Classic Fights--Maeda vs. Sayama

cross_trainer · 06-17-2007, 01:22 PM

1985--In what was originally intended as a "worked" match in Japanese professional wrestling, Akira Maeda and Satoru Sayama became embroiled in a match under conditions very similar to Pancrase's older rules.

"Initially he [Sayama] supported the UWF concept, having several memorable matches against [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. But pretty soon, the two business partners began disagreeing over the match content, more as a matter of style ideology (Sayama wanted more kicking, while Maeda wanted more submission holds). This led to a [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] during a match between Sayama and Maeda in 1985, in which Maeda did not pull a kick and instead kicked Sayama hard in the groin. With no key opponents for Maeda, the UWF collapsed and Maeda and the rest of the roster headed back to NJPW."

sugarngold · 11-19-2009, 09:30 PM

Never saw this one before. Thanks!

06-17-2007, 01:22 PM	#1
cross_trainer Bergeron Avatar Club ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,280	Classic Fights--Maeda vs. Sayama 1985--In what was originally intended as a "worked" match in Japanese professional wrestling, Akira Maeda and Satoru Sayama became embroiled in a match under conditions very similar to Pancrase's older rules. "Initially he [Sayama] supported the UWF concept, having several memorable matches against [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. But pretty soon, the two business partners began disagreeing over the match content, more as a matter of style ideology (Sayama wanted more kicking, while Maeda wanted more submission holds). This led to a [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] during a match between Sayama and Maeda in 1985, in which Maeda did not pull a kick and instead kicked Sayama hard in the groin. With no key opponents for Maeda, the UWF collapsed and Maeda and the rest of the roster headed back to NJPW."
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11-19-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
sugarngold SUGAR IS CHAMP! ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mutantville, North Carolina Posts: 3,979	Re: Classic Fights--Maeda vs. Sayama Never saw this one before. Thanks!
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