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International Wrestling Scene News - Puroresu

Pride 9/11 Tokyo Dome show matches

Pride Fighting Championships held a press conference in Japan on 1/10 to announce the matches for their 9/11 Grand Prix finals show at the Tokyo Dome. The matches announced were Hidehiko Yoshida versus Vanderlei Silva, and UFC’s Chuck Liddell versus Quinton Jackson. The Liddell/Jackson match will mark the start proper of the UFC versus Pride […]

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Matt Singh

Puro Problems

New Japan is in trouble both commercially and creatively. All Japan has been on the verge of closure for three years now. Newly formed World of Fighting Japan is still in its genesis. Toryumon has a product that caters to a small audience. Zero One holding steady, or going nowhere, depending on how you want to see it. Only Mitsuharu Misawa’s Pro Wrestling NOAH is doing good business. Yes, Puroresu (Japanese pro wrestling), is in a dire state at the moment and there seems to be no changes imminent to correct this…

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US Scene Wrestler Profiles

Curt Hennig (RIP) Profile

Curt Hennig’s sudden departure is one of a recent long-line of passings of many well-known pro wrestlers, as well as not-so-known names. While the passing of such names as Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel will not be met with as much shock, due to their respective ages, the likes of Dave Smith (the British Bulldog), Terry Gordy and Tom Petty (Rocco Rock) all died relatively young, and in good health. This disturbing trend, it seems, shows no signs of letting up.