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Family Of Antonio Inoki To Attend AEW WrestleDream This Sunday
All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan confirmed during the pre-AEW WrestleDream media call on Tuesday that the family of Antonio Inoki will be in attendance for this Sunday’s AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Khan said that he put the date away in his mind when Inoki passed away last Continue Reading »
Antonio Inoki Statue Unveiled In Yokohama, Japan
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that a statue honoring the late Antonio Inoki, founder of the promotion, was unveiled at the Sojiji Temple in Tsurumi, Yokohama, Japan marking the first anniversary of Inoki’s passing. The statue was made to 110% percent of Inoki’s living size, while Kazuchika Okada acted as the model for the statue’s Continue Reading »
Antonio Inoki Movie Currently In Development
New Japan Pro Wrestling revealed during today’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 event that an Antonio Inoki movie is currently in development. Inoki, the founder of New Japan Pro Wrestling, passed away back in October 2022 at the age of 79.
NJPW Reveal Antonio Inoki Was Named Honorary Lifetime Chairman Prior To His Passing
New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Notice Regarding Antonio Inoki and New Japan Pro-Wrestling New Japan Pro-Wrestling wishes once again to express profound grief at the passing of founder Antonio Inoki, and our deepest sympathies to fans, family and friends. As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, and to celebrate Antonio Inoki’s role Continue Reading »
WWE Issue Statement On The Passing Of Antonio Inoki
WWE sent out the following: WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki passes away WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki. One of the key figures in the history of Japanese wrestling, Antonio Inoki was among the most respected men in sports-entertainment and a bona fide legend in Continue Reading »
New Japan Pro Wrestling Founder Antonio Inoki Passes Away Aged 79; NJPW Issue Statement
New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: In Memoriam: Antonio Inoki (1943-2022) Antonio Inoki, founder of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, wrestler, promoter, politician and social activist, has died after a battle with amyloidosis. He was 79. Inoki was born in Yokohama in 1943. Relocating with his family to Brazil at age 13, the promising athlete Continue Reading »
Legendary Japanese Wrestler Umanosuke “Mr.Ito” Ueda Passes Away Aged 71
It is with deep sadness to report that Umanosuke Ueda, better known under the name of Mr. Ito, a manager and tag team partner of Tiger Jeet Singh, passed away earlier today in Japan at the age of 71. Ueda made a career for himself in Japan as a top heel in the 70’s and Continue Reading »