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Shohei Baba (馬場 正平, Baba Shōhei, January 23, 1938 – January 31, 1999), best known by his ring name Giant Baba (ジャイアント馬場, Jaianto Baba), was a Japanese professional wrestler, promoter, and professional baseball player.
Nov 7, 2022 · Giant Baba, real name Shohei Baba, was one of the most influential figures in the history of professional wrestling, particularly in his native Japan.
Jan 31, 2019 · SmarkDown! "The Japanese Hulk Hogan" "The Vince McMahon of Japan" "The Giant of the East" Shohei Baba earned several nicknames during his illustrious career. With a unique silhouette and an...
Shohei Baba (Baba Shōhei, January 23, 1938 - January 31, 1999) was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan...
Apr 5, 2020 · Andre The Giant & Giant Baba & Dory Funk Jr. vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Kenta Kobashi & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - March 4, 1992 - AJPW Excite Series 1992 Day 10 - Tokyo,...
Jan 23, 2018 · January 23rd would have been All Japan Pro Wrestling Co-Founder and three time NWA World Heavyweight Champion Giant Baba’s 80th birthday.
Apr 24, 2022 · Giant Baba had a pro wrestling career that spanned nearly 40 years and played a pivotal role in revolutionizing Japanese wrestling.
Much like Sam Muchnick in the United States, Shohei ‘Giant’ Baba earned a reputation in Japan as a leading wrestling promoter of his era who showcased some of the most athletic, ‘serious’ wrestling action on the planet.
The baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. played 2,632 games over the course of over 16 years, a feat only Baba achieved in pro wrestling. Giant Baba made his bookings for 3,764 consecutive matches...
In the history of Japanese Puroresu, “Giant” Baba was one of the best. Standing 6 foot 10. inches and weighing around the 320 mark, a giant he was. Baba was a three-time NWA. World Champion and the leader of All-Japan Pro Wrestling for more than 20-years. Originally from Niigata, Japan, Shohei was a professional baseball pitcher before being.
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