Kazuo Sakurada
Kazuo Sakurada (桜田 一男, Sakurada Kazuo, September 26, 1948 – January 11, 2020), better known as Mr. Sakurada, The Dragonmaster, and as the Japanese version of Kendo Nagasaki (ケンドー・ナガサキ), was a Japanese professional wrestler. He was best known for his work in Stampede Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance, and World Championship Wrestling.[7]
| Kazuo Sakurada | |
|---|---|
| Ring name(s) | |
| Billed height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Billed weight | 119 kg (262 lb) |
| Born | September 26, 1948 Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Died | January 11, 2020 (aged 71) Chiba, Chiba, Japan |
| Debut | June 21, 1971 |
| Retired | July 7, 2000 |
On January 11, 2020, Sakurada died at age 71 due to arrhythmia.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Oliver, Greg. Wrestling world mourns Kendo Nagasaki, LA Parka. Slam Sports (January 12, 2020). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ↑ Ocampo, Ernesto. A los 71 años falleció Kazuo Sakurada "Kendo Nagasaki" (in es). Súper Luchas (January 12, 2020). Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Mr. Sakurada. CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Rambo Sakurada. CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Dream Machine. CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Great Kendo. CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Hart, Bret. Bret Hart's Calgary Sun column for February 20, 2004 (February 20, 2004).
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave. Daily Update: Kazuo Sakurada passes away, Saudia Arabia, Rich Swann. Wrestling Observer Newsletter (January 12, 2020). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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