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  Jushin Liger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Liger is the captain of the New Japan team in the TNA 2006 World X Cup Tournament and defeated Team Canada's Captain Petey Williams at TNA Sacrifice on May 14, 2006 using a Crash Thunder Buster after Williams was distracted by the rest of Team Japan who draped the flag over Williams after Liger's victory.
Liger was eliminated in the X-Cup Gauntlet later that night and Team Japan was unable to gain any points in the match as it was won by Team Canada with Team Mexico as runners up.
Liger's 11th reign, as well as Guerrera's win, is not recognized by NJPW and as of May 2006, he is still only referred to as a 10 time champion.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jushin_Liger   (2279 words)

  
 dvdanime1
The Liger Anime series was based on the shortrun manga by Go Nagai, creator f such classics as Devilman, Cutey Honey and Mazinger Z (Transor Z in the US) as well as tons of other classic big robot shows and occult series which ran from the late 60's to the mid 80's.
Liger has the ability to summon the legendary "Liger Sword" and execute the devastating "Liger Slash" (listen to the ring music for Jushin Liger, it doubles as the Opening song for the anime in case you couldn't figure it out).
When the power of Jushin Liger is not enough and Ken's life is in danger from bonding too long Jushin becomes enraged and thus becomes FIRE JUSHIN LIGER, complete with wolf like face and long red hair and horns.
www.deathvalleydriver.com /anime/dvdanime1.html   (617 words)

  
 Jushin Liger (anime) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jushin Liger (獣神ライガー - Jûshin Raigâ - translated as "Beast God Liger") is an anime superhero TV series.
In a burst of anger, Ken's Liger birthmark appears, and he rises his palm into the air, shouting the henshin command, "LIGER!!!", which then covers him in demonic long-haired biomechanical armor.
Jushin Liger: Fist of Thunder, the 1995 OVT tokusatsu film.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jushin_Liger_(anime)   (308 words)

  
 JUSHIN LIGER VS NAOKI SANO 1/31/90
Liger used a rolling headscissors and a dropkick.
Liger lariated Sano to the floor but Sano came back with a lariat of his own for a near fall.
Liger was bleeding by this point as Sano gave him a plancha.
hometown.aol.com /puroresu1king/ligersano.htm   (335 words)

  
 Jushin "Thunder" Liger
Liger and Pillman had a classic series of bouts which culminated with his losing the strap to Pillman at Superbrawl II.
Liger is a wrestling legend, innovater, and a trendsetter in the sport of professional wrestling.
Liger is the man most responsible for the J-Crown existing, he arranged the tournament in which all the Jr.
www.angelfire.com /on2/liger   (972 words)

  
 Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Minoru Tanaka 6/4/01 Review
When Liger came back he set out to injure Tanaka's knee with his typical kneecap dropkick then submissions such as the figure 4 offense that is often the staple of his matches.
Liger was poised to beat the hell out of Tanaka with his shoteis to show him who had the advantage when it came to heavy blows, but Tanaka countered the third with a hard high kick and went back to the arm by immediately applying an udehishigigyakujujigatame.
Liger had dropped Tanaka on his head with a brainbuster a few minutes earlier, but when he went for a second one Tanaka once again nearly made him submit to an arm bar.
www.quebrada.net /columns/80/80b.html   (1098 words)

  
 Jushin "Thunder" Liger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Jushin Liger debuted in the first-ever Tokyo Dome show for New Japan on April 24th, 1989.
Jushin "Thunder" Liger's style of wrestling consists of a solid matwork base, coupled with incredible high flying moves.
Liger is truly an innovater and a trendsetter in the sport of professional wrestling.
geocities.com /RodeoDrive/9503/JL.htm   (443 words)

  
 Jushin Thunder Liger vs. El Samurai 7/6/97 Review
Liger was hitting Samurai really hard, but Samurai came back and soon hit a nice tope suicida, which had meaning because it was properly sold long by Liger.
Liger got his dive in, and since it was a big match he pulled out the topé atomico (somersault headbutt, in this case off the top to the floor).
Liger just sold it like the reason it was blown was that he was too limp for Samurai to do the move to him.
www.quebrada.net /columns/50/50h.html   (982 words)

  
 View from the Rising Sun by Masanori Horie--Jushin 'Thunder' Liger
Jushin Liger beat Hiroshi Hase (8:39)---Liger became the ninth champion.
Jushin "Thunder" Liger beat Norio Honaga (17:30)---Liger became the 18th IWGP champion.
Jushin "Thunder" Liger and El Samurai beat Yuji Yasuraoka and Lance Storm (15:45 Liger beat Yasuraoka)---Liger and Samurai became the third champions.
www.geocities.com /smokyrobmoore/jp072699.htm   (1295 words)

  
 Liger VS. Michaels
Liger raised his hands and said, "That is all at this time." With that, he collected his eight titles and left the press room.
Liger is one of the best in the world and if he wants to challenge me then I am more than willing to meet him head on.
Liger goes into the ropes chest-first, richochets backwards, and is met with a flying knee by Michaels to the back of the head!!!
members.tripod.com /Griff_4/liger_michaels.html   (5192 words)

  
 Jushin Liger
Jushin Liger has been all over the world as a wrestler, but is best known in his native Japan.
Liger's time in Stampede as Fuji Yamada was very short, but he did make an impact.
Liger is still wrestling in Japan where he is a top star in the New Japan territory.
www.geocities.com /StampedeFan23/liger.htm   (542 words)

  
 Jushin Thunder Liger
Later that night, Liger competed in a "Two-Ring Battle Royale", which was won by Sting.
Liger was eliminated by Nogami, who 'survived' along with Heat.
Later on, Liger competed in the "World X Cup Finals Gauntlet" Match, which was won by Williams.
www.accelerator3359.com /Wrestling/bios/liger.html   (4685 words)

  
 Strong Style Spirit ~ Half a decade of New Japan support
His brilliance was exemplified by his ability to change his style for numerous reasons, such as a serious ankle injury forcing him to lessen his high risk approach and become more of an all-round wrestler.
Jushin Thunder Liger is the name most commonly associated with junior heavyweight, light heavyweight, or cruiserweight wrestling.
Liger continues to deliver strong matches and delights fans with his vibrant, majestic, performances.
www.puroresufan.com /roster/liger.php   (779 words)

  
 Profile
Liger regained the title on March 3, 1987 from Rocco in Croyden, Britain.
- On December 31, 1989, Liger beat Black Tiger in Moscow, U.S.S.R. - On January 31, 1990, Liger defeated Naoki Sano in Tokyo, Japan to regain the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title.
- Liger and Koji Kanemoto defeated Tsuyoshi Kikuchi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru in Kobe, Japan on January 26, 2003, for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team title.
www.gerweck.net /jushinliger.htm   (733 words)

  
 FHWrestling.com - Wrestling News, Rumors, Spoilers, Results » Petey Williams vs. Jushin Liger
Jushin “Thunder” Liger’s entrance to the ring got a well-rounded response as the fans threw streamers into the ring as a show of respect.
Following the desperate move was now Petey in control with a swinging DDT and some mockeries to Liger’s heritage to go along with it.
However, after interference from Team Japan, Jushin “Thunder” Liger was able to pick up the win for Team Japan with a facebuster on Petey Williams.
www.fhwrestling.com /home/2006/05/14/petey-williams-vs-jushin-liger   (184 words)

  
 Best of the 90s - John D. Williams New Japan Pimping Post
The Liger vs. Sammy always struck me as one time when they were on the same wavelength, working move for move as opposed to Liger putting on a show.
Jushin Liger vs. Koji Kanemoto (7/15/98 — IWGP Jr.
Jushin Liger vs. Koji Kanemoto (3/17/99 — IWGP Jr.
www.deathvalleydriver.com /Bestof90s/jdwnjpimp.html   (4476 words)

  
 Wrestling Press Box» Blog Archive » Jushin Liger versus Samoa Joe at Bound For Glory
Jushin Liger should be no stranger to hardcore wrestling fans.
Liger, along with Japanese star The Great Sasuke, were two of the most well-known Japanese stars that participated in those tournaments.
Liger is well rounded but is most familiar with submission wrestling in my experience of seeing him work.
www.wrestlingpressbox.com /posts/249   (309 words)

  
 Note on Sean Waltman missing PPV, Highlight Video, & Jushin Liger note
TNA's website also confirmed the arrival of Jushin Liger at the company's Bound for Glory PPV next month on October 23rd.
Liger will also be appearing at the "Bound For Glory" Fanfest that Saturday, joining over 40 TNA stars set to appear!
Liger, one of the greatest high-flyers in the history of wrestling, is a major celebrity in Japan and a true icon.
www.wrestleview.com /news2005/1126636828.shtml   (289 words)

  
 Jushin Liger's involvement with TNA, former WWE stars & Kazarian note
TNA received footage of Jushin Liger from New Japan Pro Wrestling and plan on using it to help promote his debut in the company at the Bound for Glory PPV on October 23rd in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios.
Liger is being brought in early by TNA to also appear at the Bound for Glory Fanfest event the day before at the Universal Doubletree Hotel.
It should be noted that Liger may be used as a semi-regular attraction for big TNA events.
www.wrestleview.com /news2005/1127363633.shtml   (318 words)

  
 Jushin Liger's impression in TNA + Spike TV looking for ex-WCW talents
- Although Jushin Liger was booked for the Tuesday, October 25 Impact tapings, he had to head back to Japan early due to a previous engagement that came up on the schedule after he had agreed to work the Impact taping.
For now, Liger's only appearance with TNA will be the now pasee Bound for Glory PPV where he faced Samoa Joe.
Originally, the plan was for Liger to tap out to Samoa Joe, but instead they went with Liger passing out.
www.wrestleview.com /news2005/1131167227.shtml   (303 words)

  
 Jushin Thunder Liger Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
After wrestling for around 5 years under his real name the man now known as Jushin Liger re-packaged himself and arrived on the scene at the 1989 Tokyo Dome show quickly despatching Kuniaki Kobayashi a respected and top level junior of the time.
Liger took on the 'regular' army as well by joining forces with Chono's 'Black Japan' team and would often collide with the home team of Kanemoto, Inoue and Tiger Mask as well as more and more heavyweights like Nagata and Tenzan.
Liger however refused and CTU remains intact with the group playing heels but adored by the fans (well apart from Gedo and Jado) and still make life a pain for Koji and his regular army comrades, a role that Liger has had to play for many years now flipped and reversed.
www.wrestling101.com /101/article/puro/428   (784 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Wrestling - The legend of Jushin “Thunder” Liger
As great of a wrestler as Liger is, he also has an excellent mind for the business and became the booker of the Junior Heavyweight Division in New Japan, creating the J-Cup and Best of the Super Junior tournaments.
Liger lost in the first round to Ultimo Dragon, who lost the final match to The Great Sasuke.
Liger is the creator of the Shooting Star Press and Puroresu fans speak of moves like the Ligerbomb (sit out powerbomb) Fishermanbuster and Koppou Kick with reverence.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Wrestling/2004/11/03/699394.html   (1644 words)

  
 WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > Cruiserweight > 19911225 - Jushin Liger
Jushin Liger celebrated Christmas 1991 by ending Brian Pillman's two-month reign as WCW Cruiserweight Champion.
Liger went on to hold the championship for two months before losing it back to Pillman.
The names of all World Wrestling Entertainment televised and live programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans and wrestling moves and all World Wrestling Entertainment logos are trademarks which are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
www.wwe.com /inside/titlehistory/cruiser/349574   (152 words)

  
 Pro Wrestling Insider - Pro Wrestling News Inside & Out
Japanese legend Jushin "Thunder" Liger will not appear at the TNA Lockdown PPV on 4/23 in Orlando, Florida, where he was scheduled to challenge TNA X-Division champion Christopher Daniels.
According to a source in Japan, there was a communication snafu when Liger was booked, and he'll be remaining in Japan to appear on the New Japan tour that week instead of traveling to the United States.
TNA has already removed the Liger vs. Daniels match from their Lockdown website and are expected to announce the replacement match shortly, with a Gauntlet bout the most likely option.
www.pwinsider.com /ViewArticle.asp?id=17402&p=1   (132 words)

  
 TNA Wrestling News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
For nearly two decades, Jushin “Thunder” Liger has been one of the most celebrated wrestling stars not just in Japan, but around the world.
On October 23 at “Bound For Glory” on Pay-Per-View, Liger makes his epic return to the United States to take on TNA’s “Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe in what will surely be an X Division classic.
A brilliant wrestling mind as well, Liger is credited for assembling the “J-Crown Tournament” in 1996, an unprecedented event that revolutionized the Japanese wrestling scene.
www.tnawrestling.com /fullnews.php?home=241   (360 words)

  
 NoDQ.com > TNA > Jushin Liger Off TNA Lockdown PPV, Title Match
The Japanese star, Jushin "Thunder" Liger who was scheduled to challenge TNA X-Division champion Christopher Daniels for the title at the April 23 TNA Lockdown PPV 23 in Orlando, Florida, will no longer be appearing at the PPV.
A source in Japan is claiming that there was a communication error when Liger was booked, as he was also scheduled to appear on the New Japan tour that week.
Jushin "Thunder" Liger will still is appearing at New Japan tour that week instead of traveling to the United States for the TNA PPV.
nodq.com /tna/146698316.shtml   (200 words)

  
 YouTube - Jushin Liger Tribute
Awesome Liger is one of the best ever wrestlers in my opinion.
I think he invented it before becoming Jushin Liger...
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www.youtube.com /watch?v=O5Yus3pF25w   (217 words)

  
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Jushin Liger & Gedo & Jado & Katsushi Takemura vs. Hirooki Goto & Wataru Inoue & Masayuki Naruse & Ryusuke Taguchi (8/15/04)
Jushin Liger & Gedo & Jado & Katsushi Takemura vs. Tiger Mask & Wataru Inoue & Masayuki Naruse & Ryusuke Taguchi (8/8/04)
Jushin Liger & Koji Kanemoto vs. AKIRA & The Heat (3/23/03)
home.att.net /~tigerdriver/j_liger.htm   (269 words)

  
 Jushin Thunder Liger:: Impact Wrestling.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In his debut match as Jushin Liger, he defeated Kuniaki Kobayashi.
Jushin Liger has wrestled in various US promotions such as WCW, where he wrestled Brian Pillman, and Ring of Honor defeated American Dragon Bryan Danielson and teamed Samoa Joe to face Bryan Danielson and Low Ki.
Liger is scheduled to debut in the American Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion on October 23, 2005 as part of their Bound For Glory pay-per-view, where he will face Samoa Joe in a rare international appearance.
www.impactwrestling.com /Biopage.aspx?ID=226   (614 words)

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