Hulk Hogan Passes Down ‘Axe Bomber’ Finisher to Shinichiro Kawamatsu

Hulk Hogan’s trailblazing career truly changed the course of professional wrestling in many ways. Not only in the US, The Hulkster was a huge name in Japan as well and wrestled a very different style compared to his US run. In fact, it appears he has passed down his Axe Bomber finisher to Shinichiro Kawamatsu.

Shinichiro Kawamatsu of DDT Pro Wrestling recently achieved a significant victory by using the Axe Bomber, a move famously associated with Hogan. This development took place during the June 8th DDT show. Kawamatsu revealed in a backstage comment that he learned the move directly from Hogan.

This claim was proven when a video surfaced featuring Hogan himself alongside Kawamatsu on Twitter as Hulk Hogan made it clear that he is passing down the Axe Bomber to Kawamatsu.

”My number one disciple, Kawamatsu, will inherit the Axe Bomber! What will you guys do if the new “Number One” Axe Bomber goes out of control, brothers!”

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The Axe Bomber, a powerful lariat, was a signature move of Hogan during his wrestling tenure in Japan, and he has now passed down this iconic maneuver to Kawamatsu. This passing of the torch signifies not only Kawamatsu’s dedication to his craft but also the enduring influence of Hulk Hogan in the world of professional wrestling.

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