Wayfarer in a Foreign Land: Sorakichi Matsuda Wrestles in America
Angelica Jane Yap
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The first Japanese pro wrestler in the United StatesIn late 1883, Kojiro Matsuda, a former Sumo wrestler named Torakichi, traveled to the United States to learn professional wrestling.Matsuda also won strong man competitions and could have been a professional strongman.Learn the true history of this groundbreaking wrestler.Read more
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Angelica Jane Yap
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Episodes (15)
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Chapter 1 – Early Matches
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Chapter 2 – Continuing to Build His Reputation
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Chapter 3 – Matsuda Finishes an Eventful 1884
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Chapter 4 – Matsuda During 1885
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Chapter 5 – Almost Killed by The Strangler
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Chapter 6 – After the Strangler
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Chapter 7 – Finishing a Busy 1886
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Chapter 8 – Preparing for Muldoon
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Chapter 9 – Battling for the World Championship
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Chapter 10 – Taking on All Comers