Close Menu
  • HOME
  • WWE NEWS
  • AEW NEWS
  • LIVE EVENTS
  • NJPW NEWS
  • UFC NEWS
  • RATINGS
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
Facebook Instagram YouTube X (Twitter) Threads
Facebook Instagram YouTube X (Twitter)
The Spotlight
  • HOME
  • WWE
  • AEW
  • UFC
  • NJPW
  • Live Events
  • Ratings
The Spotlight
Home » INDIE News » Antonio Inoki Passed Away At 79, Wrestling World Comments On Inoki’s Death

Antonio Inoki Passed Away At 79, Wrestling World Comments On Inoki’s Death

By The Spotlight StaffOctober 1, 20223 Mins Read
Antonio Inoki Passed Away At 79 Wrestling World Comments On Inokis Death
Photo Credit: WWE

Antonio Inoki was a legendary pro wrestler in Japan. Inoki has been considered Vince McMahon in the land of the rising Sun. He was a Japanese pro wrestler, a wrestling promoter, a martial artist, and a politician as well.

Yahoo Japan reported that Antonio Inoki passed away on October 1st at the age of 79 in his home. The exact reason for Inoki’s death is not revealed yet.

Former professional wrestler Antonio Inoki (real name Kanji Inoki), who served two terms as a member of the House of Councilors, died at his home on the 1st. he was 79 years old.

The Japanese Legend began his wrestling career in Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance in the 1960s. He was released from the promotion in 1971. Inoki then started his own wrestling promotion called New Japan Pro Wrestling in 1972. Antonio Inoki’s popularity rose after his match against Boxer Muhammad Ali in 1976. He then entered into politics in 1989. His first political term ended in 1995. Inoki was re-elected to the Japanese House of Councillors in 2013 and served until 2019.

Antonio Inoki competed in a match against Ric Flair for two shows in North Korea in 1995 and it was the largest fan attendance for wrestling shows in pro wrestling history.

Antonio Inoki contributed so much to pro wrestling and he trained many wrestlers including Akira Maeda, Bad News Allen, Brian Adams, First Tiger Mask, Heddi Karaoui, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Inoki was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010 which Inoki truly deserved.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling is deeply saddened at the passing of our founder, Antonio Inoki.

His achievements, both in professional wrestling and the global community are without parallel and will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts are with Inoki’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/n8zA9hj78e

— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 1, 2022

WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki.https://t.co/rHmdY8cdvi

— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022

.@IMPACTWrestling would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Antonio Inoki. We are saddened to learn of his passing and know his legacy will live forever. pic.twitter.com/acCxKxDNK7

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 1, 2022

The National Wrestling Alliance sends its condolences to the friends and family of pro wrestling pioneer Antonio Inoki.

An NWA Tag Team and United National Champion and most importantly, a legend that will forever be remembered in our business and beyond. pic.twitter.com/sqyG8Y26QC

— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2022

One of the most important figures in the history of our business, and a man who embodied the term “fighting spirit.” The legacy of WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki will live on forever.

— Triple H (@TripleH) October 1, 2022

RIP Antonio Inoki, a pioneer in the pro wrestling industry. Inoki’s influence and his achievements will live on forever in the wrestling world; he’s an inspiration to all of the dreamers. Thank you sir.

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) October 1, 2022

お疲れ様でございました🙏#燃える闘魂 #アントニオ猪木 pic.twitter.com/sFADReF0aY

— Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) October 1, 2022

We send our deepest condolences to Antonio Inoki’s family and friends. Thank You for everything Inoki.

Follow on Google News
Share. Copy Link Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Reddit VKontakte Telegram
Previous ArticleHealth Update On Randy Orton’s Severe Back Injury
Next Article Gunther Defended His Intercontinental Title After SmackDown Went Off Air
The Spotlight Staff
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

TheSpotlightNews.com provides the latest professional wrestling news, WWE premium live event results, AEW pay-per-view results, and UFC pay-per-view/Fight Night results.

MORE FROM THE SPOTLIGHT

WWE Creative Plan For CM Punk After Returning To RAW

November 28, 2023

Triple H Reportedly Didn’t Attend For Last Night’s WWE RAW

November 28, 2023

WWE Cut Short CM Punk’s Promo On RAW

November 28, 2023

Mark Henry Sends Stern Warning To Stars Upset About CM Punk’s WWE Return

November 27, 2023
Notifications
Notify of
guest
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

TRENDING 🔥

Mark Henry Sends Stern Warning To Stars Upset About CM Punk’s WWE Return

November 27, 2023

Tony Khan Refuses To Talk About CM Punk’s Return At WWE Survivor Series

November 27, 2023

Young Bucks Reportedly Finished Up With Being The Elite

November 25, 2023

QT Marshall Announces He’s Leaving AEW Due To Company Heading In Different Direction

November 28, 2023

Finn Balor Fires Back At CM Punk Fan After WWE Survivor Series

November 27, 2023

More Details On QT Marshall’s Departure From AEW

November 28, 2023

WWE Creative Plan For CM Punk After Returning To RAW

November 28, 2023

Seth Rollins Responds To CM Punk Chants At WWE Live Event

November 27, 2023

AEW Dynamite Viewership & Demo Rating For November 22nd, 2023

November 28, 2023

WWE Live Holiday Tour Results: Peoria, Illinois – November 26th, 2023

November 27, 2023
Facebook Instagram YouTube X (Twitter) Reddit Threads RSS
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Disclaimer
© 2023 The Spotlight All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

wpDiscuz