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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.
Jan 31, 2019 · "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 uniq...
Nov 7, 2022 · Learn about Giant Baba, the influential wrestler and promoter who built All Japan Pro Wrestling and faced three world title challenges in a month. Discover his political power, his posthumous retirement match, and his impact on the industry.
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...
Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance.Tokyo, Japan.March 7, 1967.NWA International Heavyweight Championship 2 out of 3 Falls Match.Giant Baba (Shohei Baba) (c) vs. Br...
Aug 28, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Shohei "Giant" Baba, the founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling and a three-time NWA World champion. Discover how he saved pro wrestling in Japan after Rikidozan's death and became a national sports hero.
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.
