Former AJPW star Yutaka Yoshie has tragically passed away at the age 50. All Japan Pro Wrestling’s official Twitter account took to the social media platform and announced that he had passed away on March 10 and it happened after returning to the waiting room following a match. It has come to light that he was rushed to a hospital in Takasaki City, but he never returned home.
”[Obituary] Notice of the passing of Yutaka Yoshie”
”Yutaka Yoshie, who was participating in the Takasaki tournament held today, passed away on March 10, 2024. After Yutaka Yoshie returned to the waiting room after the game, his condition suddenly deteriorated and he was rushed to a hospital in Takasaki City, but he never returned home. We would like to remember Yutaka Yoshie’s achievements during his lifetime and pray for his soul to rest in peace. All Japan Pro Wrestling”
【訃報】吉江豊選手逝去のお知らせ
本日開催の高崎大会に出場しておりました吉江豊選手が、2024年3月10日にご逝去されました。
吉江豊選手は、試合終了後に控室に戻った後、体調が急変し、高崎市内の病院へ緊急搬送されましたが、そのまま帰らぬ人となりました。… pic.twitter.com/jhNye6s5FK
— 全日本プロレス/alljapan (@alljapan_pw) March 10, 2024
In February 1994, Yutaka Yoshie joined the New Japan Pro-Wrestling dojo. It was against Satoshi Kojima on December 9, 1994, that he made his professional wrestling debut. Sadly, in just his second match, Yoshie fractured his leg, which prevented him from competing until December 1995. He competed in a number of matches for NJPW over the years, most notably winning the IWGP Tag Team Championship in 2003 alongside Hiroshi Tanahashi.
It is noted that Yoshie encountered obstacles in spite of his successes, leaving NJPW in January 2006 to work as a freelancer. He participated in promotions like All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and Pro Wrestling Zero1, where he and Steve Corino won championships like as the NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship and the AJPW World Tag Team Championship.
Yutaka Yoshie has also competed in Pro Wrestling Noah, Muga World Pro Wrestling, and even a return to NJPW in 2008. His career showcased versatility, adapting to various wrestling styles, including a brief stint as Pink Strong Machine in NJPW.
Yoshie continued wrestling into the 2010s, achieving success in tag teams with Akebono and Shogun Okamoto. He won the NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship again in 2018. Yutaka Yoshie’s contributions spanned multiple promotions, showcasing his resilience, adaptability, and success in the world of professional wrestling.
