Antonio Inoki has passed away

[Alexa]

Probably a mistranslation or mistake by the article being quoted where they listed birth name instead

Ah, true. I happened to think about that because he did this back in 2012 so that took me off guard.

 

[Chris]

 

[Barry Poppins]

Holy shit what the fuck!?

 

[Chris]

 

[Zany Clowny]

awesome life RIP

 

[Crash]

RIP...

 

[Baldrick]

Ahh sad news indeed, his legacy will live on. RIP Inoki.

 

[FatBagzJones]

Rarely that 1 person has soo much influence on 2 different sports (in Antonio's case pro wrestling and MMA). Founding one of the best wrestling promotions ever, that stood test of time and having. And that, not being enough having exhibition bout with Ali, viewed by 1.4 billion viewers worldwide, that had massively influence for MMA. A truly once in a lifetime personality.

R.I.P Mr. Inoki

 

[Chris]

 

[Chris]

 

[Alexa]

 

[FatBagzJones]

 

[Cwalker]

RIP to one of wrestling’s biggest names and influencers

 

[FatBagzJones]

Antonio Inoki is named Honorary Lifetime Chairman of NJPW

Notice Regarding Antonio Inoki and New Japan Pro-Wrestling | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING

New Japan Pro-Wrestling wishes once again to express profound grief at the passing of founder Antonio Inoki, and our deepest sympathies to fans, family and friends. As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, and to celebrate Antonio InokiR...

www.njpw1972.com

 

[Chris]

Antonio Inoki is named Honorary Lifetime Chairman of NJPW

Notice Regarding Antonio Inoki and New Japan Pro-Wrestling | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING

New Japan Pro-Wrestling wishes once again to express profound grief at the passing of founder Antonio Inoki, and our deepest sympathies to fans, family and friends. As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, and to celebrate Antonio InokiR...

www.njpw1972.com

Damn it says he accepted the honor last month and they were gonna make it official publicly next Monday