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R.I.P Hirokei Takahara
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.
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#2 |
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This is a huge loss. His feud with Shinjo Takaya in 1985 was legendary. I think he may have rassled Bobby Jaggers once. RIP.
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Yeah I recall All Japan doing a North American tour around that time. I believe Takahara was trained by legendary Puroseau trainer Nobohiro Yamahashi.
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![]() This is my fav photo of him. So sad. |
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I remember that match. It was at the Nagasaki Dome if I remember
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Remember when he wrestled Stan Hansen for the IWGP strap back in 88. What a brutal war.
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Yeah I was pretty shocked when Terry Gordy interfered.
DLVH you must have some memories. You're the book on this. |
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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.
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I thought DLVH made this thread when I saw it.
Jesus, he's going to be devastated when he finds out. Poor little buddy. |
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A member of the original UWF roster in Japan back in '84 if I remember correctly. So sad. RIP.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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Is he the shoot fighter that concussed Benoit?
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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.
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#23 |
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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.
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Quote:
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#25 |
Narc stole my star
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Is he the guy who fought Don Frye in PRIDE?
Sick fight |
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DLVH84 is probably still checking his archives
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#27 |
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This was so sad
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RIP SABU
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#29 |
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lol I actually thought this was real for a minute until I reallzed Shisen was posting and saw my own replies.
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#30 |
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err... I mean yeah this was devastating
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I still haven't gotten over this.
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Oh shit never mind thought this was a Bobby Jaggers thread.
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#33 |
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#34 |
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Lol I miss DLVH84. He was a trip.
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#35 |
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DLVH was a great poster. He was bullied off the forums by TERRORIST mods
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#36 |
I believe in Joe Hendry
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mod elections
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#37 |
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I dont get the troll here
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