Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda
Born (1972-05-17)May 17, 1972
Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan[1]
Died April 19, 2000(2000-04-19) (aged 27)
Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan
Professional wrestling career
Billed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Billed weight 227 lb (103 kg)
Trained by Masayoshi Motegi
Debut March 20th, 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.

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]

In Wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

References

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