A legitimate shooter whose style was too stiff even for Japan, Takada was part of the movement to more realistic wrestling matches and formed his own promotion. After it folded, Takada returned to New Japan and would become the Heavyweight Champion there and drew many fans in the process. After dabbling in Mixed Martial Arts, Takada did a complete 180 and became the president of the cartoonish HUSTLE promotion performing as the evil General Takada, which actually favored entertainment over wrestling.
Should Nobuhiko Takada be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 6.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
No opinion. - 6.3%
No way! - 56.3%
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