NEWS: Japanese Female Wrestling Dealt Fatal Blow

CULTURE: Japanese Female Wrestling Dealt Fatal Blow

International grapple-fans will be sad to learn of the demise of Japan's longest standing wrestling troupe.



The organiser has stated that April 17th will be the final outing for the all-woman troupe, which hasn't managed to pull in the crowds for some time, according to MDN.



One of the old stars of the troupe, Dump Matsumoto, has expressed her concerns over the announcement:

There is speculation that the troupe might not even be able to afford to rent space for their finale. Chairman Matsunaga says due to the group being so far in debt, any proceeds from the night will go straight back to the government in order to pay off their massive debts - which amount to some 3 billion yen (this is equal to around £14,710,000 GBP or $27,820,000 USD).



The lack of popularity has been attributed to their marketing technique - which foolishly sold the idea of women grappling with each other to men. Wrestling pundit Tsuyoshi Yoshida says:

well yeah, the basic premise was a bit poor i guess

oh, and today the wwe released molly holly.

so, sad day for women in wrestling!

p.

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Oh my goodness.

The Joshi world has changed.

Judging by the source, the ridiculous debt number and the Pun-tastic article title: "Raunchy ring masters make final crack at bums on seats"(get it, "crack"..."bum"...hehehe), i have doubts. . .

[Edited on Apr 12, 2005 by PointBlank]

Jesus H. Christ, thats a lot of debt!

The site always uses titillating headlines:

[Edited on Apr 12, 2005 by SqueakyShoes]