KOBASHI VS JOE - EAST MEETS WEST

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“On October 1st, 2005, the wrestling world was treated to a rare dream match. A legend from Japan came to the United States to take on one of the biggest stars in Ring of Honor (ROH)..”

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kobashi

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legend vs legend in the making

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One of The four pillars

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Picture of respect

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RISE OF JOE

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KOBASHI VS JOE - EAST MEETS WEST

“On October 1st, 2005, the wrestling world was treated to a rare dream match. A legend from Japan came to the United States to take on one of the biggest stars in Ring of Honor (ROH)..”

kobashi

joe

The match those two wrestlers had was fantastic and took place in front of a legendary crowd.

legend vs legend in the making

One of The four pillars

It was so great that it was voted Match of the Year in 2005 by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Picture of respect

RISE OF JOE

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