Masakazu Fukuda
Masakazu Fukuda | |
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Born | Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan[1] | May 17, 1972
Died | April 19, 2000 Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan | (aged 27)
Professional wrestling career | |
Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Billed weight | 227 lb (103 kg) |
Trained by | Masayoshi Motegi |
Debut | March 20, 1996 |
Masakazu Fukuda (福田 雅一, Fukuda Masakazu) (May 17, 1972 – April 19, 2000)[2] was a professional wrestler who is best known for his appearances in WAR and NJPW. He also joined a short-lived stable known as Fighting Club G-EGGS, the stable included Manabu Nakanishi, Yuji Nagata, Brian Johnston and Yutaka Yoshie.[citation needed]
Death[]
On April 14, 2000, Fukuda suffered a fatal head injury during a match with Katsuyori Shibata in the Young Lion Cup Tournament after taking a flying elbow drop. He was rushed to the hospital but died five days later on April 19 due to a brain hemorrhage; he was 27 years old. The rest of the tournament was dedicated to Fukuda's memory and was honored with a ten-bell salute and a tribute show in September of that year.[3]
Championships and accomplishments[]
- WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (1 time)[4] - with Hiroyoshi Kotsubo
- WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Tournament (1997) - with Hiroyoshi Kotsubo
See also[]
References[]
- ^ [1] Wrestling Data.com
- ^ Masakazu Fukuda « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH
- ^ Strong Style Spirit
- ^ Masakazu Fukuda
External links[]
- 1972 births
- Japanese male professional wrestlers
- 2000 deaths
- Accidental deaths in Japan
- Sport deaths in Japan
- Professional wrestling deaths
- Sportspeople from Tochigi Prefecture