WRITE THAT DOWN! A Professional Wrestling Podcast w/ Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper

Author: Justin Knipper

Learn the REAL history of pro wrestling inside Japan and out with legendary writer and broadcast personality Fumi Saito and Pro Wrestling NOAHs Justin Knipper!
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Tiger Jeet Singh & Abdullah the Butcher
Episode 61
Saturday, 30 August, 2025

This episode explores the careers and impact of Tiger Jeet Singh and Abdullah the Butcher in 1970s–80s Japan, their prime-time TV presence, and memorable rivalries with Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba. It also examines contrasting booking styles between New Japan and All Japan, how foreign stars shaped later generations and the rise of hardcore wrestling, plus the legacy these outsiders left on Japanese pro wrestling.