In USA, probably KARL GOTCH is unnamed, or undervalued by wrestling fan.
In contrast to this, Japanese fans apotheosize GOTCH. His nickname is GOD of WRESTLING.
1961, when GOTCH visited to JAPAN for the first time, He showed German suplex hold.
It surprised spectators very much.
Japanese fans were deeply impressed by GOTCH's arts.
GOTCH was the great master of ANTONIO INOKI.
When INOKI founded NEW JAPAN, he fought GOTCH at the opener. And GOTCH won.
The ace of the party lost the first match. Do you believe it ?
GOTCH educated many young Japanese wrestlers.
SATORU SAYAMA (TIGER MASK), AKIRA MAEDA, NOBUHIKO TAKADA were trained by GOTCH.
These students made up several groups.
Especially, UWF created a big boom in the 80's.
GOTCH's thoughts and techniques are still alive in the wrestling of JAPAN.
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