The era of pro wrestling where women are not to be outdone (Pro Wrestling Training Camp Visit)
Weekly Pro 15th October 1955 The international tournament between Rikidozan and Azumafuji against Carnera and Ortega sparked a pro wrestling boom throughout Japan. In response to this, Mildred Burke, the champion of authentic American women's pro wrestling, and five other wrestlers who visited Japan last autumn, had a spectacular debut match. These women, who had once been known for creating the clumsy atmosphere of cabaret wrestling, had now rediscovered the true essence of pro wrestling, focusing on ingenious techniques and speed, leading up to the first All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling Championship. Nearly 200 female wrestlers across Japan are now striving to claim the post-war "woman's" position, shouting out cries like "Eii!", "Kyaa!", and "Pantan!" that surpass those of the men. Before the big showdown, let's first interview Noboru Igari of the All Japan Women's Wrestling Club, a pioneer of Japanese women's profession...
