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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Kenny Omega vs. Great Muta
WWE In our rotation of classic pro wrestling shows we are back around to the GKT: The Greatest Kayfabe Tournament. We ask the question: If pro wrestling were real (not a shoot but the characters as presented on TV were real) who would win? This episode we have two wrestlers from two different generations who…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Lou Thesz vs. Bruiser Brody
The next match in the ongoing Greatest Kayfabe Tournament has been voted on by you, the listener. In this episode, we look at one of the greatest wrestlers in history in Lou Thesz and one of the greatest brawlers and wildmen in history in Bruiser Brody. The two have some history together, but Thesz was…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Bret Hart vs. Giant Baba
The next match in the GKT (Greatest Kayfabe Tournament) takes place and you the listeners have voted. Who will win when multi-time WWF Champion Bret Hart faces All Japan legend Giant Baba? Plus, a detailed look at the career and legacy of Bret Hart in Japan.
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Abdullah The Butcher vs. Keiji Mutoh
Round two of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling show continues with two very different pro wrestlers: the bloodletting Abdullah The Butcher vs. the blood-spilling Keiji “The Great Muta” Mutoh. Will the versatility of Mutoh be able to overcome the girth and brutality of Abdullah? You, the listener, voted, and we have…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Ric Flair vs. Kenny Omega
This week on the GKT (Greatest Kayfabe Tournament), we get a battle of the eras. The legendary 20-plus time World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. former AEW, AAA, Impact, and IWGP World Champion Kenny Omega. Both men are in the Observer Hall of Fame. Omega is divisive among modern fans. Many think he is one of the greatest…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Bruno vs. Andre
The second round of the GKT (Greatest Kayfabe Tournament) continues with the 50th match in the series: Bruno Sammartino vs. Andre the Giant! You have voted and the results are in. Who won in our fictional tournament that asks: If wrestling were real (not a shoot but the characters as presented were real) who would…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Brock Lesnar vs. Roddy Piper
Image: WWE The votes are in for this second-round matchup! You have voted and we have a winner as two of the biggest heels of all time meet up: The monster, the beast, former UFC champion, and multi-time WWE champion Brock Lesnar vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. It may seem like Piper is physically outgunned in this…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Chris Jericho vs. Jushin Liger
Round two of our GKT Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues, pitting Chris Jericho against Jushin Thunder Liger. Though these two are contemporaries, they have actually wrestled far fewer times than you might imagine and only once in a singles match. Liger has been a favorite of mine since his debut and Jericho, I believe, is actually…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Hogan vs. Misawa
Image: WWE Round two of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament has begun! The question was asked — if pro wrestling was real (not a shoot, but the characters as presented on TV were real) who would win? You have voted in this matchup and we have a winner! One of the biggest stars in wrestling history Hulk Hogan vs. the…