Jun Akiyama - The Unsung Pillar of All Japan Pro Wrestling

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Jun Akiyama is unjustly forgotten when people talk about AJPW’s success in the 1990s. When one heard the words ‘All Japan Pro-Wrestling’, a few specific names come to mind.

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jun

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an often overlooked legend

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He’s a wrestler that became legendary for his tag team work, his innovative style, extensive catalog of amazing matches, and his role in saving the very company he debuted with..

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Picture of respect

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RISE OF JUN

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Jun Akiyama - The Unsung Pillar of All Japan Pro Wrestling

Jun Akiyama is unjustly forgotten when people talk about AJPW’s success in the 1990s. When one heard the words ‘All Japan Pro-Wrestling’, a few specific names come to mind.

jun

akiyama

The first that do tend to be those of the fabled Four Pillars of Heaven: Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Toshiaki Kawada, or Akira Taue. Others think of Giant Baba.’.

an often overlooked legend

He’s a wrestler that became legendary for his tag team work, his innovative style, extensive catalog of amazing matches, and his role in saving the very company he debuted with..

the fifth pillar?

Picture of respect

RISE OF JUN

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