Kenta kobashi vs Dr Death - Their Iconic 1993 Encounter

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“On August 31st, 1993, AJPW hero Kenta Kobashi and American badass ‘Dr. Death’ Steve Williams faced each other in an epic encounter.

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kobashi

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An Ideal Encounter

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The Stakes

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AN ICONIC ENCOUNTER

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Jockeying For Control

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Kenta kobashi vs Dr Death - Their Iconic 1993 Encounter

“On August 31st, 1993, AJPW hero Kenta Kobashi and American badass ‘Dr. Death’ Steve Williams faced each other in an epic encounter.

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You could not have a more perfect duo for a classic, hardnosed wrestling match.