r/ClassicAJPW

Just completed a set of what I believe to be every iteration of AJPW-era Kenta Kobashi in figure form, with the classic orange trunks, including his Charapro, Hao, and Yujin figures, along with these two keychains. Pretty damn excited to have all of these on one place.

I’ve got tons of new figures in the shop, including some mint on card Kenta Kobashi figures, so please check ‘em out at www.vicsfigs.com

Thanks!!

PICTURE ONE
Members of Rikidozan's family (from left): His three children - Chiako, Mitsuo and Yoshihiro. All from his first marriage. His widow, Keiko, is to the far right. Yoshihro carries the Buddhist memorial tablet, while Mitsuo carries a picture of his father which has been lined in black.

PICTURE TWO
The ceremonial carrying of Rikidozan's championship belt​ by his widow and Katsurahama (I think that is Mitsuo behind them)

18th February 1986
Weekly Pro (Issue No 131)

The awards ceremony for the 1985 "Pro Sports Awards" was held on January 20 in the main hall of the Ryogoku Kokugikan. Four individuals from the professional wrestling world were honored with awards: Tiger Mask (Rookie Award) and Great Kojika (Meritorious Service Award) from All Japan Pro Wrestling, and Don Arakawa (Meritorious Service Award) and Keiji Muto (Rookie Award) from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Great Kojika, boasting a professional career spanning twenty-three years, appeared deeply moved and filled with emotion as he accepted his award. Meanwhile, Muto was absent from the ceremony as he was away on an excursion in Florida.