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Unpacking A Legacy: Riki Choshu's Journey (Part 2)

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Join hosts Justin Knipper and Fumi Saito as they delve into the illustrious career of Riki Choshu in the second part of this insightful series on 'Write That Down'. This episode explores the pivotal moments in Choshu's wrestling journey from 1984, including his influential 'jump period' from New Japan to All Japan Pro Wrestling with his faction Ishingun.

Listeners will hear about the iconic 60-minute draw between Choshu and Jumbo Tsuruta, Choshu's evolution into a creative genius during the late 80s as he took on a behind-the-scenes role. Hear about the Akira Maeda incident in 1987, and Choshu's inventive contribution to professional wrestling with the inception of the G1 Climax tournament.

This episode is a treasure trove for wrestling aficionados, uncovering the era when major shifts in Japanese wrestling occurred. Learn about the dramatic shifts, legendary matches, and groundbreaking ideas that showcased Choshu’s innovative spirit and had lasting impacts on the wrestling world.

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62 episodes

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Content provided by Justin Knipper. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Justin Knipper or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Join hosts Justin Knipper and Fumi Saito as they delve into the illustrious career of Riki Choshu in the second part of this insightful series on 'Write That Down'. This episode explores the pivotal moments in Choshu's wrestling journey from 1984, including his influential 'jump period' from New Japan to All Japan Pro Wrestling with his faction Ishingun.

Listeners will hear about the iconic 60-minute draw between Choshu and Jumbo Tsuruta, Choshu's evolution into a creative genius during the late 80s as he took on a behind-the-scenes role. Hear about the Akira Maeda incident in 1987, and Choshu's inventive contribution to professional wrestling with the inception of the G1 Climax tournament.

This episode is a treasure trove for wrestling aficionados, uncovering the era when major shifts in Japanese wrestling occurred. Learn about the dramatic shifts, legendary matches, and groundbreaking ideas that showcased Choshu’s innovative spirit and had lasting impacts on the wrestling world.

  continue reading

62 episodes

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