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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform look at June 1983

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform look at June 1983

Hulk Hogan becomes the first IWGP tournament champion.

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On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I take a longform look at the world of pro wrestling in June 1983 — an epic and historic month.

Among the things I talk about:

  • Southwest Wrestling is doing weird things
  • Hulk Hogan wins the inaugural IWGP tournament and championship in an odd, worked shoot thing with Antonio Inoki
  • Harley Race sets a record
  • The Road Warriors become a thing
  • Matt Borne almost gets in deep trouble

All that and more on this week’s DragonKingKarl Show:

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