Japanese professional wrestler Yutaka Yoshie passed away at the age of 50 shortly after a match on Sunday.
Yoshie had just participated in the All Japan Pro Wrestling tournament in Takasaki when he fell ill in the locker room.
All Japan wrote to X, “After Yutaka Yoshie returned to the waiting room after the match, his condition suddenly deteriorated and he was rushed to a hospital in Takasaki City, but he did not return home.” Translated by Wrestling Inc via Google.
“I would like to remember Yutaka Yoshie’s achievements during his lifetime and pray for his repose.”
According to Yahoo researchYoshie faced Hokuto Omori and Ryoji Sai in a tag team match with Ryo Inoue, and Yoshie had no visible problems during the match.
Yoshie debuted in New Japan Pro Wrestling in 1994 and wrestled there until 2006.
Yoshie and Hiroshi Tanahashi won the IWGP Tag Team Championship in 2003.
He was also part of the G-EGGS stable along with Hiroshi Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, and the late Masakazu Fukuda.
New Japan Pro Wrestling wrote in a memorial: “At 180 cm and 160 kg, Yoshie was a true gentle giant whose cheerful disposition and powerful attacks in the ring made him popular wherever he went.” did. To the wrestlers who left.
“All of us at New Japan Pro Wrestling extend our deepest condolences to Yoshie’s family, friends, and fans.”
