Fujisan 499 Posted June 13, 2009 Japanese pro-wrestler Mitsuharu Misawa died in hospital after collapsing in the ring following a belly to back suplex from Akitoshi Saito ..... Only 46 years old..... (Sigh...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Pro wrestler Misawa Mitsuharu dies - a blow to the head mid-match Sankei Sports 13 June Pro wrestler Misawa Mistuharu collapsed in the ring during a match, lost consciousness and later died in hopsital on the 13th. He was 46. During the match he was backdropped, hit his head and lost consciousness, causing the match to stop. He was pronounced dead at 10.10pm on the 13th. Misawa made his debut in 1981 and wreslted as the second Tiger Mask. In the 1990s he was the cornerstone athlete for the All Japan Pro Wrestling group. In 200 he started the NOAH wrestling group. Edited June 13, 2009 by Sasanishiki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 499 Posted June 13, 2009 Pro wrestler Misawa Mitsuharu dies - a blow to the head mid-matchSankei Sports 13 June Pro wrestler Misawa Mistuharu collapsed in the ring during a match, lost consciousness and later died in hopsital on the 13th. He was 46. During the match he was backdropped, hit his head and lost consciousness, causing the match to stop. He was pronounced dead at 10.10pm on the 13th. Didn'nt I just say that? (Sigh...) Thanks for the extra info Sasanishiki.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted June 13, 2009 Previous deaths in the ring - hand in hand with danger Sanspo.com 13 June Popular pro wrestler Misawa Mitsuharu (46) died on the 13th after hitting his head and collapsing during a match in Hiroshima. The brawniness of the wrestlers notwithstanding, accidents occur in the ring and the thrill that is characteristic with fighting sports goes hand in hand with danger. In April 2000, Fukuda Masakazu (27), a wrestler with the New Japan Pro Wrestling group, started moving sluggishly and collapsed during a match in kesennuma city, Miyagi prefecture. He was admitted to hospital and died of a brain haemorrhage. In March 1999, a wrestler (23) in the female pro wrestling group Alcyone was admitted to hospital after a sever head knock in a match in Fukuoka. She died on April 9th from an acute subdural haematoma. In August 1997 at the JWP Women's Pro Wrestling Hiroshima Tournament, Plum Mariko (29) hit her head, lost consciousness and died of acute brain swelling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted June 14, 2009 The old karate men were talking of this at asageiko today. Sad story... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted June 14, 2009 The old karate men were talking of this at asageiko today. Sad story... Right. If you hit people's heads hard they are likely to die. So what else is new? Orion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted June 15, 2009 The old karate men were talking of this at asageiko today. Sad story... [Off-topic, I assume] Otokonoyama sent me this comment: You're much better when you stick to sumo. Keep your snarky comments to yourself. Yesterday, 21:50 Can he or anybody else explain what he's talking about? I was out nearly all Saturday and Sunday and AFAIR haven't sent any messages since June 9. Orion seeking enlightenment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted June 15, 2009 The old karate men were talking of this at asageiko today. Sad story... Right. If you hit people's heads hard they are likely to die. So what else is new? Orion Given your age and experience on the Internet, one would think you'd know better than to make flippant remarks on a public message board about those who are mourning the death of a beloved entertainer. (Sigh...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted June 15, 2009 The old karate men were talking of this at asageiko today. Sad story... [Off-topic, I assume] Otokonoyama sent me this comment: You're much better when you stick to sumo. Keep your snarky comments to yourself. Yesterday, 21:50 Can he or anybody else explain what he's talking about? I was out nearly all Saturday and Sunday and AFAIR haven't sent any messages since June 9. Orion seeking enlightenment You're sounding more and more like Eric Blair. (Sigh...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted June 15, 2009 The old karate men were talking of this at asageiko today. Sad story... [Off-topic, I assume] Otokonoyama sent me this comment: You're much better when you stick to sumo. Keep your snarky comments to yourself. Yesterday, 21:50 You're sounding more and more like Eric Blair. (In a state of confusion...) Anything but that! When I read the comments I could not find the offending reply -- which I obviously did indeed send, as it is here on my home computer. I apologise unreservedly for the offence -- I often make these quick remarks but then usually delete them. This time I obviously pressed the button. Last week I heard of the untimely death from cancer of a former colleague I'd known for over 20 years. She was a professional translator who did not engage in contact sports and might reasonably have expected another 25 years of life. Attending her funeral on Saturday took over five hours (including travelling miles on unfamiliar train lines) and I am still coping with the physical as well as the emotional effects. (In a state of confusion...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted June 15, 2009 Thank you. I appreciate your response. My condolences regarding your departed friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted June 18, 2009 For those interested, a local bit on the match, via FG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
