Episode #13: (1962) Vampire Blassie Wreaks Havoc, Baba’s U.S. Excursion

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The Puro Wrestling Academy returns, as Professor Dan Ginnetty talks 1962 in Puroresu History. Just some of the topics include, “Vampire” Fred Blassie wreaking havoc in his feud with Rikidozan, hear how Blassie’s bloody style left some fans DEAD (literally)! Plus. we discuss World Title Changes, Tag Title Changes, the 4th Annual World League, Thesz vs. Rikidozan, Kanji Inoki renamed “Antonio”, Kintaro Oki Updates, Giant Baba’s success in North America, many familiar foreign talent compete such as Dick Hutton, Mike Sharpe, Luther Lindsay, Ricky Waldo, Buddy Austin, Skull Murphy, Gorilla Marconi, big Moose Cholak, Bull Ortega, & so much more!

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