(ALL JAPAN) October 16th: Giant Baba and the Momota Family Joint Press Conference
Weekly Pro
(December 1972)
Giant Baba, with the support of the legendary professional wrestling family, the Momota's of Osaka, and bolstered by the arrival of Thunder Sugiyama from International Pro Wrestling and the return of his American-trained wrestlers, was extremely enthusiastic. He held a press conference at the Hilton Hotel to officially introduce his new team. Baba and all the members, who received the full support of Rikidozan's family, raised their glasses in a joyful toast.
Key members of All Japan Pro Wrestling.
All the members of the Rikidozan family, are united in their support for Baba. (The late patriarch was a director; his second son, Mitsuo, is a wrestler; his eldest son, Yoshihiro, is a ring announcer; and his wife, Keiko, is also involved.)
October 17: Visiting Rikidozan's grave (Honmon-ji Temple, Ikegami)
"Sensei, we will do our best" Baba and the others join hands in prayer in front of Rikidozan. They reported their success, and then held an public training session at his private gym in Meguro.
The All Japan members posing for a commemorative photo in front of the Rikidozan Memorial Monument on October 17th.
All-Japan team open training session (Yamada Gym)
(From right)
Baba instructs the sparring between Kutsuwada and Momota
Sparring between Baba and Okuma
Thunder Sugiyama shows off an amazing Atomic Bomb Hold
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