Today, the Puroresu world has been turned upside down. Mitsuharu Misawa has died. To most Puro fans, Misawa needs no introduction. The man wrestled for over twenty five years, first competing as the second incarnation of the Tiger Mask character. As Tiger Mask II, Misawa would face off against Dynamite Kid. Misawa would win the NWA International Jr. Heavyweight Title before moving up to the heavyweight division. In 1990, not long after wrestling Bret Hart, Misawa unmasked, and began wrestling with his real name. In June of 1990, Misawa upset Jumbo Tsuruta in a singles match, skyrocketing his career. Two months later, Misawa accidentally KOd Masanobu Fuchi with a Flying Elbow Strike, solidifying his Elbows as legit finishing moves. In September of that year, he faced Jumbo in a rematch. This time, the veteran was prepared, and defeated Misawa. A few months later, he would once again meet Jumbo, this time for the Triple Crown Title. After three devastating Backdrop Suplexes, Jumbo was once again victorious. However, in 1992, history was made. Misawa faced off against Stan Hansen, and defeated him after a massive Elbow Strike, winning the Triple Crown Title. This would prove to be a very historic reign as champion, as 1993 would be the only year that the Triple Crown didn’t change hands. 1994 was just as grand. He would defeat Kawada in a Triple Crown defense in June, a match which is still heralded as the greatest of all time. Misawa then formed a tag team with Kenta …
Tags: Misawa, Mitsuharu, Moves
