Mitsuharu Misawa Dead
Posted by Ramon Aranda on 06.13.2009
The Japanese legend dies after in-ring accident.
According to f4wonline.com Mitsuhara Misawa died Saturday night in Japan at the age of 47. Reports say that Misawa was teaming up with Go Shiozaki against Bison Smith and Akitoshi Saito for the GHC tag team belts when a back suplex in which he landed on his head, left Misawa unconscious in the ring.
He was taken to the hospital shortly thereafter but doctors were unable to revive him as his heart stopped while in the ring.
Really!!? 411 keep following this story please. Mitsuhara was great. Sad news!
Posted By: Adrian (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Wow. That's beyond unfortunate.
RIP
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM
OMG. Shocking. RIP Misawa.
Posted By: ScottishDragon (Registered) on June 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM
what does this mean for NOAH?
SHIT man...Misawa was greatness
Posted By: MichiyoYoshiku (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM
For all wrestling fans and puro fans especially, this is a very tragic turn of events - R.I.P. Mitsuhara Misawa.
Posted By: Nick M. (Registered) on June 13, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Saw it about 30 minutes ago, such a terrible loss for pro wrestling.
RIP Misawa.
Posted By: DD (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Holy Crap that sucks, RIP
Posted By: JHB (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:48 AM
that's fucked up.
Posted By: Sam (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I'm shocked, RIP Misawa, a legend, our thoughts and prrys to his family and collegeues at this time.
Posted By: onedarkmoment (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:51 AM
for once i hope this comment section grows up and shows proper respect for the definition of a legend mr. misawa
r.i.p.
Posted By: Guest#4876 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I cannot believe this. Mitsuhara Misawa was one of the greatest pro wrestlers ever and to die in such a tragic way makes it so much more sad. RIP Misawa
Posted By: Guest#9324 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:54 AM
What a loss. RIP Misawa.
Posted By: The Nitin (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:54 AM
What a horrible tragedy.
I'm devastated.
RIP Misawa,
Truly one of the greatest wrestlers of all time!
Posted By: Jake Chambers (Registered) on June 13, 2009 at 11:55 AM
RIP
Posted By: Dylan (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM
My jaw just dropped.
RIP Misawa
Posted By: Guest#5034 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM
This could have happened to anyone, even Orton after Kennedy botched that suplex. Hopefully with this death taken place in Japan the media won't prescute pro-wrestling again.
RIP to a great Wrestler.
Posted By: Guest#5876 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I'm truly saddened by this loss. And he was days from turning 48.
Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, fans, and the employees of NOAH.
Rest in Peace Misawa. Legends never die.
Posted By: Chief Runs With Beer (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:01 PM
I cant believe this, he was one of the best wrestlers ever
Posted By: lancastrino (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:03 PM
R.I.P. to a true wrestling legend
Posted By: The Mack (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Im done with wrestling...no more tragedies. No more.
RIP Misawa Arigato my friend.
Posted By: Josh (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I cant believe this. What a tragedy
Posted By: Rapidfire (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:05 PM
No matter whether you agreed with him or not regarding the NOAH split, the fact remains that Misawa was one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Thanks Misawa for all that you gave to the industry. RIP.
Posted By: Adam B. (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:06 PM
dammit...this is just horrible news. i mean no respect, but at least he died doing what he loves. a true legend in every sense of the word. r.i.p. misawa.
Posted By: Ric Switzer (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Yet anothe loss for the world of wrestling. Misawa was an amazing talented performer who amazed millions with his skill, grace and ability. He will be missed. I hope his family and friends are comforted at this time.
Thank You, Misawa. Rest in Peace
Posted By: educated savage (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Of course, it wasn't Saito's fault, so let's stop bitching about him being careless in the ring.
The important thing here is: Misawa, Rest In Peace.
Posted By: Santi (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Sad, he will go down as the greatest. R.I.P.
Posted By: Joe (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:10 PM
I don't know who hw is, but that's aweful.
Posted By: The Great Capt. Smooth (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:18 PM
what does this mean for NOAH?
SHIT man...Misawa was greatness
Posted By: MichiyoYoshiku (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Im sad to say, although it isnt as important as this mans life right now (although some would argue wrestling was Misawa's life), this is a huge blow to NOAH. Earlier this year they lost their TV deal and combined with declining attendance figures and now this, it doesnt look good sadly for the company.
It doesnt matter right now because a man is gone and he will forever be remembered for giving credibility to a sport that needed it desperately at times. He was a world class wrestler. Thank you Misawa for all you gave to wrestling and its fans. RIP.
Posted By: J (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Um...holy shit. RIP to a legend that I was fortunate enough to see live.
And yeah...what the hell is gonna happen in NOAH?
Posted By: Jason (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Wow what a tragedy...
Posted By: rob391 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Misawa-san: domo arigato gozaimashita. Rest in peace.
Posted By: TP (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:42 PM
they are reporting now that he died of heart failure
Posted By: Guest#7231 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:42 PM
R.I.P. Misawa.
I'm only a fan of mainstream U.S. wrestling, and I don't know much about Japan. That said, I do recognze Misawa's name as one of the all-time greats. I once saw his match with Kawada, and it was one of the most amazing displays I'd ever seen.
Posted By: Brian Kessler (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:29 PM
What a tragedy. All you guys talking about how great you thought he was and cant even spell his name right, its MitsuharU. RIP, a true Legend, i guess we can say he died doing what he loved.
Posted By: NickNitr0 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Absolutely tragic.
Posted By: Guest#0206 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM
All I can say is 'wow'. I'm shocked.
R.I.P.
Posted By: Guest#7076 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Wasn't this also the same promotion that was just wrapped up in that animal abuse scandal where a few of their wrestlers were caught on camera literally choking a monkey until it passed out? If so, they're having a string of really shitty luck.
Posted By: Guest#1352 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Wow. That's fucking terrible. Jesus Christ, man...RIP
Posted By: Dan (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM
R.I.P.
Posted By: Guest#6887 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:41 PM
And nothing of value was lost
Posted By: lol (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM
That was Dragon Gate that had the animal abuse scandal, not NOAH.
I'm still in disbelief. I can't believe the man who showed me and many others the road to Puroresu, and one of the greatest wrestlers in history is gone. RIP, Misawa, you will never be forgotten.
Posted By: Suicidal Dragon (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM
it's a sad day for the business,stateside or otherwise.one the last of the true talents has passed away.let's pray for his family and for his company.and another thing,it was dragon gate that was caught on film.get your facts right.
Posted By: lue t. (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:51 PM
It is hard to believe, but he was destined to end up dead in the ring given the way he fought over the past decades. How they did was stunning, particulary those suplexes. There is no wonder the damage he had accumulated since 90's when that devastating style was created in all-japan organization took toll on him. It is really sad but fair to say it went too far. In japan, pro-wrestling is almost done as mma has established. This incident would accelate the trend more than ever, because he has been an icon of it. RIP Misawa.
Posted By: holy shit (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:51 PM
DAMN! Truly a sad day for puro fans. RIP Mitsuhara Misawa A.K.A. Tiger Mask II.
Posted By: Bad Boy Joe (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:55 PM
I never saw the man wrestle, but I've heard of the greatness he possessed and any death, especially in the ring, is a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are out for his friends and family.
Posted By: Ada (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:04 PM
The wrestler all over again. He died doing what he loved most. RIP
Posted By: Tyronewashington (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:04 PM
to non-fans imagine if (god forbid) it was an all time great like raven or finlay.
this is truly a sad day for wrestling.
Posted By: rey (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:05 PM
This is why the back suplex should be banned.
Posted By: Kane (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:09 PM
wow rip
Posted By: mazzacare (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Oh my God...
RIP Misawa-san.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3UP1nxdMl0
Look this up, and its what greatness is about...
~Paul
Posted By: Guest#6948 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:32 PM
That is such sad news.
I've watched lots and lots of Misawa's matches in All-Japan in the 90s and they are some of the best matches of all time.
Thank you very much for your incredible efforts, Msawa-san.
R.I.P.
Posted By: nma225 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Thats terrible. R.I.P. to one of the best ever.
Posted By: moneymaker matt (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:13 PM
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. RIP
Posted By: Commander Hill (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:14 PM
I read in another report, the move wasn't botched he just went into cardiac arrest. While they were doing CPR in the ring, the hushed fans then did a small Misawa chant.
The idea of fans chanting your name while you lay there dying in the ring just seems so incredibly fucked up to me. This reminds me of when Ric Flair proclaimed he'd wrestle until he'd drop dead in the ring.
I believe this marks the first time someone has ever died mid-match, no?
Posted By: xLx (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:38 PM
The more dangerous it is, the more the audience ask. The westling should get back to more classical style, otherwise someone would be the next victim. No more casuality. Hopefully it would be a blessing in disguise.
Posted By: Guest#8014 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:36 PM
one shot deal?
Posted By: . (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:20 PM
R.I.P Misawa
Posted By: Paul (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:22 PM
atleast it wasnt roids
Posted By: Guest#2989 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I can't believe it. one of the all time greats gone. just terrible. he will be missed.
RIP Misawa! Misawa! Misawa!
Posted By: jarrod (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Holy shit.
RIP.
Posted By: beezy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:32 PM
R.I.P. Misawa. This is a shocking & tragic loss for Puro fans the world over, one of the greatest wrestlers ever gone, just like that :(
I hope NOAH's not done, they need to find a way to keep it going in his memory
Posted By: Guest#9814 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Not to nit-pick but comparing Misawa to Raven or Finlay for fans unfamiliar to his work is ridiculous. That would lead people to think he's basically a mid-card guy. And that's horribly inaccurate. He's definitely within the top ten draws ever in Japan and probably in the top five in the last 15 years. He was THE consistent main-eventer (Kawada and Kobashi both weren't main eventing in 1990 or 1991 on a regular basis) throughout the 90s in AJPW when they were, in-ring, the best company in the world. A better comparison would probably be Bret Hart especially if you're looking at someone who was hitting his peak about the same time as Misawa.
Posted By: Guest#0870 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:40 PM
What a terrible tragedy for the wrestling world. RIP Misawa
Posted By: Jonah (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Shocking. Tragic. Why not Vince McMahon? Why Misawa?
Posted By: DocSarpolis (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Posted By: Josh (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:48 PM
RIP
Posted By: Nave (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Respect.
That's all I have to say. This is shocking.
Posted By: The REAL MP (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:51 PM
RIP Misawa. One of the greatest wrestlers ever.
Posted By: Brian B. (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM
And nothing of value was lost
Posted By: lol (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Okay, I'm not sure how this comment is suppose to be taken, but it comes off really cold hearted. Maybe if, someone important in your life was taken we could post that on here and say the same. LOL, when your dead we will all LOL, but for something like this to happen to a Japaneese great, this is nothing to laugh about.
The fact of the matter is, Misawa was one of the greats in Japan and will be missed dearly. R.I.P. Misawa, you were one of my favorites to watch from Japan and in wresting. The fact is he will be missed by true wrestling fans and people that like the entertainment for what it is suppose to be, wrestling, not promos galore and praise horrible in ring workers like Cena and the entire RAW roster. But the fact remains, whether you liked him, hated him, or didn't know him, he will be missed and it is a sad day for wrestling. Those are the facts, deal with it.
Posted By: Fact (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:56 PM
is this the first official in match fatality?
Posted By: Drue Phoenix (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Rest in Peace Misawa.
Posted By: Deathpool (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:51 PM
And nothing of value was lost
Posted By: lol (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Fuck you, asshole. This is an unbelieveable tragedy and you have the audacity to TRY and make a witty comment? I hope you burn,bitch. Rest in peace Misawa, thank you for the great memories and my condolences go out to your family.
Posted By: massdestraction (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:07 PM
oh no :( :( :(
Posted By: christy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Truly one of the saddest days in wrestling history. I spent a few years in Japan as a teenager and was completely blown away by the greatness that was Misawa. Here's to Tiger Drivers ('91) and elbows being thrown all over the place for the angels to see.
Mitsuheru Misawa...thank you for everything, we'll miss you.
Posted By: Scotty (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:15 PM
am gonna log in tomorrow to 411 and hopefully will find this to be a nightmare.
please fucking tell me this isnt true
Posted By: christy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:15 PM
I'm very sad to hear of this loss for wrestling. R.I.P. Misawa.
I believe it was a botched back suplex on Randy Orton that cost Kennedy his job. I guess this just goes to show how each move needs to be done as safely as possible.
Posted By: chumpstain (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Although it is hard to find a silver lining in any death, hopefully this will lead some North American wrestling fans to see the work of marvelous performer.
He was an artist in the ring. Absolutely amazing. His moveset, his ability to work against any opponent in any style of match... he was one of a kind. He ALWAYS delivered and always entertained the hell out of me.
R.I.P. Misawa. Thanks for the entertainment.
Posted By: Gog (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:33 PM
1st and foremost my sincere condolences to the family on this aweful occurence,he was a true credit to the sport of pro-wrestling,secondly
I certainly hope that fans & non-fans alike can realize the very REAL aspect of the risk that is involved when a wrestler competes and performs for any crowd be it 50, 5000 or 50,000 in attendance. They truly do deserve the respect of their peers for the incredible physical & phsycological ability that a pro-wrestler has to have to compete in that squared circle, this is a sad day in sports history and i hope that the mainline media gives it the proper attention and respect that this great deserves...RIP..
Posted By: ernieaustin (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:33 PM
jesus, that's fucked up.
RIP.
Posted By: tully (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:37 PM
i can't beleive this. i was fortunate to catch his 2 appearances stateside for Mike Modest's Pro Wrestling Iron. this is unbeleivable. i am in shock. this man was a true icon of puroresu. one of the few men who wore the tiger mask persona. i cannot beleive this. his series with kawada will go down in history as some of the greatest wrestling in history. RIP Misawa, thank you for the blood, sweat, tears, and most of all thank you for the memories.
Posted By: DirrTy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Goddammit, Misawa was unbelievable in the ring. Wrestling, NOAH in particular, has suffered a huge blow today. R.I.P., sir.
And please remember not to feed the trolls.
Posted By: Hank (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Gary Albright died in much the same way. Not much solace to take in this. This is as tragic as David Von Erich's death.
Posted By: jayt11 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Tragic, the IWC will be mourning a legend today. Hopefully ROH will honor his legacy tonight.
Rest In Peace.
Like some of ya'll I'll be smoking dro watching classic matches at work before I got to Hammerstein.
Posted By: Liam O'Bama (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 03:13 PM
he was tiger mask right?
Posted By: marvel (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Yes, Misawa was Tiger Mask II, after the original Satoru Sayama.
Posted By: Nick M. (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 03:47 PM
I don't know much about him, but damn that sucks. RIP
Posted By: Jeremy from Palmdale (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 03:51 PM
All you guys talking about how great you thought he was and cant even spell his name right, its MitsuharU.
Posted By: NickNitr0 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations on being a total fuckwad!!
Nice time to point out the faults of others shithead!!
Posted By: Really? This is your life? (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 03:55 PM
He was Tiger Mask 2 after Sayama who said:
I feel like I lost my blood brother. Last year even it was a tag team match, we fought first time getting over the organizational barrier. He was vibrant at that time so it has not sunk in yet. It is a shame ther was a lot more that could have been done to revive proresu.
Posted By: holy shit (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Truely sad, just hope it puts recent events into some perspective. RIP Mitsuhara
Posted By: Guest#7085 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 04:14 PM
At least he died doing what he loved to do. R.I.P
Posted By: Mr Comment (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 04:26 PM
I have no idea who this was, but it's a tragedy none the less. RIP.
Posted By: Hurricane (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Damn a true legend in Pro-Wrestling all around the world. RIP Misawa.
Posted By: Guest#3323 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 05:21 PM
I personally never followed the career of Misawa and I haven't watched any of his matches but look at the response his death has gathered here! He was clearly one of the best and will be sorely missed! It's always a tradgedy when a wrestler dies but it makes us value them more as human beings! Thank you Mr Misawa for everything! May your legacy live on forever! R.I.P
Posted By: KZK (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 05:50 PM
First off, RIP Misawa. I'm relatively unfamiliar with his work, but I still have respect for anyone who wrestles and entertains for a living.
So where are the people who were blasting CZW over the stabbing incident? Here's a staple move of purereso between heavily trained veterans... Saito who did the move, who debuted back in 1990.
Feel free to blast me over this.
Posted By: Jimmy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 05:52 PM
I cannot believe it. Dead at a young age.
Posted By: Jenny (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 05:58 PM
This is horrible, horrible news.
RIP :(
Posted By: Tim (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 06:10 PM
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING MISAWA.
Posted By: Godpleton (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Why, why, WHY~?!
Posted By: Guest #1999 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 06:28 PM
RIP Big Fella.
Posted By: BobZ (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 06:37 PM
First off, RIP Misawa. I'm relatively unfamiliar with his work, but I still have respect for anyone who wrestles and entertains for a living.
So where are the people who were blasting CZW over the stabbing incident? Here's a staple move of purereso between heavily trained veterans... Saito who did the move, who debuted back in 1990.
Feel free to blast me over this.
Posted By: Jimmy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Wow are you a tool.
He died of a HEART ATTACK! Not a botched move.
Maybe if you thought before you posted.
Posted By: idiot (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 06:40 PM
RIP
Posted By: Dwayne (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 07:14 PM
So young. Very sad
Posted By: gwpbrian (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 07:22 PM
"I read in another report, the move wasn't botched he just went into cardiac arrest. While they were doing CPR in the ring, the hushed fans then did a small Misawa chant.
The idea of fans chanting your name while you lay there dying in the ring just seems so incredibly fucked up to me. This reminds me of when Ric Flair proclaimed he'd wrestle until he'd drop dead in the ring."
What's sad is that this is pretty much how the movie The Wrestlers ends. Obviously, Rourke's character wanted to go out that way but still, I think for some guys dying in the ring isn't such a nightmare. I know Flair probably dreams about it.
Posted By: Guest#7873 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Misawa you will be missed greatly, thanks for the great matches. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Posted By: Jack (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 07:56 PM
RIP Misawa. I really enjoyed watching tapes of Misawa from All Japan in the 90's. So many great matches with Kawada, Hansen, and others. Its a shame he died in the ring like that. God bless him and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Posted By: guestwwe (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Not familair to his work, but I know that he was a legend in the sport. This is an instance where my attention will go to him alot more and I'll try to watch his greatest work.
RIP Misawa.
Posted By: gary year (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 08:42 PM
RIP Misawa...Thanks for the awesome matches...
Posted By: Guest#1826 (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 08:19 PM
RIP Misawa
Posted By: Dennis (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Like some other posters on here I wasn't overly familiar with Misawa but even I know this is sad news. Somebody earlier compared him to Bret Hart and that's high praise indeed.
"is this the first official in match fatality?"
Posted By: Drue Phoenix (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
No, check out Trish Stratus/Bradshaw vs. Jackie Gayda/Chris Nowinski from Raw a few years back. She killed any chance of her being considered a decent female wrestler.
Posted By: Zingy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 10:31 PM
He'll make a great main eventer in heaven.
RIP Misawa.
Zingy-not on this thread please
Posted By: Guest#4979 (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 12:27 AM
The Emerald Spirit lives forever.
Posted By: CanadianCrippler (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Unfortunately it was a botched back suplex what caused it. Even Misawa who was dubbed "a defensive genius" could not handle it properly. What surprised me was that they did not have any doctors for emergency. There happened to have been one among the audience who gave him CPR.
The movie, "the wrestler", was released in Japan the day he passed away in the ring. What a coincidence.
Posted By: Guest#1888 (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 01:03 AM
fuck, after landing on his head from ganso bombs, a pissy back suplex killed him. damn. RIP wrestling legend.
Posted By: Guest#7671 (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 02:21 AM
hmmm, since he died so suddenly, who takes over NOAH now? will it be a re-hash of AJPW when Giant Baba died and created an exodus that turned into NOAH? NOAH lost their tv deal and attendance is down... what's to stop say... KENTA & Marufuji from forming a new organization?
Posted By: Guest#1726 (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 02:26 AM
Meh.
Posted By: Ant-LOX (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 02:46 AM
Like some other posters on here I wasn't overly familiar with Misawa but even I know this is sad news. Somebody earlier compared him to Bret Hart and that's high praise indeed.
"is this the first official in match fatality?"
Posted By: Drue Phoenix (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
No, check out Trish Stratus/Bradshaw vs. Jackie Gayda/Chris Nowinski from Raw a few years back. She killed any chance of her being considered a decent female wrestler.
Posted By: Zingy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Zingy, frickin hilarious. Still laughing. You da man.
Posted By: appreciative (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 02:53 AM
"is this the first official in match fatality?"
Posted By: Drue Phoenix (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
No, check out Trish Stratus/Bradshaw vs. Jackie Gayda/Chris Nowinski from Raw a few years back. She killed any chance of her being considered a decent female wrestler.
Posted By: Zingy (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 10:31 PM
That is by far the second funniest thing I have ever read on here.
The funniest is all of these people who don't know or have never seen this guy wrestle pretending to give a crap.
Congrats Zingy for not being one of the phony sycophants.
Posted By: Guest#1598 (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 02:58 AM
"is this the first official in match fatality?"
Posted By: BrainBusta!!! (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 04:23 AM
So sad. RIP.
Posted By: Metalingus (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 04:57 AM
What is certain is that this was one of the most spectacular incidents that ever happened in the ring. He dedicated himself to proresu and took it to a new level. He did what he loved most and became a martyr. My hat off to him. Thanks.
Posted By: Guest#0976 (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 12:21 PM
to actually answer that fatality question.
Mike Dibiase.
Posted By: Jamal (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 02:39 PM
i heard about this from bull buchanan [of all people] He works out at gods gym in bowdon ga.
Posted By: old school fan (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 04:09 PM
A sad day in general for wrestling, not just puroresu. Obviously, the question that is coming to everybody's mind is "What about NOAH?" Before we ask that, just take a few minutes to think about Misawa, about the man who opened doors to a world that many of us would never have known otherwise, a true legend in his own regard.
Rest in Peace, Misawa. You will never be forgotten.
Posted By: Beproxsoxbro (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Epic RIP
Posted By: Verne Gagne's roomate (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Wow! Im shocked and saddened. Ironically i was playing my Virtual Pro 2 on my old N64 and using Misawa earlier today. R I P to a legend.
Posted By: Guest#4407 (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 08:50 PM
i heard about this from bull buchanan [of all people] He works out at gods gym in bowdon ga.
Posted By: old school fan (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 04:09 PM
God owns a gym? And in Georgia? Wow!
Posted By: Guest#9743 (Guest) on June 15, 2009 at 02:10 AM
i heard about this from bull buchanan [of all people] He works out at gods gym in bowdon ga.
Posted By: old school fan (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 04:09 PM
God owns a gym? And in Georgia? Wow!
Posted By: Guest#7218 (Guest) on June 15, 2009 at 02:10 AM
"And nothing of value was lost
Posted By: lol (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM"
I hope you like hell, cause you'll probably be burning there someday. You are a fucking piece of shit for saying that.
Posted By: Guest#2761 (Guest) on June 15, 2009 at 03:16 AM
"And nothing of value was lost
Posted By: lol (Guest) on June 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM"
I hope you like hell, cause you'll probably be burning there someday. You are a fucking piece of shit for saying that.
Posted By: Guest#2761 (Guest) on June 15, 2009 at 03:16 AM
Hey, hey, guest#2761, who in the world do you think you are to judge someone and say they will be going to hell. What nerve. There is only one being that can make that judgement. And apparently he owns a gym in Georgia.
Posted By: Guest#4623 (Guest) on June 15, 2009 at 09:50 AM
i heard about this from bull buchanan [of all people] He works out at gods gym in bowdon ga.
Posted By: old school fan (Guest) on June 14, 2009 at 04:09 PM
God really owns a gym in Georgia. When I heard this I was fit to be hung. From a cross as it were. Wowzaaa!
Posted By: Guest#7906 (Guest) on June 15, 2009 at 09:07 AM
ive had the honor to watch this guy wrestle live twice, watch loads of his matches. truly a legend. His hard hitting style was awesome, as is all the noah boys vince and co couldnt hold a candle. why couldnt it have been flair, why god. this is only a joke so all you nubes dont take offence like you knw the guy.
Posted By: aj hawkins (Guest) on June 16, 2009 at 08:26 PM
NOAH comes from the Biblical story of Noah's Ark.
Pro Wrestling Noah in Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Wrestling_Noah
RIP Misawa.
Posted By: Pu (Guest) on June 17, 2009 at 02:50 AM
