(ALL JAPAN) Dressing Room

Weekly Pro

18th February 1986 (Issue no.131)

...February 14th is Valentine's Day, and the quantity of chocolates received from fans becomes a barometer of the wrestler's value.

For the past few years, J. Tsuruta has been at the top of All Japan's Chocolate Race. However, Tiger Mask's rise has been remarkable, taking his place as the ace. Tsuruta's transformation from a "popularity-driven" wrestler to a truly top-tier hero reflects his incredible skill.

...The foreign wrestlers are all big names. The final match will be held on the 14th in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. 

Terry Gordy, Crusher Blackwell, and One Man Gang – a lineup of super heavyweights. The driver of the All Japan foreigners bus, Meshi, said, "That's incredible weight. The combined weight of this giant trio is equivalent to 10 average people." Even he, who isn't usually surprised by "big names," seemed a little taken aback.

...Haru Sonoda's mother, Miku Okada, passed away from cancer at 1:18 AM on January 29th at Maeda Hospital in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. She was only sixty-five years old. Sonoda, a mid-level wrestler in All Japan and a renowned coach for young wrestlers, should not be discouraged by this news and should show us even greater fighting spirit than before.