10 Fascinating WWE SummerSlam 1994 Facts
7. Bull Nakano Made History In Terms Of Japanese Wrestlers
Long before "Divas Revolution" became a buzzphrase and a pressed agenda, Alundra Blayze and Bull Nakano were occasionally allowed to demonstrate their incredible athleticism on WWE broadcasts. SummerSlam 1994 featured a meager eight minutes of women's wrestling, but Blayze and Nakano made full use of those eight minutes, enthralling Chicago en route to Blayze's victory.
Nakano made history in her own right that night. After nearly a decade of Vince McMahon making use of the pay-per-view market, Nakano became the first Japanese-born wrestler to challenge for a belt on any WWE pay-per-view. The likes of Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji (WrestleMania 5) don't count, as both were born in California and Hawaii, respectively.
The next time a Japanese-born wrestler would achieve the same distinction would come in late 1997, when Taka Michinoku took part in the Light Heavyweight tournament finals at the December In Your House.