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5 Greatest Gaijins In Japanese Wrestling History

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#2.) Big Van Vader

The late great Vader was an icon of Japanese wrestling. He represented the single most intimidating figure, one that was responsible for drawing many people. He found tremendous success in the land of the rising sun, being a five-time World Champion. His main impact was with New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he won the IWGP Heavyweight title three times.

He was a part of AJPW in the late 1990s, where he became a 2-time Triple Crown Champion. Vader was the stuff of legends in Japan. Even when he was in WCW, NJPW made a deal with them for the sole purpose of being able to use Vader. He had tremendous value over there.

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