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“He Was My Opponent In My Debut Match” – Tributes Pour In As NJPW Legend Tadao Yasuda Passes Away
New Japan Pro-Wrestling legend Tadao Yasuda passed away on February 10, 2026. The sumo wrestler, professional wrestler, and mixed martial artist, known as the “Debt King,” was 62 years old at the time of his passing. He was found dead in his home in Tokyo, and no further details have been released about his passing […]
Early this morning, February 10, it was announced that former professional wrestler and Japanese sumo wrestler Tadao Yasuda passed away at the age of 62. According to accounts from his family, Yasuda was found dead in his Tokyo home; the cause of death is currently unknown. He was working for a security company until shortly before his death.
Pride Veteran Tadao Yasuda Passes Away at 62
Pride FC and New Japan Pro-Wrestling veteran Tadao Yasuda has passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy in both combat sports and professional wrestling. Sources state that Yasuda was born in October 1963 in Tokyo, and he first made his name in the world of sumo. He began competing from junior high school and went on to build a respected 13-year career in the sport before retiring in May 1992. His transition from sumo to professional…
Former IWGP World Champion Tadao Yasuda Dies At Age 62, Shinsuke Nakamura Pays Tribute & Reflects On NJPW Debut Against Yasuda
A Japanese pro wrestling legend has passed away. Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and longtime NJPW veteran Tadao Yasuda died at the age of 62. WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura, who made his NJPW debut against Yasuda in 2002, surfaced via social media on Tuesday to comment on the news (see post below). “Tadao Yasuda has passed away,” Nakamura wrote. “He was my opponent in my debut match, and because he had experience juggling mixed martial …
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