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King Koopa
He's just a Sexy Kurt
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Post by 67 more on Oct 14, 2022 2:47:17 GMT -5
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Post by AwamoriRock on Oct 14, 2022 2:54:20 GMT -5
36 is tragically young. I know it was talked about him having some health issues, but after retiring from wrestling he did a RIZIN appearance, became pretty active with a bodybuilding/fitness YouTube channel, and was a popular regular at Muscle Girls bar in Tokyo. The news so far says that he felt poorly, called an ambulance and his condition worsened at the hospital.
I thought the guy had the world in front of him as a Young Lion and a big it factor. So young, RIP.
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Mozenrath
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Foppery and Whim
Speedy Speed Boy
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 14, 2022 3:47:35 GMT -5
I always thought he really stood out and had a great look. It really sucked that the head injury retired him because he seemed to have potential. Dying that young, too, is always tragic. Goddamn....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2022 4:58:03 GMT -5
Posted in the main thread bit to reiterate, such a tragedy for anyone to die that young. He odd such old school, OTT wrestler charisma. Dude had IT. Such a shame. I was never clear why he left New Japan, was it injury based? In any case RIP to a hell of a talent.
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chrom
Backup Wench
Master of the rare undecuple post
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Post by chrom on Oct 14, 2022 5:00:39 GMT -5
Tragic, he had all the makings of a big star
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 14, 2022 8:08:46 GMT -5
RIP. He def leaped out at you when he appeared and looks like he could had something as he progressed but it was cut short with the concussion and now he is gone at such a young age
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Post by Alice Syndrome on Oct 14, 2022 8:31:01 GMT -5
RIP. He def leaped out at you when he appeared and looks like he could had something as he progressed but it was cut short with the concussion and now he is gone at such a young age Yeah, he still managed to look distinct, even as a Young Boy |
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Post by EZ: Brainy Bae on Oct 14, 2022 9:47:12 GMT -5
Such a shame. Hadn't thought about him in years but I remember him always standing out in those Young Lion matches. Hadn't heard about the concussion.
RIP
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Mochi Lone Wolf
Fry's dog Seymour
Development through Destruction.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Oct 14, 2022 10:14:41 GMT -5
That is beyond tragic on so many levels. He seemed to have been on his way to bring the next huge star.
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Convoy
El Dandy
Rusev admits to being a sex addict to large applause.
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Post by Convoy on Oct 14, 2022 10:16:11 GMT -5
The guy was set to have a rocket strapped to him, and with his age as a young lion, you would’ve expected to see him as a major player right now. I was hoping Kitamura would see big things when he got back from excursion. Unfortunately, it was one bad turn after another until he was gone from the company, never even making it to excursion.
All that being said, that is a tragically young age to pass. It seemed to be very sudden as well. O-Khan’s tribute was how I found out, and very few must be taking it so hard. He was already paying homage to Kitamura since his return with the mouthpiece.
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chrom
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Post by chrom on Oct 14, 2022 10:24:51 GMT -5
The guy was set to have a rocket strapped to him, and with his age as a young lion, you would’ve expected to see him as a major player right now. I was hoping Kitamura would see big things when he got back from excursion. Unfortunately, it was one bad turn after another until he was gone from the company, never even making it to excursion. All that being said, that is a tragically young age to pass. It seemed to be very sudden as well. O-Khan’s tribute was how I found out, and very few must be taking it so hard. He was already paying homage to Kitamura since his return with the mouthpiece. He had all the skills and he was looking like he could become The Japanese Goldberg as he was doing The Spear and Jackhammer. Despite being a Young Lion, he looked like he could win against anyone on the roster.
Must be real hard for O-Khan, they were training partners and entered the Dojo and graduated at the same time.
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XIII
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by XIII on Oct 14, 2022 10:30:16 GMT -5
Just from looking at pics of him I’d guess that it had something to do with a steroid/PED related heart issue. Anytime someone’s traps are that high and deltoids are that rounded it’s a huge giveaway.
Regardless. RIP. 36 is way too young to go.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2022 14:09:20 GMT -5
The guy was set to have a rocket strapped to him, and with his age as a young lion, you would’ve expected to see him as a major player right now. I was hoping Kitamura would see big things when he got back from excursion. Unfortunately, it was one bad turn after another until he was gone from the company, never even making it to excursion. All that being said, that is a tragically young age to pass. It seemed to be very sudden as well. O-Khan’s tribute was how I found out, and very few must be taking it so hard. He was already paying homage to Kitamura since his return with the mouthpiece. I hadn't even clocked until today that O'Khans mouthpiece was a nod to Kitamura. Its sweet. |
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Post by Cyno on Oct 14, 2022 14:12:35 GMT -5
Only 36? Jesus. RIP.
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