KAWADA vs. FOLEY: When Dangerous K Went Hardcore

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Toshiaki Kawada wrestling Mick Foley? Yes, it happened in 2004 -- and it was for the AJPW Triple Crown. In a HUSTLE ring, no less. It's a weird match on paper, and it's worth looking at alongside the background, featuring Foley's old work as Cactus Jack and more chaos in the young HUSTLE promotion. Enjoy! Follow Kim Justice's Wrestling Road on Patreon for more documentaries: http://www.patreon.com/kimblejustice My Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kimxxxjustice My Other Channel: http://www.youtube.com/kimblejustice Monthly Puroresu's Q&A with Foley about his time in Japan: https://monthlypuroresu.com/features/mick-foley-time-in-japan-qa-thom-fain/ Joseph Montecillo's BigEgg article on the match: https://www.bigeggwrestling.com/p/toshiaki-kawada-and-cactus-jack-wrestling 0:00 Intro 1:06 Toshiaki Kawada in 2004: AJPW's Loyal Champion 3:06 The time when Mick Foley went to AJPW in 1991 7:30 How the Chaos of HUSTLE Gave Mick Foley a Payday 11:42 Toshiaki Kawada vs. Mick Foley: The Big Match 17:56 Was This Match Any Good? (eh) Did It Sell? (no)