When Joshi Ruled the 90s, Then Collapsed
From Tokyo Dome in 1994 to collapse in 1997: how ’90s joshi rose, fell, and the lasting mark it left on Japanese women’s pro wrestling.
From Tokyo Dome in 1994 to collapse in 1997: how ’90s joshi rose, fell, and the lasting mark it left on Japanese women’s pro wrestling.
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