WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Fuji passes away

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WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Harry Fujiwara, known to WWE fans as Mr. Fuji, passed away this morning at the age of 82.

Fuji spent more than 30 years entertaining fans worldwide as both an in-ring competitor and one of WWE’s greatest managers. A five-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, Fuji was infamous for keeping small bags of salt in his tights which he would throw into his opponents’ eyes.

After retiring from the ring, Fuji managed a litany of WWE’s most feared Superstars, such as George “The Animal” Steele, Kamala, Killer Khan, Demolition, The Powers of Pain, Yokozuna and most notably, “Magnificent” Don Muraco.

With Muraco, Fuji treated WWE fans to the classic Fuji Vice, Fuji General, Fuji Bandito and Fuji Chan series. These series were ahead of their time because spoofing successful television shows as they tried to break into Hollywood was the epitome of sports-entertainment.

His career will be remembered by different generations for different reasons but Mr. Fuji, whether as a Superstar or manager, is one of the most entertaining performers in the history of WWE.

WWE extends its condolences to Fujiwara’s family, friends and fans.
This is a sad day for the world of professional wresting. We'll never see the likes of Fuji again.
 
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Son of a bitch....R.I.P to an all time great.
 

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for fuck sake man, guys are dropping like flys.

Thanks for the memories Fuji.
 

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Such bad news to hear

Do you smell what Tap a Talk is cooking?
 

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Sad another wrestlers gone but 82 ain't bad. R.I.P. Fuji.
 

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Sad news indeed, but it's somewhat comforting that he died (presumably naturally) at an old age and he's not yet another name to add to the list of 'died too soon' due to bad habits etc.