WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Fuji Passes Away at the Age of 82

The wrestling world has lost a legend.

We are saddened to report that Harry Fujiwara, better known to the wrestling world as Mr. Fuji, passed away earlier this morning. He was 82.

Below is the official article from WWE.com, outlining his storied career:

Fuji spent more than 30 years entertaining fans worldwide as both an in-ring competitor and one of WWE’s greatest managers. A five-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, Fuji was infamous for keeping small bags of salt in his tights which he would throw into his opponents’ eyes.

After retiring from the ring, Fuji managed a litany of WWE’s most feared Superstars, such as George “The Animal” Steele, Kamala, Killer Khan, Demolition, The Powers of Pain, Yokozuna and most notably, “Magnificent” Don Muraco.

With Muraco, Fuji treated WWE fans to the classic Fuji Vice, Fuji General, Fuji Bandito and Fuji Chan series. These series were ahead of their time because spoofing successful television shows as they tried to break into Hollywood was the epitome of sports-entertainment.

His career will be remembered by different generations for different reasons but Mr. Fuji, whether as a Superstar or manager, is one of the most entertaining performers in the history of WWE.

We at Wrestling Rumors extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.

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