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0:00 Intro: An Introduction to Battlarts
3:27 The Battlarts B-CUP: Round 1
10:33 Bob Backlund vs. Daisuke Ikeda
12:36 Battlarts' Biggest Show: Battle Fiction Revive Golden Time Legend
18:06 Bob Backlund vs. SASUKE
21:07 The Final
23:34 What Happened Next
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Відео

Examining BS Received Pro Wrestling Opinions from the Internet
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There was a recent Twitter thread that talked about various pieces of received wisdom in pro wrestling that...well, just don't ring true for everyone. Is Inokism actually bad? What actually makes a good match? Is Misawa the best pillar? Here's my thoughts on some of these supposedly common opinions. Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimblejus...
The Masters of the POWERBOMB
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This video celebrates the almighty Powerbomb, one of Wrestling's most quintessential finishers. There's 29 different ones here, from classics to modern variations, with Sid Vicious, Toshiaki Kawada, Terry Gordy, Mike Awesome, Kevin Nash and others all represented. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimblejustice My Twitter: ...
3 1/2 HOURS of Wrestling Legends Compilation | Kim Justice
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A compilation of videos featuring stories about some of wrestling's greats, past and present. There's the indie years of Eddy Guerrero, the time when Terry and Dory Funk took each other on, the relationship between Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki, the early years of Kazuchika Okada, and plenty more. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimbl...
MONSTER RIPPER: Joshi's First Great Monster Heel
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Before Dump Matsumoto, before Aja Kong...there was Rhonda Singh, the Monster Ripper. She came from Canada in the late 1970's to destroy all before her, becoming Joshi's first truly all-powerful monster. Unfortunately, 1995 WWF turned her into a bit of a joke. Enjoy this look back at one of Joshi's most important figures. Back My 80's Arcade Book on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabl...
Kim's Top 50 Puroresu Wrestling Finishers Of All Time
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Here's a bit of fun an alphabetical list of my favourite Puroresu finishers! There's old and new, swanky submissions and aerial moves, vicious super finishers and strikes, all sorts as well as a few interesting tidbits along the way! Enjoy. Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimblejustice My Twitter: kimxxxjustice My Other Channel:...
"HOROWITZ WINS!": 5 of Wrestling's Greatest Jobber Stories
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Patreon: www.patreon.com/kimblejustice Twitter: kimxxxjustice Gaming channel: ua-cam.com/users/kimblejustice When a wrestling jobber does something out of the ordinary, it can make for a pretty great story especially if they really get to show their skills. This video covers the feel-good stories of Barry Horowitz, the Mulkeys and Masao Inoue, while also looking at uglier incidents ...
The History and Controversy of Dave Meltzer's 5 Star Ratings
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Since 1982, Dave Meltzer has given 258 matches a rating of 5 stars or better, and it often tends to cause a LOT of controversy. Why, now more than ever, does this one man's opinion generate such frenzied debate in the IWC? Let's look at the history of those stars and try to find out. Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimblejustice My Twitter:...
KINGS OF THE LARIAT: Wrestling's Most Enduring Finisher
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The Lariat has been an awesome finisher for so many wrestlers over the years, and this is a celebration of that - Stan Hansen, Kenta Kobashi, JBL, Satoshi Kojima, Jamie Hayter and so many more are taking the stage in this video and swinging that arm here, in the Best of The Lariat. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimblejustice My Twi...
4 Failed WWE + TNA "Next Big Things" of the 2000's: Tales of Big Muscles and Black Trunks
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A WWE video? Yes this features a quartet of guys who could have been a Brock Lesnar-esque next big thing, but they failed for various reasons not necessarily because they were bad, but the pushes didn't work out. We've got WWE's Matt Morgan, Mark Jindrak and Vladimir Kozlov, as well as Trytan from TNA. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com...
THE BURNING HAMMER: Is This Still Wrestling's Scariest Finisher?
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Kenta Kobashi's Burning Hammer is the definitive super finisher he never lost a match after using this spectacular and exceedingly dangerous head drop driver. This video goes into Kobashi's history with the move, it's origin, it's name, and how other people have used it and perhaps diminished it a little. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon....
They Wrestled in JAPAN? - feat. The Undertaker, Bob Backlund & More
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Today's video covers four American wrestlers taking rather obscure, yet very interesting trips to Japan that you might not expect. We have Big Boss Man in AJPW, Bob Backlund in UWF/UWFi, Kane/Glen Jacobs in PWFG and The Undertaker in SWS, WAR and Michinoku Pro. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimblejustice My Twitter: kim...
JOE VS. KOBASHI: The Once in a Lifetime Dream Match
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Samoa Joe and Kenta Kobashi's 2005 match in Ring of Honor was a truly special bout it wasn't just that they came together for this dream match, it's that they delivered a true classic, a perfect introduction to ROH, and even to Puroresu. This is the story of the bout, along with some other obscure matches from NOAH's big trip abroad. Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more docum...
BIG EGG UNIVERSE: The Biggest Women's Wrestling Show of All-Time
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All Japan Women's 1994 card, Big Egg Universe, is the biggest ever in Women's Wrestling 42,500 people packed the Tokyo Dome for a 10-hour card featuring all of Joshi's great talents, including a memorable tournament that centres around the brilliance of Aja Kong, and the possible last dance of Akira Hokuto. Here's a big look at this behemoth of a show. Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Pat...
2 Hours of Puroresu, Sumo and Computer Wrestling Games
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A compilation of 4 Kim Justice wrestling game vids! There's 2 videos covering all the best Japanese Wrestling games that AREN'T Fire Pro, a look at the world of Sumo Wrestling games, and a dive into the horrors of 80's Microcomputer Wrestling titles. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: www.patreon.com/kimblejustice My Twitter: kimxxxjustice ...
FUNK VS. FUNK: Terry Funk and Dory Funk Jr.'s ONLY Singles Match
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FUNK VS. FUNK: Terry Funk and Dory Funk Jr.'s ONLY Singles Match
UNSINKABLE BATTLESHIP: The Triple Crown Reigns of Stan Hansen
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UNSINKABLE BATTLESHIP: The Triple Crown Reigns of Stan Hansen
KAZUCHIKA OKADA: The Early Years - From Young Lion to Rainmaker
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KAZUCHIKA OKADA: The Early Years - From Young Lion to Rainmaker
Looking back on 2023 + 2024: Let's Discover Wrestling (F WWE)
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Looking back on 2023 2024: Let's Discover Wrestling (F WWE)
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada: The Complete Story
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Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada: The Complete Story
MISAWA vs. KAWADA PART 4 | The Breakup to the Final Battle - 1998-2005
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MISAWA vs. KAWADA PART 4 | The Breakup to the Final Battle - 1998-2005
MISAWA VS. KAWADA PART 3 | The Hunt Continues: 1995-1998
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MISAWA VS. KAWADA PART 3 | The Hunt Continues: 1995-1998
MISAWA vs. KAWADA PART 2 | From the First Match to the Greatest | 10/21/92 - 06/03/94
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MISAWA vs. KAWADA PART 2 | From the First Match to the Greatest | 10/21/92 - 06/03/94
MISAWA VS. KAWADA PART 1 | The Super Generation Army and Jumbo Tsuruta, 1981-1992
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MISAWA VS. KAWADA PART 1 | The Super Generation Army and Jumbo Tsuruta, 1981-1992
GIANT BABA vs. RAJA LION - Worst Wrestling Match in AJPW History
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GIANT BABA vs. RAJA LION - Worst Wrestling Match in AJPW History
KING IN EXILE: Eddie Guerrero Wrestling in the Indies, 2001-02
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KING IN EXILE: Eddie Guerrero Wrestling in the Indies, 2001-02
KENTA vs. SUWA: An All-Time Great Heel Performance
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KENTA vs. SUWA: An All-Time Great Heel Performance
THESE DAYS: How Michinoku Pro Changed Junior Wrestling Forever
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THESE DAYS: How Michinoku Pro Changed Junior Wrestling Forever
The Wrestling Shoot Incidents that Built Shootstyle AND Japanese MMA
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The Wrestling Shoot Incidents that Built Shootstyle AND Japanese MMA

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lylesommers5018
    @lylesommers5018 Годину тому

    Karl moffat aka Jason the terrible back in the days of stampede wrestling had a pretty vicious Lariat that you would not wanna be on the receiving end of.

  • @lylesommers5018
    @lylesommers5018 7 годин тому

    I definitely wouldn’t wanna be on the receiving end of that border toss, Liv Morgan used to use a pretty awesome version of the sunset bomb on occasion.

  • @1998Shoot
    @1998Shoot 14 годин тому

    Got to add Naruki Doi's Muscle Bomb.

  • @robertquinn1016
    @robertquinn1016 15 годин тому

    Tenryu with the SNOW PLOW

  • @markbelkin1303
    @markbelkin1303 17 годин тому

    These are so very good. Thank you.

  • @ninorpl23
    @ninorpl23 23 години тому

    Who's the best pillar ? It's impossible to answer, they're all so tied, neither of them would've been that great without the three others. And yes, without Taue as well. They built themselves on each other, they are the FOUR pillars. As a favorite, that's really hard to answer. I think it's the small things that make one of them your personal favorite. For me it's Kobashi, only for his holy lariats.

  • @dizzle1119
    @dizzle1119 День тому

    It's a crime that Razor Ramon Hard Gay isn't in the WWE Hall Of Fame...

  • @CosmaUchuu
    @CosmaUchuu День тому

    I was a 90s kid and had no access to Japan starting wrestling, so a lot of these are new to me, and OMG these are all amazing!! Great picks and even better explanations as to why you chose some not as popular ones. SUBBED

  • @jimy_rizu
    @jimy_rizu День тому

    Asians still can't differentiate between reel and real

  • @jeffrichards1537
    @jeffrichards1537 2 дні тому

    The Russian Sickle. NIKITA KOLOFF is king...

  • @jeffrichards1537
    @jeffrichards1537 2 дні тому

    Liger and Muta were my 2 favorite Japanese wrestlers growing up in 80's and 90's..

  • @jeffrichards1537
    @jeffrichards1537 2 дні тому

    As far as the power bomb i think of BIG VAN VADER.

  • @PhoenixNoKiseki
    @PhoenixNoKiseki 2 дні тому

    Would it be fair to say Misawa was the leader of the four pillars? Much as that idea might make Kawada’s head explode.

  • @johansmallberries9874
    @johansmallberries9874 3 дні тому

    I’m using The Soft Slam as my finisher.

  • @nwobw
    @nwobw 3 дні тому

    No Scott Norton?

  • @WrestlingColin
    @WrestlingColin 4 дні тому

    Enjoyed this video - I like your more casual/conversational delivery in this one. Felt like a podcast almost. It’s good to question all of these topics. Even though I personally have Misawa as not only the greatest pillar but the all time GOAT, I have tons of time for anyone who puts Kobashi in that spot or Kawada. Taue… ha, I thought the wave of contrarian “Taue was actually the best!” Opinions on twitter earlier this year were silly but to each their own! It’s all valid. Of all of these, the only one I’m dogmatic about is Cena funny enough. I have never, ever come around on him. I went to so many Wrestlemanias and RAWs where I proudly sang “John Cena Suuuucks, John Cena suuuucks” to the tune of his theme. That was fun.

  • @GardoGamer
    @GardoGamer 4 дні тому

    he clearly has his biases... so you don't need to take everything he says as Gospel... I enjoyed being a wrestling fan not knowing (and minding) his "stars"... but we also need to recognize that his rating is influencial and kinda sus coz it seems like it is just a commercial for matches that he has bias with... Think of him as Ego in Ratatouille...

  • @ghostamity5116
    @ghostamity5116 4 дні тому

    The Spirit Bomb that Keith Lee gave to Roman was the best power bomb in wrestling history. This is a fact.

  • @poppacap10
    @poppacap10 4 дні тому

    Inoki shooting 🤣🤣

  • @jensjesfjeld6238
    @jensjesfjeld6238 4 дні тому

    Thank you. You do great stuff over here.

  • @Ripcookiethief
    @Ripcookiethief 4 дні тому

    The ending had me in tears, happy and sad tears.

  • @dannycruz5446
    @dannycruz5446 4 дні тому

    I was there in the 3rd row with my dad, on the side facing where Joe did the dive to the outside. Great match, great show too.

  • @mjdf122
    @mjdf122 5 днів тому

    The Big Egg Wrestling Universe 30th Anniversary

  • @qva1956
    @qva1956 5 днів тому

    4:37 not the random select button in Fire Pro 😅

  • @pabloamador667
    @pabloamador667 5 днів тому

    How the fuck you gonna main event korakuen hall your debut match?????????

  • @mjdf122
    @mjdf122 5 днів тому

    Today is the 30th anniversary of The Big Egg Wrestling Universe I’ve seen all from 1980-Now

  • @stickfigureguy6873
    @stickfigureguy6873 5 днів тому

    51:38 An ultra-rare sighting of Toshiaki Kawada smiling...

  • @jensjesfjeld6238
    @jensjesfjeld6238 5 днів тому

    Border Toss is not a powerbomb. More of a Razor's Edge, which again, is NOT a powerbomb.

  • @johndenton362
    @johndenton362 5 днів тому

    What does gwatest mean or gwecko. Pwoperwey. Weswer.

  • @Zathien
    @Zathien 6 днів тому

    Never been a big fan of finishers where the opponent obviously helps pulling it off

  • @midnightpiledriver
    @midnightpiledriver 6 днів тому

    Kinda related to the topic of the original video, I recently found out that Superstar Bill Dundee wrestled in Japan, for WING Japan in early 90s. However, there is only one match available from his time there. So that's another big name that wrestled in Japan for a bit, though he is def not as big of a name as Backlund, Taker or Kane.

  • @fuckiopussigetti453
    @fuckiopussigetti453 6 днів тому

    Ah yes, that woman that Vince Russo brought into to bury

  • @tokusatsunerd
    @tokusatsunerd 6 днів тому

    You know, Kim, there's one Japan-exclusive PS2 game you could've included in this video. Online Pro-Wrestling, which is made by Yuke's and is basically a reskin of Smackdown: Shut Your Mouth, complete with lawyer-friendly wrestlers.

  • @michaelmeneses8824
    @michaelmeneses8824 6 днів тому

    Stunning commentating, shades and vibes of EPL.

  • @Stolas.the.Enby1312
    @Stolas.the.Enby1312 7 днів тому

    My favorite Keith Lee Spirit Bomb is his match on the indies against Johnny Silver. Johnny gets friggin AIR on that bomb!

  • @shakeandjake_1
    @shakeandjake_1 7 днів тому

    Kobashi in WWE for a few special matches would’ve rocked. Angle, MAYBE Lesnar if he stayed, maybe even a nice shot against HBK

  • @TonyChase
    @TonyChase 7 днів тому

    Love this retrospective of "The Unsinkable Battleship"....Great job. Idea...next do Hiroshi Hase "The bridesmaid never the bride"...Has a nice ring to it....🤔....😎👍🏾

  • @denisdegaspari9723
    @denisdegaspari9723 7 днів тому

    Awesome bomb master ,,,,,, Psycho syd e Kevin Nash,,,,,,,,e la last ride powerbomb di taker,,,,,,border toss ,e razor edge

  • @bennyd345
    @bennyd345 7 днів тому

    excellent job, Kim.. 🙏 👏👏

  • @TonyChase
    @TonyChase 7 днів тому

    You could make the argument that in the 1st Kawada vs. Misawa match the Kawadas foot (ankle) was on the ropes on that Tiger suplex. Still a classic match, classic feud and done on a great channel....CHEERS 🍾🥂

  • @joekuvorkian
    @joekuvorkian 7 днів тому

    I was really into the ring work and din't even realize I was watching 70's work. A very influential and underrated decade in wrestling. Love the video as always!

  • @hellspawn22001
    @hellspawn22001 7 днів тому

    The greatest thing you can say about Terry Funk is there will never ever be another Terry Funk

  • @kyleharrison713
    @kyleharrison713 8 днів тому

    Clothesline from Hell is so far and away the best lariat that it really needs it own video.

  • @Don-Loves-Vladdy
    @Don-Loves-Vladdy 8 днів тому

    @16:33 I was at this show!

  • @seanbean3826
    @seanbean3826 8 днів тому

    I learned some brand new to me stuff. Thanks.

  • @thegunslinger8806
    @thegunslinger8806 8 днів тому

    Ah yes Oya and his Hairline, how can I forget, very good in ring technician however he was devoid of gimmick until he shaved his head and wrote "bald" in Kanji on his forehead for a few months in FMW. He actually looked better bald than with that potential white windowless van balding mullet look he had.

  • @melloweyeV
    @melloweyeV 8 днів тому

    I’m so glad I found your channel! Been my favorite and go-to this year ❤

  • @meekrob
    @meekrob 9 днів тому

    Yes! More Otsuka! Alex Warrior FTW!

  • @TheGreatDevlin
    @TheGreatDevlin 9 днів тому

    Maybe it's bc I'm getting older. But the more I see Backlund, the more I love him. It's been a ten year journey of me being charmed by everything he does. Edit: *Mr. Bob Backlund. Showing respect to my elders.

  • @vcom741
    @vcom741 9 днів тому

    4:32 this is deadlock