Genichiro Tenryu vs. Randy Savage
ALL JAPAN, NEW JAPAN, and WWF, The Wrestling Summit
Apr 13, 1990 Tokyo Dome (Tokyo)
In Japanese, we sometimes use an expression of 'water and oil', it means mismatched two persons. This match-making was exactly that. Savage was a symbol of an entertaining wrestling, by contrast, Tenryu who had been a sumo wrestler was the incarnation of the spirits of Japan. We could not expect what would happen.
In abuse of spectators, Savage and his manager Sherri Martel hatefully provoked Tenryu. Savage's tactics succeeded, Tenryu was roughed up harshly. Tenryu fell from the ring, and Sherri attacked him from behind. A guest commentator (and a famous TV announcer) Tokumitsu got angry with her, glared at each other. (It was very exciting scene.)
Though Tenryu counterattacked with Karate Chop, Savage's assault became speedier. Savage used Elbow Drop, and tried Knee Drop, but at that time Savage hit his own knee against the ring. Tenryu caught this chance, beat Savage with Power Bomb (Reverse Slam).
In conclusion, this match was an unexpected good fight. Tenryu and Savage, two contrasting wrestlers displayed their full talent. Though Savage hardly visited to Japan, because of this fight, he is valued by Japanese fan.
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