Guest Bobby Cox is God Report post Posted September 28, 2003 I just saw most of the stuff wtih Misawa/Kawada on the feud tape, wow. That's all I can say, I was totally awed during that whole match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EL DANDY~! 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2003 Good, now watch the next couple of tag matches between Kawada/Taue and Kobashi/Misawa, and then the Champions Carnival 95 where Misawa breaks the orbital bone and such, and Taue kicks ass, and then watch 6/9/95 and watch it all come together in an absolute MASTERPIECE of a tag match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Tiger Report post Posted September 28, 2003 I just saw most of the stuff wtih Misawa/Kawada on the feud tape, wow. The feud tape is okay if you don't have lots of cash to spare. but it's best to see the matches complete to really grasp the psychology of everything being done. Also you should try to check out Kawada vs Williams from 4/16/94. It looks like an average match on the surface, but it's almost a blueprint of Kawada's strategy during 6/3/94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bobby Cox is God Report post Posted September 29, 2003 I've watched American wrestling my whole life, yet I think Kawada is my favorite wrestler afer only seeing a little of him. Is that weird? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Tiger Report post Posted September 29, 2003 not at all. It helps that Kawada is one of the most awesome wrestlers in the world today and he can pull good matches out of just about anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coffin Surfer 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2003 Also you should try to check out Kawada vs Williams from 4/16/94. It looks like an average match on the surface, but it's almost a blueprint of Kawada's strategy during 6/3/94 If by average, you mean one of the greatest singles matches of the 90s, one of Kawada's top 10 greatest performances, as well as Steven Williams' best. Your correct in that the match does demonstrate the importance of Kawada's moves, which would lead to important spots in 6/3/94 such as the Koppo Kick as the momentum shifter, and his reliance on the Powerbomb to get him the big win. But calling such a stand out match from both men "average" is pretty ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coffin Surfer 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2003 I've watched American wrestling my whole life, yet I think Kawada is my favorite wrestler afer only seeing a little of him. Is that weird? That's good to hear, but you haven't made it clear or not if you got the heavily clipped commercial Misawa vs. Kawada fued tape or not. If you did, than you need to see the full versions of the matches(fuck 6/6/97 though), since many of the key spots from 6/3/94 is clipped such as Misawa doing Jumbo's Backdrop. It also wouldn't hurt if you looked into the matches that lead up to 6/3/94, as well as the 95 stuff that followed. Some standout matches from Kawada you should look into: Kawada vs. Hansen 2/93 -Kawada and Hansen stiff the hell out of each other in a brutal brawl, that's of course loaded with excellent selling. Kawada vs. Kobashi -Phenominally fast paced sprint that sees Kawada doing an excellent job of keeping up with a young, healthy Kobashi. Misawa/Kobashi vs. Kawada/Taue 12/3/93 -Kawada's greatest performance, and possibly some of the best selling of all time. Kawada/Akiyama 95 Carnies -Kawada's modernized version of the classic underdog vs. grumpy vet formula. Kawada/Albright 10/95 -A very unique Shoot/Pro style hybrid with a huge emphasis on submissions. When compared to other All Japan stuff at the time, it really shows how versitile Kawada could be. Kawada/Kobashi 6/98 -See Kawada carry a near crippled Kobashi to one of the best matches of his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted September 30, 2003 The lariat to the back of the dome is almost as sick as the lariat on Kobashi. Love both matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Misawa/Kobashi vs. Kawada/Taue 12/3/93 -Kawada's greatest performance, and possibly some of the best selling of all time. I seriously think this is the match that got me into puro. I always liked the Jr's the best.....until I saw this match. I have total appreciation for these men and there working style. I feel this match is a MUST SEE for any fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EL DANDY~! 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2003 The greatest part of that match is when Kawada goes for a German Suplex Hold, but only gets 1 because his knee buckles. That right there is just...fucking awesome. It MAKES the match, for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted October 28, 2003 I just love the fact that it seems like everything is real balls to the wall. Like these guys would truly rather die than lose, that makes it sooo AWESOME!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
