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(ALL JAPAN) Giant Baba appears on the International mat

Weekly Pro (January 1973) On the evening of November 29th, Giant Baba appeared in the ring at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. He teamed up with his former junior, Great Kusatsu*...These two were supposed to be enemies in the civil war..."It's just a special appearance to repay the kindness of Representative Yoshiwara," they said, but is that really all there is to it?  After the match, Kusatsu bowed deeply to express his gratitude to his senior, Baba. Baba responded with a handshake, praising Kusatsu's good performance and growth. It was a truly beautiful sight. Inoue and Kobayashi congratulated Kusatsu and Baba as they returned to the locker room. For a moment, the tense atmosphere on the International Mat lightened up. Picture notes Kusatsu had Milano in a headlock, while Baba has Bastien* in a headlock. The two rivals locked horns in the center of the mat, their timing perfect. Giant Baba and the Young Lions of International Wrestling Notes Great Kusatsu: Masatak...

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