(JAPAN PRO) Top class in the US - Carnera's opinion of Rikidozan
Weekly Pro 15th August 1955 Human Typhoon On the first day of the Tokyo event, Rikidozan and Azumafuji faced Carnera and Kruskamp in a tag team match. Rikidozan's team won 2-1, but Carnera frequently used aggressive headlocks and body scissors to put Rikidozan and Azumafuji in some tight corners. His signature single punch attack, even left Rikidozan groggy at times. Rikidozan's defenses are flawless After the match, I tried to answer the same question with Carnera, who had retired to the waiting room. Q: What about Japanese wrestlers? CARNERA: It's said that I've faced Rikidozan before, but in fact today was the first time. Rikidozan is certainly a wrestler with speed and excellent technique. In particular, when I attacked him with head scissors and put him in a tight spot, he escaped with a bridge. I've never seen this technique escaped from so easily. This how strong his neck is. To become as good as Rikidozan at the top level, one must first master advanced t...
