RF Video is a renowned wrestling video production company that has played a significant role in documenting and promoting professional wrestling. The company was founded by Rob Feinstein, hence the name RF Video, in the late 1990s.
RF Video gained recognition for its extensive catalog of wrestling documentaries, shoot interviews, and live event recordings. Through partnerships with various wrestling promotions, including major organizations such as WWE, WCW, ECW, and independent promotions like Ring of Honor (ROH), RF Video captured the attention of wrestling fans worldwide.
The company's focus on shoot interviews became a hallmark of RF Video's success. These interviews offered a unique perspective, as wrestlers and industry insiders spoke candidly about their experiences, the wrestling business, and behind-the-scenes stories. RF Video's extensive library of shoot interviews became an invaluable resource for fans and historians alike, shedding light on the inner workings of the wrestling industry.
Video Title: Awesome Matches 307
RF Video Number: 307
Original Description: All Japan 20th Anniversary New Years Special, none of the bouts are shown in their entirety, but there are a ton of great and historic highlights.
Match Listing:
Giant Baba vs. The Destroyer (12/19/72)
Giant Baba vs. Jack Brisco (12/2/74)
Giant Baba vs. Dick the Bruiser (4/10/75)
Giant Baba vs. Fritz Von Erich (7/25/75)
Giant Baba vs. Abdullah the Butcher (5/8/76)
Giant Baba vs. Harley Race (10/30/79)
Bruiser Brody & Jimmy Snuka vs. Terry & Dory Funk Jr. (12/13/81)
Giant Baba vs. Stan Hansen (2/4/82)
Jumbo Tsuruta & Giant Baba vs. Terry & Dory Funk Jr. (10/6/73)
Giant Baba vs. Billy Robinson (7/24/76)
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Mil Mascaras (8/25/77)
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Nick Bockwinkel (2/4/82)
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Nick Bockwinkel (7/13/83)
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Nick Bockwinkel (2/23/84)
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Bruiser Brody (3/27/88)
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Bruiser Brody (4/19/88)
Mitsuharu Misawa & Toshiaki Kawada vs. Terry Gordy & Steve Williams (7/24/91)
Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada & Kenta Kobashi vs. Jumbo Tsuruta, Akira Taue & Masanobu Fuchi (4/20/91)
Toshiaki Kawada vs. Akira Taue (1/15/91)
Toshiaki Kawada vs. Akira Taue (6/1/91)
Toshiaki Kawada vs. Akira Taue (7/20/91)
Masanobu Fuchi vs. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi (1/26/91)
Masanobu Fuchi vs. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi (9/4/91)
Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi vs. Stan Hansen & Dan Spivey (7/20/91)
Kenta Kobashi vs. Stan Hansen (9/4/91)
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Mitsuharu Misawa (4/18/91)
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Terry Gordy (6/1/91)
Mitsuharu Misawa & Toshiaki Kawada vs. Jumbo Tsuruta & Akira Taue (9/4/91)
Bull Nakano vs. Kyoko Inoue
Notes:
Giant Baba was a Japanese professional wrestler who founded All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1972. He was known for his impressive height of 6'10" and his signature move, the "giant swing." Baba had a long and successful career as a wrestler, winning numerous championships and becoming a beloved figure in the world of Japanese wrestling.
Jack Brisco was an American professional wrestler who competed primarily in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) promotions. He was a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time.
Dick the Bruiser was an American professional wrestler who competed primarily in the Midwest region of the United States. He was known for his hard-hitting style and feuds with other wrestlers such as The Crusher and Baron Von Raschke.
Fritz Von Erich was an American professional wrestler and patriarch of the Von Erich wrestling family. He was known for his gimmick as a Nazi sympathizer and his signature move, the "Iron Claw."
Abdullah the Butcher was a Canadian professional wrestler who was known for his hardcore style and use of foreign objects in his matches. He competed in various promotions throughout his career, including All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Harley Race was an American professional wrestler who competed in several promotions throughout his career, including the NWA, WWE, and All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was an eight-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
Bruiser Brody was an American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable character. He competed in various promotions throughout his career, including All Japan Pro Wrestling, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest brawlers of all time.
Jimmy Snuka was a Fijian-American professional wrestler who competed in the WWE and other promotions. He was known for his high-flying moves and is credited with popularizing the use of the splash as a finishing move.
Stan Hansen was an American professional wrestler who competed in various promotions throughout his career, including All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was known for his cowboy persona and his signature move, the "Lariat."
Jumbo Tsuruta was a Japanese professional wrestler who competed primarily in All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was a six-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Japanese wrestlers of all time.
Billy Robinson was an English professional wrestler known for his technical wrestling skills. He competed in various promotions throughout his career, including All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Notable Matches:
Giant Baba vs. The Destroyer (12/19/72): This match is considered one of the greatest in All Japan Pro Wrestling history and helped to establish the promotion as a major player in the wrestling world.
Baba vs. Jack Brisco (12/2/74): This match is notable for being Baba's first defense of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, which he had won from Brisco earlier that year.
Tsuruta vs. Bockwinkel (2/4/82): This match is considered one of the greatest matches in wrestling history and helped to cement All Japan Pro Wrestling's reputation for producing high-quality wrestling.
Misawa & Kawada vs. Tsuruta & Taue (9/4/91): This match is considered one of the greatest tag team matches in wrestling history and is often cited as a highlight of the "golden age" of All Japan Pro Wrestling in the 1990s.
Bull Nakano vs. Kyoko Inoue (9/7/91): This match is considered a classic of All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling and is often cited as one of the greatest women's wrestling matches of all time.