Mr. Fuji | |
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Birth name | Harry Masayoshi Fujiwara |
Born | Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii[1] | May 4, 1934
Died | August 28, 2016 Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.[2] | (aged 82)
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Mr. Fujiwara[1] Shintaro Fuji[1] Mr. Fuji[1][3] |
Billed height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[3] |
Billed weight | 270 lb (122 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Osaka, Japan[3] |
Trained by | Nick Bockwinkel |
Debut | 1962[4] |
Retired | 1996[4] |
Harry Masayoshi Fujiwara (May 4, 1934 – August 28, 2016)[5] was an American professional wrestler, actor and manager, known professionally by his ring name Mr. Fuji (or Master Fuji to his protégés).[6] He was famous for often throwing salt in the eyes of fan favorite wrestlers. Notable wrestlers and tag teams managed by him include Don Muraco, Yokozuna and Demolition.