★NWF World Heavyweight Fighters Rights Match ★ Antonio Inoki vs Lou Thesz

The two faced each other only once during the first installment of the 75 Fighting Spirit Series / during the 1962 Japan Pro Wrestling era, where Inoki was completely defeated by Thesz's deadly backdrop. Thirteen years later, a rematch took place with 59-year-old Thesz challenging 31-year-old Inoki for the NWF World Heavyweight Championship. Right after the match began, Thesz shocked the crowd with a backdrop to take the lead, showing his strength, but in the end, Inoki won with a blockbuster hold and successfully defended his title. Additionally, this match marked the first visit to Japan by Antonio Rocca as a special referee, and Japanese Pro Wrestling fans and Pro Wrestling Although he was welcomed by officials, it was Rocca's first and last visit to Japan. / B2 size