Write That Down! Giant Baba, Part Two: NWA Days

An episode of the Fight Game Media Network podcast, hosted by Garrett Gonzales, titled "Write That Down! Giant Baba, Part Two: NWA Days" was published on March 3, 2022 and runs 67 minutes.

March 3, 2022 ·67m · Fight Game Media Network

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Summary

In part two of their showcase series on Giant Baba, Fumi and Justin talked about Giant Baba’s transition from wrestler into promoter and the beginnings of AJPW and the deep relationship his organization had to the NWA in the US, which many Japanese fans viewed as the true “Big Leagues” of pro wrestling in the 1950s onward. Next week picks up from Baba’s career in the early 70s at the beginning of AJPW into the early 80s. Part three will also go into more detail on Mrs. Baba plus a lot more. Twitter: @fumihikodayo @justinmknipper Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Description

In part two of their showcase series on Giant Baba, Fumi and Justin talked about Giant Baba’s transition from wrestler into promoter and the beginnings of AJPW and the deep relationship his organization had to the NWA in the US, which many Japanese fans viewed as the true “Big Leagues” of pro wrestling in the 1950s onward. Next week picks up from Baba’s career in the early 70s at the beginning of AJPW into the early 80s. Part three will also go into more detail on Mrs. Baba plus a lot more. Twitter: @fumihikodayo @justinmknipper Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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