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HISTORY: On October 7, 1976 at Kuramae Kokugikan (Sumo ring) in Tokyo, Japan Andre The Giant and Japanese star Antonio Inoki wrestled in the featured match. Antonio Inoki defeated Andre The Giant. This match is one of the most important matches that Andre the Giant had in Japan. On the day Inoki fought Muhammad Ali, Andre was fighting Ali's fellow boxer Chuck Wepner in New York. After this match, Andre said, ``Who decided Inoki will be the representative wrestler! Let's choose between me and Inoki to be the representative professional wrestler." Offered here is a very rare, original, on site, stubless ticket for this event. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and graded EX-MT 6.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, on site, stubless ticket. This ticket is on heavy stock paper and pictures Antonio Inoki and Andre The Giant. The ticket does not say pro wrestling. In big red letters in the middle of Inoki and Andre, it says, "The World's Best Martial Arts Match." The back of the ticket has the New Japan Pro Wrestling stamp and the stamp of the ticket issuing location. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 3 5/8" x 7." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA and graded EX-MT 6 with cert # 85136872.
An important and exceptionally rare ticket from the early career of Andre The Giant.
