Kazuo Sakurada
| Kazuo Sakurada | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 26, 1948 Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Died | January 11, 2020 (aged 71) Chiba, Chiba, Japan |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | |
| Billed height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Billed weight | 119 kg (262 lb) |
| Debut | June 21, 1971 |
| Retired | July 7, 2000 |
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]
On January 11, 2020, Sakurada died at age 71 due to arrhythmia.[8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Oliver, Greg (January 12, 2020). "Wrestling world mourns Kendo Nagasaki, LA Parka". Slam Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ↑ Ocampo, Ernesto (January 12, 2020). "A los 71 años falleció Kazuo Sakurada "Kendo Nagasaki"". Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Mr. Sakurada". CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Rambo Sakurada". CageMatch. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Dream Machine". CageMatch. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Great Kendo". CageMatch. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Hart, Bret (February 20, 2004). "Bret Hart's Calgary Sun column for February 20, 2004". Archived from the original on April 7, 2005.
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave (January 12, 2020). "Daily Update: Kazuo Sakurada passes away, Saudia Arabia, Rich Swann". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 12, 2020.