A dominant powerlifter, a master of Shotokan karate and a serious problem with a weapon, the former Hardcore Champion let his Kendo stick do the talking. How dangerous was Blackman? Ask Shane McMahon.

BAGUIO CITY — Igorot karate master Julian Chees ... His excellent execution of the "Gojushiho Dai," the lengthiest of Shotokan kata, made him the only non-Japanese athlete to emerge as champion ...