Episode 61
Tiger Jeet Singh & Abdullah the Butcher
WRITE THAT DOWN! A Professional Wrestling Podcast w/ Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper
August 31, 20251h 5m
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Show Notes
This episode explores the careers and impact of Tiger Jeet Singh and Abdullah the Butcher in 1970s–80s Japan, their prime-time TV presence, and memorable rivalries with Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba.
It also examines contrasting booking styles between New Japan and All Japan, how foreign stars shaped later generations and the rise of hardcore wrestling, plus the legacy these outsiders left on Japanese pro wrestling.