Antonio Inoki (1960-2005)
Antonio Inoki’s finishing move known as the Back Brain Kick. No wrestler should ever turn their back on him! Between the ‘70s to the ‘90s, he challenged some of the best wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and Bruno Sammartino. He also got to challenge some champions from other styles like WBA icon Muhammad Ali. Besides this, Inoki helped develop New Japan Pro Wrestling or NJPW.
Antonio Inoki (1960-2005)
Buddy Rogers (1939-1969, 1978-1992)
Ric Flair was inspired by the original arrogant, wealthy, and insulting wrestler by the name of Buddy Rogers. if the truth is told, the younger man took his “Nature Boy” persona and his figure-four leg lock. To date, there have only ever been three wrestlers who won both the WWE and NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and he is one of them! His repulsive move includes the well-known body slam and piledriver.
Buddy Rogers (1939-1969, 1978-1992)