(ALL JAPAN) FREE TIME: Tiger Mask's Journey to the Heavyweight Division "I have to beat Hansen and the others..." - Encouragement from the great Baba
Weekly Pro 13th August 1985 (Issue No.105) Giant Baba and Tiger Mask held an unusual press conference at 1:00 PM on July 25th at Baba's apartment in Hiroo, Tokyo, to discuss Tiger Mask's recent activities. According to the press conference, since the June 21st showdown, Tiger Mask has been boarding at Baba's house, receiving one-on-one instruction from Baba and focusing on weight training. He has fully recovered from his feared knee and elbow injuries, and his weight has increased to nearly 110kg. This is in line with the goal he had set since his debut: "To become a wrestler who can compete with heavyweights like Hansen." Baba narrowed his eyes as he sternly ordered the new Tiger, who had graduated from the junior heavyweight division, "First, beat Kobayashi in the August special!" It's worth keeping an eye on Tiger Mask's transformation, which has not only increased his weight but also his savage prowess. Notes Great Baba: Baba was also known a...
