Big in Japan — WWE's history in the Land of the Rising Sun: photos | WWE

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In the early ’90s, WWE presented three massive events in Japan’s Tokyo Dome.

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Wrestling Summit in 1990 and 1991’s WrestleFest and SuperWrestle saw WWE Superstars take on some of Japan’s best.

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More than 64,000 fans came to the Tokyo Dome on March 30, 1991, to experience WrestleFest.

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WrestleFest’s main event featured Hulk Hogan teaming with Japanese legend Genichiro Tenryu to battle Legion of Doom.

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Randy Savage battled Japan’s George Takano in another major matchup.

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There were also marquee WWE matches, including Ultimate Warrior battling Sgt. Slaughter.

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WWE Superstars like Jimmy Snuka were able to experience the local culture during WWE’s Japanese tours.

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Earthquake and Koji Kitao were involved in an infamous match in Japan.

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The WrestleFest event was presented in conjunction with an upstart promotion called Super World of Sports.

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Genichiro Tenryu, formerly of All Japan Pro Wrestling, was the company’s star.

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SWS was bankrolled by a Japanese eyeglass manufacturer called Megane Super.

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Although an upstart promotion, they were able to attract top Japanese stars and cultivate a relationship with WWE.

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WrestleFest was a hugely successful venture for both WWE and SWS.

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WWE's first major event at the Tokyo Dome occurred on April 13, 1990.

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Dubbed the Wrestling Summit, the historic event featured a showdown between Bret Hart and Tiger Mask II.

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After dropping the Tiger Mask II persona, the late Mitsuharu Misawa became one of Japan’s most respected performers.

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Andre the Giant teamed with Japanese icon Giant Baba at the event to beat Demolition.

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The Wrestling Summit was presented in conjunction with All Japan Pro Wrestling, one of Japan’s two big promotions.

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Randy Savage lost to Genichiro Tenryu at the event.

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Haku teamed with powerhouse Jumbo Tsuruta to battle Mr. Perfect & Rick Martel.

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In the show’s main event, Hulk Hogan brawled with the dangerous Stan Hansen.

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Hansen’s brutality made him one of the top American stars in Japan.

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Ultimate Warrior defended his WWE Title against The Million Dollar Man at the Wrestling Summit.

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WWE’s third big Tokyo Dome show, SuperWrestle, happened on Dec. 12, 1991.

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The show was headlined by a match pitting Hulk Hogan against Genichiro Tenryu.

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SuperWrestle was also co-promoted by SWS.

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More than 40,000 fans turned out for the event.

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Rick Martel competed for the vacant SWS Light Heavyweight Title at the show.

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The Rockers came up short against brother George & Shunji Takano.

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WWE returned to Japan in May 1994 for four shows.

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Bret Hart defended his WWE Title against Randy Savage in the first night's main event in Yokohama.

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Doink the Clown & Owen Hart made a unique team for one night in Nagoya.

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Women's Champion Alundra Blayze got the better of Saki Hasegawa.

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WWE came back to Japan during the 2003 Far East Tour.

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Japan's Tajiri challenged for the World Heavyweight Title in the show's main event.

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