Combat Sports and Martial Arts

In sports like cricket and baseball, a 'gun shield' refers to protective gear worn over the teeth/mouth (often a gum shield or mouthguard). It protects teeth and jaws from impact. The head, wrist, and abdomen have different protective equipment.

Martial arts trace origins to ancient India, with early forms documented in texts like the Vedas and epics. Buddhist missionaries transmitted these practices to China and across Asia around 500 CE. Japan's martial arts developed later via Chinese influence.

The first televised 'Street Fight' in WWF/WWE history is often credited to Shawn Michaels vs. Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig) or similar iterations in the early 90s, though the format evolved from earlier 'Alley Fights'.

Kendo is the modern Japanese martial art of fencing that uses bamboo swords called shinai and protective armor called bogu. It developed from traditional kenjutsu (swordsmanship) and emphasizes discipline, form, and spiritual development. The name means 'way of the sword' and it is practiced internationally today as both sport and martial art.

This is a classic lateral thinking puzzle that relies on the gender assumption. The question states 'no man throws a punch' which is technically true if the boxers are women. Female boxers can and do knock each other out in professional boxing matches.

Yokozuna was one of the heaviest wrestlers in WWE history, weighing over 500 pounds during his career in the 1990s. He was specifically portrayed and marketed as a massive sumo wrestler character, making him the clear answer for the heaviest wrestler among these options.

Rocky Balboa is famously depicted as a southpaw fighter, meaning he boxes with his right hand and right foot forward while striking primarily with his left. Out-fighters keep distance, in-fighters fight at close range, and 'North Paw' is not a boxing term.

Rocky Balboa is a southpaw meaning he fights with his left hand and left foot forward. This is a key aspect of his boxing style mentioned throughout the films.

CM Punk defeated Jeff Hardy in a TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs) match at SummerSlam in August 2009 to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. This was part of their intense rivalry in 2009. The Miz, Matt Hardy, and other wrestlers mentioned were not involved in this specific TLC match for the title at that event.

Ross Geller learns karate (or "The Ultimate Fighting Challenge" as he calls it) in Friends, taking lessons to feel empowered and accidentally using moves on friends. Joey and Richard are not shown learning martial arts, and Frank Jr. has no such storyline.

Strawweight (also called Minimumweight) is the lightest professional boxing division at 105 lbs. Junior Flyweight is 108 lbs, Bantamweight is 118 lbs, and Featherweight is 126 lbs. Strawweight is the globally recognized minimum weight class.

Chris Jericho holds the record for most Intercontinental Championship reigns with 9 title wins. Edge and Eddie Guerrero have had multiple reigns but none match Jericho's record.

Crash Holly held the WWE Hardcore Championship 7 times, more than any other superstar. His reigns were characterized by the "24/7 rule" where the title could be defended anytime, anywhere, leading to chaotic matches and frequent title changes that he exploited to accumulate multiple reigns.

Kane made his in-ring debut at Survivor Series 1997, interfering in the Hell in a Cell match between Shawn Michaels and Undertaker. He was introduced as Undertaker's younger brother, supposedly burned and scarred from childhood, seeking revenge.

The question refers to the last King of the Ring tournament before it was discontinued in 2002 (later revived in 2015). Brock Lesnar won the 2002 King of the Ring, defeating Rob Van Dam in the final, which launched his main event push leading to his WWE Championship win that same year.