R.I.P Hirokei Takahara

[Bad News Gertner]

Just heard that former FMW and All Japan Wrestler Hirokei Takahra passed away at the age of 57 from a massive stroke. He had some great feuds over the years and was the innovator of the Rice Bomb. I know DLVH is going to be very upset by this.

[Shisen Kopf]

This is a huge loss. His feud with Shinjo Takaya in 1985 was legendary. I think he may have rassled Bobby Jaggers once. RIP.

[Bad News Gertner]

Yeah I recall All Japan doing a North American tour around that time. I believe Takahara was trained by legendary Puroseau trainer Nobohiro Yamahashi.

[Shisen Kopf]

http://shinpaideshou.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/giant-baba.jpg?w=270&h=266

This is my fav photo of him. So sad.

[Bad News Gertner]

I remember that match. It was at the Nagasaki Dome if I remember

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

:'( one of my all time faves

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Remember when he wrestled Stan Hansen for the IWGP strap back in 88. What a brutal war.

[Bad News Gertner]

Yeah I was pretty shocked when Terry Gordy interfered.

DLVH you must have some memories. You're the book on this.

[Shisen Kopf]

Remember when he wrestled Stan Hansen for the IWGP strap back in 88. What a brutal war.

Legendary match. Good one to remember.

[Shisen Kopf]

Yeah I was pretty shocked when Terry Gordy interfered.

DLVH you must have some memories. You're the book on this.

I can't wait for his stories. He's the biggest jap fan here.

[Bad News Gertner]

His career seemed to take a rough turn when he joined FMW and started feuding with Mr.Pogo. that was a rough style. Lots of blood spilled.

[Shadrick]

I thought DLVH made this thread when I saw it.

Jesus, he's going to be devastated when he finds out. Poor little buddy.

[#1-norm-fan]

A member of the original UWF roster in Japan back in '84 if I remember correctly. So sad. RIP.

[Lock Jaw]

http://i.imgur.com/PFISe.gif

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

There was also that run he had with the AWA championship when the AWA was doing interpromotional stuff with Japan, him and Bockwinkle had an epic technical affair. A little slower compared to Japanese standards, but a psychological masterpiece. Bockwinkel's work on the knee was particularly astounding.

[Bad News Gertner]

I remember that. That was around the infamous AWA title run of Otto Wanz of the CWA. I have to think Gagne basically screwed Takahara out of the title right there.

I'm planning on burying my limited edition Takahara figure in my backyard today.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Which Takahara action figure did you have? I had the knife edge chop action Takahara released in 1991 but always wanted the spinning heel action Takahara released a year and 2 months earlier.

[Shisen Kopf]

I didn't have the action figure but I had his sushi making kit. His fav sushi was the spicy tuna roll and that was also the name of his turnbuckle dive. RIP.

[YOUR Hero]

Is he the shoot fighter that concussed Benoit?

[Hanso Amore]

I never realized how big this guy was. Like I saw a few tapes with him on them, and thought he was pretty good, just didnt realize the depth of his career.

[Blitz]

Is he the shoot fighter that concussed Benoit?
Nah that was Miroki Yamamoto.

[Sixx]

I didn't have the action figure but I had his sushi making kit. His fav sushi was the spicy tuna roll and that was also the name of his turnbuckle dive. RIP.

I thought it was the name of his double-team move with Miroki Yamamoto.

Still, RIP.

[Shisen Kopf]

BREAKING NEWS: I've just received word that Hirokei Takahara was reported as dead is still alive. He didn't have a stroke. It was his brother (Piston Honda) that passed away. The toyko daily news reported that b/c Japanese look alike this kind of thing happens all the time.

[MoFo]

Is he the guy who fought Don Frye in PRIDE?

Sick fight

[Bad News Gertner]

DLVH84 is probably still checking his archives

[Shisen Kopf]

This was so sad

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

lol I actually thought this was real for a minute until I reallzed Shisen was posting and saw my own replies.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

err... I mean yeah this was devastating

[Rammsteinmad]

I still haven't gotten over this. :(

[Rammsteinmad]

Oh shit never mind thought this was a Bobby Jaggers thread.

[Destor]

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[DAMN iNATOR]

This was so sad

I know. RIP. He will be missed long time. :'(:wavesad:

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol I miss DLVH84. He was a trip.

[Shisen Kopf]

DLVH was a great poster. He was bullied off the forums by TERRORIST mods

[owenbrown]

mod elections

[Shisen Kopf]

BREAKING NEWS: I've just received word that Hirokei Takahara was reported as dead is still alive. He didn't have a stroke. It was his brother (Piston Honda) that passed away. The toyko daily news reported that b/c Japanese look alike this kind of thing happens all the time.

#FAKENEWS before we even knew about fakenews

[Destor]

I dont get the troll here