Asahi: Wrestlers on the move with their skills
Wrestler's Express, a trucking company set up by a group of professional wrestlers, pulls no punches when it comes to advertising itself: "We break things only in the ring. So please don't worry"...Abdullah Kobayashi (real name Yosuke Kobayashi) and fellow Big Japan Prowrestling (BJW) members decided to form a transport moving company so they have a nest egg for their collective retirement...He has watched his predecessors struggle to run drinking establishments without industry know-how... In summer 2005, Kobayashi and his friend set up Wrestler's Express. Business is good, and Kobayashi said his new line of work has actually helped him in the ring. In November, the wrestler invented a new wrestling technique he coined "Hikkoshi (house-moving) suplex," in which he picks up his opponent on his shoulder and hoists him over the ring. He said the move was inspired by handling heavy furniture...more...