Hi, I'm Nippon Gene, your ring announcer, here at Kinniku-Muscle Wrestling. After a LONG 17 year recess, I was contacted by GRAND KINNIKUMAN himself. And by his request and under his authority, Kinniku-Muscle Wrestling was once again resumed. Here's the interview.

Ladies and Gentlemen! May I have your undivided attention. I have next to me, to my far left, the one, the only, GRAND KINNIKUMAN himself.

After a 17 year recess, he has come out of seclusion to make an important announcement.

Oh GRAND KINNIKUMAN, greatest of all wrestlers, why do you now, after such a long period of silence, wish to rekindle the greatest sport of all, Kinniku-Muscle Wrestling ?

Yes Nippon Gene, it was a long time. It has been nearly 22 years since our inception here in America. And over 17 years since we last met. Now after this great period of silence, of being stowed away in shoeboxes everywhere, we are being called forth from our state of lying dormant. It is because of the twenty-somethings of this Great Nation, who having moved out on their own, marrying, and bearing children, suddenly realize that being a child, though there were restrictions galore, carried with it a peace of mind that they will always long for. And in so awakening, they are trying to relive portions of their childhood, and in doing so, rekindle some of that lost peace. Tired of the rat race that they are locked into, they are turning to nostalgia, and in doing so, are awakening the other great races, such as the Transformers, GI Joes, Spinjas, Battle Beasts, and also Star Wars. Just yesterday, I received a message from the Great Yoda, who was also awakened from his deep sleep. And so, because of the longing cries of the multitudes, the popularity of eBay, and the fact that they have jobs to pay for their own toys now, instead of begging mom & dad, I am implored to restore Kinniku-Muscle Wrestling ! 

Standing to my right is Mr. Hand. Upon his appendages rest the 3 newly designed belts for the recently vacated Heavy-weight and Tag Team championship positions. For the Heavy-weight title, we have narrowed the ladder to 60 total contestants. And the same also for the 14 Tag Teams that will compete. I will not compete in these contests, due to my super "kick your ass and jack you over with just a thought" powers. And so I will reside as ultimate judge and league commissioner. I will also serve as league bookie, in case you care to hedge your bets on this one.

There you have it folks. A return again to your childhood and

Kinniku-Muscle Wrestling