06/15/2009: Michinoku Pro referree Ted Tanabe dies of Heart Attack at age 46
I have just learned the sad news that one of my favorite people in this business, Ted Tanabe died of a heart attack while working on an Osaka Pro Wrestling show this weekend.
Ted was the best referee I have ever been in the ring with, and a great friend who helped me out alot during my first few years in my Japanese wrestling career.
Ted will be deeply missed.
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06/15/2009: Mitsuharu Misawa passes away
Everyone at ChadCollyer.com was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of wrestling's true legends, Mitsuharu Misawa. We've changed the color of the site in memoriam to 'Green Destiny,' as he was known.
Misawa was an innovator and tireless worker in the ring. If you've never watched him perform, we encourage you to learn more about his life and career. He will be greatly missed by fans the world over.
I have just learned the sad news that one of my favorite people in this business, Ted Tanabe died of a heart attack while working on an Osaka Pro Wrestling show this weekend.
Everyone at ChadCollyer.com was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of wrestling's true legends, Mitsuharu Misawa. We've changed the color of the site in memoriam to 'Green Destiny,' as he was known.