Classic Wrestling Memories is a podcast aimed at fans of old-school pro wrestling. Each episode, or volume, takes a look at a career, promotion, event, or famous angle that have earned their places in history. Plus, the "101" series gives a peel behind the curtain about the psychology or story-telling elements of the business.
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Classic Wrestling Memories is a podcast aimed at fans of old-school pro wrestling. Each episode, or volume, takes a look at a career, promotion, event, or famous angle that have earned their places in history. Plus, the "101" series gives a peel behind the curtain about the psychology or story-telling elements of the business.
Outside of the ring, he is also arguably the second greatest promoter of all time behind Vince McMahon. His whole story is way too long to tell in a single episode but we will do the best we can.
Inoko popularized the inter-promotional show concept where wrestlers from multiple promotions appeared on the same card. He wanted to present pro wrestlers as being just as tough as other combat sports fighters, so he billed himself as a World Martial Arts Champion. He is believed to be the only person to defeat both Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant by submission. Fans even pleaded with him to slap them, because they believed his fighting spirit might be slapped into them.
Career Accomplishments
WCW HALL OF FAME - 1995
WRESTLING OBSERVER HALL OF FAME - 1996
TRAGOS/THESZ HALL OF FAME - 2005
PRO WRESTLING HALL OF FAME - 2009
WWE HALL OF FAME - 2010
INTERNATIONAL PRO WRESTLING HALL OF FAME - 2021
Classic Wrestling Memories
Classic Wrestling Memories is a podcast aimed at fans of old-school pro wrestling. Each episode, or volume, takes a look at a career, promotion, event, or famous angle that have earned their places in history. Plus, the "101" series gives a peel behind the curtain about the psychology or story-telling elements of the business.
