(ALL JAPAN) October 20th Foreign Team Open Practice (Yamada Gym) Starting Lineup

Weekly Pro

(December 1972)

The All Japan main attack team, filled with powerful wrestlers who were more than capable of taking on a thousand opponents, put on an incredible demonstration. Sammartino, who was in top form coming off his epic fight with Pedro Morales, showed a backbreaker, while Terry showed off his signature double arm suplex. That night, the two men joined forces for the opening reception at the Hilton Hotel.....Apart from the friendly atmosphere between Sammartino, DeNucchi, and the others, Brassie was hustling, urging Baba to "prepare himself". 

  

Sammartino's backbreaker showed off his incredible power, earning him the nickname "The Human Power Plant."

Terry Funk's double arm suplex.

Giant Baba expressed his determination saying, "I'll do my best", at the opening reception that was attended by over 500 people.

The full lineup of All Japan Strike Force. From left: Dutch Savage, Dom DeNucci, Jerry Kozak, Terry Funk, Fred Blassie, and Bruno Sammartino.

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