Ben/Mike Sharpe dominated the San Francisco wrestling scene for a decade starting in the early 1950's. The Sharpe brothers had a huge impact on wrestling in Japan. In February 1954, the recently formed Japan Pro Wrestling Association held a three night tag team tournament. For the final crowds gathered at store windows to watch the Sharpe Brothers battle Rikidozan/Masahiko Kimura to a 60 minute draw. Two different networks broadcasted the tournament. Gene Kiniski would battle the Sharpes on many occasions in San Francisco with Lord James Blears as his partner. For those that dont know Mike Sharpe is the father of Iron Mike Sharpe.