Professional wrestling legend Stan Hansen recently spoke with Tokyo Sports on a number of topics such as how it was a pleasure for him to be in Japan for the first time in three years and witness a great match at the Nippon Budokan. Stan Hansen also spoke about how he was honored that the fans remembered him and his signature pose.
Stan Hansen said:
“It was a pleasure to come to Japan for the first time in three years and witness a great match at the Nippon Budokan, which holds fond memories for me. I was honored that the fans remembered me and my signature pose. The longhorn pose is like my trademark. This was the first time I saw a match live [of Miyahara’s], and I felt he had a lot of potential and I was very impressed. I think he will become an even better wrestler if he absorbs the good points of the Four Heavenly Kings, such as Kenta Kobashi and Toshiaki Kawada, as well as various other wrestlers, and establishes his own style. Of course, his opponent Suwama was also a good wrestler.”
Stan Hansen also spoke about what advice he has for the current AJPW roster.
Stan Hansen said:
“I want to tell them to respect their own wrestling style. It is important to keep up with the historical and traditional Japanese wrestling style without being influenced by American style or other styles. The Japanese style that Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba and myself have been doing is the best in the world.”
You can check out Stan Hansen's comments at this link.
