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Post by elliott on Dec 18, 2017 20:40:11 GMT -5
Shinya Hashimoto vs Victor Zangiev (IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi-Final - NJPW - 4/24/1989)
Quite possibly the best under 10 minute match ever and the best match on one of the best shows of the 80s. This is utterly spectacular with cool mat work, awesome suplexes and an awesome atmosphere. This is probably Hashimoto's first "holy fucking shit" level match. Zangiev was amazing for a guy with his level of experience. This is super cool.
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Post by jetlag on Jan 6, 2018 6:50:32 GMT -5
2nd. Simple match. Zangiev is a freak, how can Hashimoto beat him? Zangiev has it all over Hash, flopping around the ring like he is born to do this. He is one of the most "break your neck" looking wrestlers ever and lives up to it. Then Hash, in one of these moments that marks the difference between Hash and mere mortals, spits him in the face, leading to arguably the greatest closeup in wrestling history. You can almost see the death rays coming from Zangievs eyes after that. Great finish too.
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Post by childs on Jan 9, 2018 14:40:30 GMT -5
It's probably my favorite sub-10-minute math ever. Zangiev was such a delight, from his look to the cool moves. And Hash was at his piss-and-vinegar best. The whole Russian invasion was an overlooked gem from a ridiculously great year in wrestling, and this was the highlight match.
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Post by superstarsleeze on Jul 22, 2018 20:24:46 GMT -5
I fucking love Soviet Shooters like it is my fucking problem. It is a testament to Hashimoto that he is never exposed by these Shooters. This is such a great fight. I should find room on my list for this. Woah! Just saw my rating for this. That seems way low. I'll need to rewatch. Shinya Hashimoto vs Victor Zangiev - NJPW 4/24/89 Big night for Soviet Shooters as the main event of this Dome show, sees a tall Georgian Judoka beat Inoki clean for the WWF Martial Arts Championship. A very tall Judoka getting the mega-push to main eventing a Dome show, Inoki I think you got a type.  Ive seen this before and all I got to say is believe the hype. Definitely in contention for best sub-ten minute match ever. Soviet shooters rule and we need Fedor to go pro. Zangiev is the actual Russian Bear and his coach has one helluva unibrow. It is really to Hashimoto's credit that he never gets exposed by these shooters. He takes his licks but he never looks lost or unworthy of being in the ring. Zangiev takes him down at will. The overhead belly to belly into the side mount double wrist lock is positively RINGS. Hashimoto's sell is pitched perfectly. Besides catching Zangiev on the jaw with a kick this is all Zangiev with big throws like the Fisherman Suplex and Hashimoto avoiding the submission. Zangiev fun escape from a headscissors draws a big pop from the Japanese faithful. Hashimoto spits at Zangiev which on the surface seems like a bad idea. Zangiev is pissed and rips off another overhead belly to belly, but Hashimoto absorbs and rattles Zangiev in the corner to set up SPIN HEEL KICK. Zangiev is out and the Figure-4 leg lock gets a submission victory for young Hashimoto. While Muta is getting over in America, Hashimoto made it to the finals of this Dome tournament going over Choshu and this Soviet badass. Not too bad for a kid. Amazing RINGS-style match, big win for Hashimoto! ****1/4 |
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