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ROH: Jushin “Thunder” Liger (Straight Shootin' Series) [Import]

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Release Year: 2004
Format / Region: DVD - Region 0/NTSC
Duration (in mins): n/a
# of Discs / Packaging: 1 / Amaray Case
Featuring: Jushin “Thunder” Liger

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Description

Straight Shootin' With Jushin "Thunder" Liger is sure to go down as one of the most talked about and important shoot interviews yet. This is the first time Liger has given an interview this in depth for distribution in the United States. This shoot was done with a translator so you will get complete answers from Liger. Not only will you see a nearly two hour interview with the legendary Liger, but this edition of the Straight Shootin' Series contains bonus footage from Liger's stay at the New Japan LA Dojo including four exhibition matches with Liger as referee and instructor.

This is your chance to see the true personality of one of wrestling's most influential figures as Liger talks about his entire career all the way from his training up until present day action in NOAH and New Japan. Liger says things that he has never revealed in any interview anywhere before!!! Liger even talks about why New Japan never thought he'd be a success and figured he would just work on the ring crew for his entire career.

Liger starts at the beginning from his days as a fan before talking about being rejected by the New Japan dojo. From there Liger learned his trade in Mexico, before New Japan finally accepted him. You'll hear all about the pain, struggle and sacrifice that Liger went through to break into the wrestling business. From England to working for Stu Hart and being trained at the infamous Dungeon, Liger covers it all right here.

Liger discusses his thoughts on becoming Jushin "Thunder" Liger including the origins of the gimmick and why he thought the fans would laugh at him. From there Liger talks about all the biggest events of his career including details on the 1994 Super J Cup and how he invented the shooting star press.

Liger gives his thoughts on all the biggest names in Japan and what they are like including Antonio Inoki, Tiger Mask, Shinya Hashimoto, Hiroshi Hase and all the great juniors like The Great Sasuke, El Samurai, Shinjiro Ohtani, Ultimo Dragon, Koji Kanemoto, Hayabusa and many more. Liger also discusses his matches against greats like Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and many, many others!!! No other shoot interview anywhere gives this unique perspective on these legends.

You'll hear about it all from Liger's brain tumor to his advice for upcoming wrestlers to working in World Championship Wrestling to his new C.T.U. faction in New Japan. Liger talks about changing his style over the years. Liger also discusses why he would want to work in WWE. This is a can't miss for any fan of Japanese wrestling and the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Liger!!!

If that wasn't enough for you, this home release also contains exclusive training footage from the New Japan LA Dojo with Liger, Samoa Joe, Rocky Romero, Ricky Reyes, Bryan Danielson, CM Punk, Puma and more!!!

This is one edition of the Straight Shootin' Series where you are sure to learn something you never knew before. Liger innovated much of what you see today and he lets you in on his secrets right here!!!

Features
Topics Include:
-Why he got into wrestling.
-Who he cheered for growing up.
-Being rejected by the New Japan Dojo.
-Going to Mexico.
-Not eating in Mexico.
-Going back to Japan and being accepted in the New Japan Dojo.
-The painful training at the dojo.
-Going to England.
-Working for Stu Hart in Stampede.
-Road stories from Stampede.
-Being stretched by Stu in the infamous Hart Dungeon.
-Winning the Young Lions Cup in 1986.
-Why New Japan didn't think he would be a success.
-Advice he got from Tiger Mask.
-How he looked at Antonio Inoki.
-The Jushin Liger outfit and gimmick.
-Where the outfit came from.
-Why Liger thought fans would laugh at him.
-Winning the IWGP Jr. Title.
-His matches vs. Naoki Sano.
-His thoughts on Chris Benoit, Owen Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Brian Pillman and many others.
-Going to WCW in 1991.
-His thoughts on WCW.
-Who told him to slow down his style.
-Why he now agrees about slowing down.
-Working Starrcade '91 vs. Mike Graham.
-Going back to Japan.
-Details on the legendary Super J Cup '94 tournament.
-What inspired the Super J Cup.
-Why it was easy to put together.
-Liger gives his thoughts on Great Sasuke, Koji Kanemoto, El Samurai, Ultimo Dragon and many more of the all time greats.
-Inventing the shooting star press.
-The match where Great Muta ripped his mask.
-Finding out he had a brain tumor.
-How the brain tumor affected his life.
-Wrestling again after the brain tumor.
-Developing his style.
-Going back to WCW.
-Losing to Juventud Guerrera after being hit with a tequila bottle.
-If he gets along with Hayabusa.
-Thoughts on Shinjiro Ohtani becoming a heavyweight.
-Liger gives the inside scoop on what Shinya Hashimoto, Hiroshi Hase, The Great Muta and many other top Japanese names are really like outside the ring.
-Working for NOAH.
-The top upcoming Japanese juniors.
-The top upcoming American juniors.
-New Japan using shoot fighters.
-Becoming the "black" Liger.
-The C.T.U. faction.
-Why he wants to go to WWE.
-Liger discusses all this and much, much more!!!