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Mitsuharu Misawa (三沢 光晴, Misawa Mitsuharu, June 18, 1962 – June 13, 2009) was a Japanese professional wrestler and promoter. He is primarily known for his 18-year stint with All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), and for forming Pro Wrestling Noah in 2000.
- Mitsuharu Misawa – Wrestling Dreams and Triumphs
- Noah – A Second Life in Wrestling For Mitsuharu Misawa
- The Death of Mitsuhiro Misawa
- The Legacy of Mitsuharu Misawa
Born in Yubari, Hokkaido, on June 18th, 1962, but raised in Koshiyaga, Saitama, Mitsuharu Misawa dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. He planned on embarking on this journey after Junior High, but his parents pleaded he concentrate on his studies. A reluctant Misawa attended Ashikaga-Kodai High School in Tochigi, Prefecture, where he met fu...
When Giant Baba died on January 1st, 1999, Misawa succeeded him as company president because of his rank, only to be removed on May 28th, 2000, after Misawa disagreed with Baba’s widow Motoko over the direction of the company. One month later, on June 13th, Misawa led a mass exodus, leaving AJPW without a roster and establishing a promotion of his ...
On June 13th, 2009, Mitsuhiro Misawa teamed with Go Shiozaki against GHC Tag Team Champions Akitoshi Saito and Bison Smith. After receiving a belly-to-back suplex from Saito, Misawa remained motionless on the mat, proving that even the most basic move can turn into tragedyin wrestling. After sensing the gravity of the situation, referee Shuichi Nis...
Mitsuharu Misawa, nicknamed "The Emerald Warrior," will forever be heralded as a legend of the sport — as someone who always raised his game to the highest level. The 5-time Triple Crown Champion cannot be ignored when talking about the greatest of all time. Fans will say he died performing in the ring, doing what he loved. But do his widow and two...
Mitsuharu Misawa wrestled mainly undercard matches from his debut in 1981 to early 1984, before being sent on a foreign excursion to Mexico. While in Mexico, Mitsuharu Misawa began to improve upon his aerial skills thanks to help from some of Mexico’s finest luchadores.
Mitsuharu Misawa. Also known as Tiger Mask, Kamikaze Misawa. Overview. News and Rumors. Articles. Career. Career highlights. Titles. Matches.
Mitsuharu Misawa, (June 18, 1962 - June 13, 2009) was a Japanese professional wrestler. He became famous working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was Tiger Mask II, but unmasked himself in a match (In favor of Giant Baba to push him the superstardom).
Jun 14, 2009 · Wrestling legend Mitsuharu Misawa passes. "On behalf of WWE, we were deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Mitsuharu Misawa. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans. Misawa will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in Japan," said John Laurinaitis, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations.
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Jun 13, 2009 · Mitsuharu Misawa (三沢 光晴) was born in Yubari, Hokkaido, Japan on June 18, 1962. He died on June 13, 2009 at the age of 46. He was the founder of Pro Wrestling NOAH, and is known for being one of AJPW's Four Heavenly Pillars in the 1990s, which had tremendous influence on indie wrestlers abroad in the Anglosphere for years after.
