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FMW

Atsushi Onita faced Terry Funk in the first-ever Timebomb Deathmatch at FMW's Kawasaki Stadium supercard on May 5, 1993. It was an explosive match that set the standard for extreme wrestling in Japan.

Atsushi Onita and FMW: Japan’s Extreme Wrestling Revolution

by Javier Ojst  Jan 14, 2026

From busted rings to sold-out stadiums, Atsushi Onita turned FMW into Japan’s most extreme wrestling promotion and a cultural phenomenon.

Eiji Ezaki (Hayabusa) is stretchered out of the FMW ring on October 22, 2001, after tragedy struck during his final match against Mammoth Sasaki. The devastating moment left horrified wrestlers and fans watching as one of professional wrestling’s most innovative high-flyers faced an uncertain future. This tragic image remains one of wrestling’s most pivotal moments, with fellow performers like Chris Jericho reconsidering their own aerial techniques in light of the accident.

Hayabusa’s Last Match: When Loyalty Turned to Tragedy

by Marc Madison  Nov 12, 2025

On October 22, 2001, pro wrestling saw a moment that defined and ended Hayabusa’s career when a routine move went tragically wrong.

Sabu wields a steel chair around the time of his infamous 1993 encounter with the Yakuza.

Sabu, FMW, and the Deadly Yakuza Clash That Nearly Ended It All

by Rutvik Keche  May 15, 2025

Wrestling legend Sabu nearly died at the hands of the Yakuza in Japan… until Mike Awesome stepped in and risked everything to save him.

With decades of ring experience, Sabu is a game-changer and a legend of the ring.

Sabu Is Gone, But His Pain-Filled Legacy Remains

by Javier Ojst  May 15, 2025

Remembering Sabu, who bared his heart about his uncle (The Original Sheik), Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, and the death of his girlfriend.

Many pro wrestling matches have occurred in arenas, Elks Lodges, VFWs, and even bingo halls. But it takes a mad genius to think outside the box to take wrestling to these locations!

Wrestling’s Most Shocking and Unusual Match Locations

by Ethan Absler  Jan 12, 2023

Many pro wrestling matches have occurred in unique places. But it takes a mad genius to think to take wrestling to THESE locations!

Mick Foley (competing as Cactus Jack) and Terry Funk meet in the finals of Japan’s IWA Kawasaki Dream “King of the Deathmatch” tournament on August 20th, 1995.

Mick Foley Has the Longest Day of His Life

by Javier Ojst  Mar 18, 2023

The King of the Deathmatch tournament spawned explosive brutality, and according to Mick Foley, it was the longest day of his life.

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