TAPE 614
Quality: EX (Master Convert)
Length: 110 min (DVD)
ALL JAPAN WOMEN'S CLASSICS #5 (In 2003, AJW made the long-clamored for debut of their classics
program and shows like this one were the result - incredible footage, released in full
for the first time now being made available. I've got a master convert so VQ is EX.)
DEVIL MASAMI VS CHIGUSA NAGAYO, 8/22/85 (This is the undercard match of the more famous
Yokota/Asuka match shown on the episode of AJW Classics below. But this match is
even better. Simply an incredible match that goes nearly 40 minutes and has it
all - some UWF-style work to start with, brutal stiffness later on - including
legit punches to the face - highspots, and insane crowd heat. The only thing
missing is a decent finish. This is a great, great match that no fan of wrestling
should be without. ****1/2)
ALL JAPAN WOMEN'S CLASSICS #6 (The follow-up episode to the above, featuring more incredible
footage released for the first time. I've got a master so VQ is EX.)
JAGUAR YOKOTA VS LIONESS ASUKA, 8/22/85 (For years, this match stood as a sort of "Holy
Grail" among wrestling fans. Long-pimped as one of the greatest matches of
all-time, it was only seen in full - until now - by those in attendance as the TV
version only showed 7 minutes of action . It's perhaps not surprising then that
the match doesn't quite live up to those expectations. Don't get me wrong, this is
a terrific match, but it's not a ***** classic and, in fact, isn't even the best
match of the night, let alone the year. Still, worth having for its "legendary"
status.)
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