Samoa Joe ([info]xsweatpeax) wrote,
@ 2005-04-25 13:54:00
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Joe Town Public Decree
I Samoa Joe hereby dub this day.

National Enzuigiri Day.

What is a Enzuigiri you might ask?

Enzuigiri
There are two "versions" of the Enzuigiri: the Japanese version, and the Western version.

In Japanese "puroresu", the term Enzui refers to any attack that strikes the back of the head. Giri is a generic suffix referring to a kicking attack (single leg). The Japanese Enzuigiri, therefore, is any form of kick to the back of the head, though commonly the Enzuigiri is a roundhouse-style kick. Sometimes, though, it is employed by striking the back of the head with the heel of the foot.
The North American version of the move, usually performed with one leg being held by the opponent (or with the wrestler running towards the opponent), involves the attacker jumping to the side of the victim and swinging the "far" leg (the leg further from the opponent's body) to kick at the side of the opponent's head. This is a misnomer, as it is not a true "Enzuigiri" as the name actually means in Japanese.**

** Credit some wildly obsessive pro wrestling move site.

I personally prefer the jumping variety, so get out there kids and kick someone in the back of the head!***


***note: Samoa Joe, JoeISM Inc., and all affiliated persons and or companies do not condone or advise the kicking of other people in the back of the head. Any criminal negligence is hereby waived on the behalf of the aforementioned parties. Kicking people in the back of the head is both anti social and generally frowned upon by modern society. If you choose to participate in such a action you are subject to possible criminally reprocussions and will be generally viewed as an asshole. Sorry to word it that way but let's face it , its the truth. </font>

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(Anonymous)
2005-04-25 09:19 pm UTC (link)
Well, looks like it's time to go up to my friend Jason's house and Enzuigiri him. Joe, This day will live in infamy, dammit!

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[info]themikesays
2005-04-25 09:19 pm UTC (link)
That Ebessan Jack match is ridiculously entertaining.

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[info]dust_wind_dude
2005-04-25 09:29 pm UTC (link)
There are quite a few people I'd like to enzuigiri, but I do agree with it making one an asshole. It makes me the better person that I don't kick 'em in the head when they so desperately deserve it. I don't like being the asshole.< /talking about me >

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[info]jtron
2005-04-25 09:43 pm UTC (link)
This is right up with Festivus, Rocktoberfest, and Wrestlemania as one of the Best Holidays Ever.

But hopefully no-one gets confused about the true meaning of the holiday; this image was in the first page of Google image search results for "enzuigiri"...

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[info]revaladdinsane
2005-04-25 09:48 pm UTC (link)
I'll have to pass. I'll save up my energies for National Chimeraplex Day instead.

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[info]taintmonger
2005-04-25 09:59 pm UTC (link)
My favorite enzugiri is the one I used to do when someone had me in a rear waistlock -- like to give me a German. I'd toss two elbows at their temple to get them to drop their hands, then jump up, spin around, and enzugiri them. Don't know how I ever thought to do it, as it seems gravitationally impossible, but I did. :)

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[info]argentsoma
2005-04-25 10:46 pm UTC (link)
BUH GAWD INZUHGURI!

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[info]ironman3240
2005-04-25 11:06 pm UTC (link)
thanks for the Enzuigiri 411

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[info]shivelycore
2005-04-25 11:51 pm UTC (link)
well if i wasnt so fucking out of shape I probably would go right out and try it.

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[info]_callingthemoon
2005-04-26 12:37 am UTC (link)
That disclaimer at the end is pure gold. I agree that if someone gave me an enziguri without my prior knowledge or preparation, I'd probably call them an asshole.

And now I also know the difference between an American and Japanese enziguri. Awesome.

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[info]mr_macintyre
2005-04-26 12:49 am UTC (link)
Remember how Joey Styles made it sound like "Ann's a granny?"

That always pissed me off.

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[info]suntansuperman
2005-04-26 01:35 am UTC (link)
Consider everyone on my friends list enziguri'd

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[info]tmlfilmgeek
2005-04-26 04:08 am UTC (link)
I just gotta say, those photos of you delivering the enziguri on Mick are priceless. ;)

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[info]mc_matt_shady
2005-04-26 05:11 am UTC (link)
Damn it, I missed Enzuigiri day! Now I have to wait till next year...

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[info]biggdaddykai
2005-04-26 06:40 am UTC (link)
im already considered an asshole in many circles, so maybe i should take my fair right and start kicking people in the back of the head.

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[info]tenzan_team2k
2005-04-26 11:01 am UTC (link)
Yup! I love the enziguri! One of my favourites is Hiroshi Tanahashi's Shining Enziguri, where he really gives a mean kick to the back of the head of his opponent.

But looking at your pics, your enziguris look awesome! Particularly coming from a big guy like you! Rock on, Joe!

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[info]abby_jr
2005-04-26 01:04 pm UTC (link)
"Kicking people in the back of the head is both anti social and generally frowned upon by modern society."

That one sentence shows everything that's wrong with modern society.

I feel it's my job as a citizen of Joe Town (by way of Western New York...) to inform everyone that I can of this holiday, and I'm marking it down on my calender.

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[info]edgecution03
2005-04-26 04:51 pm UTC (link)
Maybe someday we will get to live to see National Shining Wizard day.

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How about a National Emerald Frozion Day?
[info]megamanfan
2005-04-27 07:07 am UTC (link)
Just sayin yo.

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[info]akabusi
2005-05-05 04:36 pm UTC (link)
LOL @ Tanakes tiny shoes LOL

AWOOGA

P.S : bring back that floral skirt u wore in that 4-way once lol.

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[info]cojos_revenge
2005-11-21 12:19 pm UTC (link)
RVD has one of the best enzuiguiris.

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