Topic: A1 Cup R3: Shinya Hashimoto vs. Dusty Rhodes

[Zandrax]

Qualifying Credentials: 3x IWGP Champion, NWA World Champion

Dubbed one of Japan's "Three Musketeers" due to dominance of New Japan in the 90s. Holds the longest single reign of the IWGP Title at 489 days. One of only two men to have held the All Japan title, IWGP Title, and the NWA World Title.



Qualifying Credentials:3x NWA World Champion, NWA US Champion (1986), WWE Hall Of Fame

40+ year veteran was a mainstay for Florida Championship Wrestling and Jim Crockett Promotions before jumping to the WWF. Had two reigns as the NWA TV Champion. Legendary rivalry with Ric Flair lasted the better part of five years. Also had memorable feuds with Harley Race, Randy Savage, Kevin Sullivan, and Superstar Billy Graham. Member of both the WWE and NWA Hall Of Fame. Considered one of the best talkers of all time

[KoppoKick]

When did Hashimoto win the Triple Crown?

[SupTool]

February 2003, over Muta

[KoppoKick]

Thanks!  Totally blanked on that one. I remember Kawada winning the Triple Crown in September 2003 in a tournament over Ohtani in the final.  Did not realize it was Hash who had to forfeit the title due to injury.