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On this date in NWA history: Ric Flair vs Genichiro Tenryu for the World Heavyweight Title

Aside from being one of the top draws in the U.S., Ric Flair was also a popular attraction on the Japanese pro wrestling scene, as evidenced by his two out of three falls match against Genichiro Tenryu for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.

The conclusion of their marathon battle, which took place on September 12, 1984, from the Funabashi Civic Gym in Chiba, Japan, after the jump.

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