Antonio Inoki (1960-2005)
Antonio Inoki is the wrestler with the finishing move known as the Back Brain Kick. It is not wise to turn your back on him! From the ‘70s to the ‘90s, he took on the greatest wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and Bruno Sammartino. He also got to square off with fighters from other styles like WBA icon Muhammad Ali. Aside from this, Inoki helped launch New Japan Pro Wrestling or NJPW.
Antonio Inoki (1960-2005)
Buddy Rogers (1939-1969, 1978-1992)
Ric Flair was inspired by the original cocky, rich, and trash-talking grappler by the name of Buddy Rogers. As a matter of fact, the younger man borrowed his “Nature Boy” persona and his figure-four leg lock. There are only three wrestlers who won both the WWE and NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and he is one of them! His off-the-mat offensive move set includes the famous body slam and piledriver.
Buddy Rogers (1939-1969, 1978-1992)
