Mitsuhara Misawa passes away

[MattMoses]

PRO WRESTLING NOAH FOUNDER MITSUHARU MISAWA PASSES AWAY AFTER IN-RING MISHAP
by Mike Johnson @ 10:32 AM on 6/13/2009

I am extremely saddened to report that one of the greatest in-ring workers of the modern age and the founder of Pro Wrestling NOAH, Mitsuhau Misawa died earlier this morning (tonight in Japan) following an in-ring accident stemming from a suplex.

We will have more shortly.

http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=39367&p=1

 

[HBK-aholic]

Wow that's horrible. You never actually think of people dying in the ring.

 

[The Hiphopapotamus]

He will be missed.RIP.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

That's a surprise. Won't be seeing that match with Muta now.

 

[X]

Jesus Christ. This is awful. A true innovator has passed away, RIP.

 

[Cena's Little Helper]

I don't think words can express how shocked and sad I am right now. Not only one of my favorite wrestlers, but arguably the greatest of all time.

 

[OIL]

Man, that's tragic. RIP.

 

[klunderbunker]

Good to see that we're just now hearing this breaking news. Thank you WZ.

 

[Blade]

Wow... That's terrible.
I know it sounds bad, but it's so wierd that the person who passes away is the biggest star of the company... It's just crazy...
RIP Misawa-san. I'll always love his matches with Kenta.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

that sucks

 

[It's...Baylariat!]

So, so tragic. Some of the best matches I've ever seen had Misawa in them. Misawa and Kobashi's matches were legendary. RIP, Misawa.

 

[Shadowmancer]

I don't know how to put it into words.

 

[NSL]

R.I.P. Misawa...

 

[The Dewbliners]

All I can say is "Wow!" I've always loved Misawa's work, loved his matches with Kobashi, and was looking forward to a match or two with Muta. I'm deeply sorry to his friends and family for the loss.

 

[JenovasWitness]

A true innovator in the ring and a valued and honorable man. RIP.

 

[kingdirrtysouth1]

I only saw a little of him wrestling on youtube, but I know he is considered one of greatest of all time! I feel for his family & it's sad they the world of pro wrestling lost another! R.I.P!

 

[klunderbunker]

I was surprised that it made the main page of ESPN.com.

 

[jmt225]

Did anyone notice Punk's wrist tape said Misawa tonight?

Makes me proud to be a CM Punk fan.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

He had E.D. on his wrist every November as well. The longer his career goes he'll probably have a weekly name.