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Originally Posted by VSG
And what was so great about the late Shinya guy?
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He was the founder of Pro Wrestling ZERO1, the promotion his son now wrestles for.
He was the longest-reigning IWGP Heavyweight Champion in history (his longest reign lasted from April 29, 1996 to August 31, 1997).
He was a former NWA World Champion.
He, Keiji Mutoh (The Great Muta), and Masahiro Chono formed The Three Musketeers in July 1988, as they were also in the Class of 1984 of the NJPW Dojo. The three would become the driving force of New Japan Pro Wrestling in the 1990s, surpassing Antonio Inoki, Tatsumi Fujinami, and Riki Choshu, who dominated the 1980s.