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[Juicy Bob]

Sad news.

http://www.wwe.com/article/mr-fuji-passes-away?sf34531954=1

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 over 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.

 

[Lightning Count]

Welp, got fond memories of his days teaming with Mr Saito.

RIP

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Per the WWE twitter

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/769961966005788672?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

 

[GhostWriter24]

Sad. I remember him carrying out the Japanese flag for Yokozuna.

 

[Lightning Count]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1270836

 

[delSai]

RIP :/

 

[HeisenbergLannister]

Aw man.

R.I.P. Mr. Fuji

 

[SlipperyFishes]

Awww damn

 

[Rhaknar]

RIP

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

RIP

who's going to slip laxatives in wrestlers coffee now?

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

Sad. I remember him carrying out the Japanese flag for Yokozuna.

Wasn't Yokozuna Hawaiian anyway?

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Wasn't Yokozuna Hawaiian anyway?

Dude was born in California

 

[Sanjuro]

RIP

Mr. Fuji on Conan O'Brien

 

[Indelible]

RIP to one of the greatest managers ever.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Damn Fuji was 82? Still sad. RIP.

 

[illmatic22]

R.I.P.

 

[DeathyBoy]

Wasn't Yokozuna Hawaiian anyway?

Don't break kayfabe bruh.

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

One of the best managers of all time. RIP.

 

[Jezbollah]

Very sad news. Loved him with the Orient Express, Demolition and Yokozuna.

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

RIP, he became such an entertaining character in his retirement and run as a manager. Need to watch some Fuji Vice.

Damn Fuji was 82? Still sad. RIP.

81 but last we saw him I think was at the WWE Hall of Fame and I thought he was looking pretty rough and that was nine years ago. He was in a wheel chair though I guess that was due to having a lot of trouble with his knees. Honestly I thought he was in his 90s at this point.

 

[Savitar]

He was such a great heel manager in the day.

Dude owned the role.

 

[Horseress]

wut

EDIT: they changed it pretty quickly

Anyway, RIP

 

[bjork]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK1T5wrDikA

how about that time Fuji beat Mr.Perfect

 

[nicanica]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK1T5wrDikA

how about that time Fuji beat Mr.Perfect

Was Mr. Fuji a heel at the time or was he being bood because of the color of his...eyes.

 

[Sephzilla]

RIP

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

RIP

wut

EDIT: they changed it pretty quickly

Anyway, RIP

Mr. Fuji will investigate.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Fuji had such dapper attire, a memorable manager for that alone as well as the storyline cause of the infamous Hogan title win at WM9.
RIP.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1270836

I'm being sent in an infinite loop!

 

[LakeEarth]

RIP, loved that guy.

 

[CountAntonius]

Damn. Rest In Peace.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Orient Express.... so sad =/