[1963-05-17-JWA] Rikidozan vs Killer Kowalski

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Rikidozan vs Killer Kowalski - JWA 5/17/63

Rikdozan clicked for me here. I enjoyed watching him pound the shit out of Kimura or figure out the riddle of Haystacks Calhoun, but I thought he was kinda one-dimensional, but there was a moment here where he roared back against Kowalski with a bodyslam and I was like I get it. He is the Bruno Sammartino of Japan. He is not supposed to be the best technically. He is the National Hero. He is rough, rugged and has dirt under his nails. Thats what makes him special. As a Bostonian, I am really looking forward to digging for more Kowalski. Cool finishes, Kowalski won one fall by countout after a bodyslam to the floor and Rikidozan won the third fall with a Single Leg Crab after working the knee. I must have missed one of the other falls. Fun little watch.