(JAPAN PRO) Rikidozan brilliantly stops Ortega - The final Tokyo show is a thrilling success
Weekly Pro 15th October 1955 The fateful match between Rikidozan and Ortega, to be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium as Ortega's final match in Japan, was certainly a hit. Even though the match didn't start until 6 PM that day, fans had been lining up since early morning to get tickets, and by lunchtime, the line at Sendagaya Station was quite long. As the two travel around various parts of Japan, once they step into the ring, the Mexican champion's fight against the Japanese champion is unbearable, fueled by a bloody past and a fateful encounter. Even though it seems like they're not going to fight, they exude an intense, murderous aura. Moreover, the process of Ortega challenging Rikidozan led to a conclusion that only fueled the excitement, leading to expectations that a scene like "Rikidozan's one-hit kill against Kimura" might unfold. In this atmosphere, the two champions appeared in the ring. The arena was already buzzing with excitement, p...
