10 Larger than Life moments from Vader's career.

Vader takes down two legends at one time (Hit Man, British Bulldog.)

#5. First non-Japanese holder of the IWGP title.

While many credit Hulk Hogan as the first westerner to hold the IWGP title, the truth is his was more or less a 'pride belt' that was not meant to be defended as a regular championship. Big Van Vader is the man who is properly credited as the first non Japanese man to hold the IWGP heavyweight championship. Vader won a tournament for the vacant belt, beating legends like Masahiro Chono along the way.

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Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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