In 1989, Mr. Onita started Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW) for wrestlers who wanted a new league where they could push the limits of the sport. FMW is where anything and everything is allowed. Weapons are common in this organization. FMW also pioneered the use of explosive devices around the ring and no rope barbed wire matches. The hardcore aspects of the federation allowed it to compete with major promotions in Japan and around the world, making FMW more than just a cult hit.

     In fact, FMW is credited for the start of ECW in America, and it was the WWF that got its style from ECW. All influences aside, the federation almost crumbled when Onita retired from the sport. However, Hayabusa, the legendary high flyer, took over and became the Rock of FMW. Wrestlers like Masato Tanaka have also become leaders in the organization that has boasted such American talent as Balls Mahoney, Terry Funk, Horace Boulder, Mike Awesome, and a whole slew of ECW wrestlers including the legendary Cactus Jack. Fans everywhere have become interested and should become interested in FMW.

     In the year 2000, fans in America got a chance to find out what FMW was all about when TokyoPop released several videotapes and DVDs on the federation.

Featured FMW DVD's

• King of the Deathmatch Featuring Matches with: Cactus Jack, Mike Awesome, and Shark Tsuchiya
• Yokohama Deathmatch Featuring Matches with: Hayabusa, Terry Funk, and a Ten Women Tag Team Match

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