Sorakichi Matsuda
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He was a stranger in a strange land. A sumo wrestler with dreams of bringing American Pro Wrestling back to Japan. What could possibly go wrong? Join Nick and Chango as they explore the adventures of the first Japanese Pro Wrestler: Sorakichi Matsuda! This episode has been re-uploaded with better sound quality. Source Materials: -Japanese Professional Wrestling Pioneer: Sorakichi Matsuda, by Joseph R Svinth. https://ejmas.com/jalt/jaltart_Svinth1_1100.htm -The Pioneers: Sorakichi Matsuda, by Jamie Greer -William Muldoon: The Solid Man Conquers Wrestling and Physical Culture. by Ken Zimmerman jr -Evan "The Strangler" Lewis: The Most Feared Wrestler of the 19th Century, by Ken ZImmerman Jr -Cited newspapers from Library of Congress online Archive.
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