A farewell party for former professional wrestler Antonio Inoki, who passed away in October last year, was held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on the 7th, and many fans and people who had exchanges regretted saying goodbye.
Born in Yokohama, Antonio Inoki entered the world of professional wrestling at the age of 17, attracting fans with numerous famous wrestling matches. .
He also had a wide range of activities such as making use of his own personal connections as a member of the Diet, but died last October at the age of 79 due to heart failure.
On the 7th, Mr. Inoki's farewell party was held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, and while about 4,800 attendees mourned, the mourning gong was rung 10 times.
Tatsuji Fujinami "My Eternal Master and Immortal Hero"
Then, people who were close to him gave their condolences, and one of them, professional wrestler Tatsuji Fujinami, said, "My life changed drastically when I met you. We practiced together, teamed up and sometimes fought. , My eternal mentor and immortal hero. Please come visit me at the ring from time to time. I am always waiting for your return.”
In addition, Mr. Ichiro Furudate, who was in charge of commentating Mr. Inoki's match, praised, "Various stories were born in Ms. Inoki's match. I will continue to talk about Ms. Inoki."
After that, a flower offering was held, and attendees parted by throwing red flowers into the ring set up in the center of the venue.