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Warren Cromartie's professional wrestling debut was a hit. The former Montreal Expos outfielder took Tiger Jeet Singh down with a home-run...
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Former major-leaguer Warren Cromartie takes a chair to Tiger Jeet Singh in their pro wrestling match.
SAITAMA, Japan — Warren Cromartie's professional wrestling debut was a hit.
The former Montreal Expos outfielder took Tiger Jeet Singh down with a home-run chop, pinned him to the mat and celebrated with his trademark cheer of "Banzai!"
Cromartie, who became a fan favorite in Japan when he played for the Yomiuri Giants, teamed with Japan's Ryoji Sai on Sunday to take on Singh and An Joenosuke in an event called Hustle Aid.
"It was more difficult than I thought," Cromartie said. "It was a good challenge and it was great to see all those Giants fans in the crowd."
Wearing a baseball uniform that had "Samurai Man" written on the front and his old No. 49 on the back, Cromartie strode into the ring carrying a baseball bat.
The 63-year-old Singh was brandishing his trademark sword, but Cromartie wasn't intimidated.
"I wasn't afraid," the 53-year-old Cromartie said. "I've stood at the plate in front of 50,000 people, so I know how to handle pressure."
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