AJPW’s Taishin Nagao Passes Away Aged 21
An All Japan Pro Wrestling talent has tragically passed away at age 21.
An All Japan Pro Wrestling talent has tragically passed away at age 21.
On September 7th All Japan Pro Wrestling would announce that one of their talents, Taishin Nagao had passed away at the age of 21. In the promotions official statement on the matter, they would confirm that Nagao was hit by a tour bus on May 31st, suffering traumatic shock due to abdominal compression. While he had been receiving treatment since, he sadly passed away due to his injuries on September 7th.
From AJPW:
Our wrestler, Taishin Nagao, was hit by a tour bus on May 31st and suffered traumatic shock due to abdominal compression. He was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, but passed away today, September 7th, at the age of 21 at the hospital where he was admitted.
Regarding the cause of death, the body has been handed over to the police and an investigation is underway, so we will report back as soon as we know.
We deeply apologize for the suddenness of this incident and for the concern and inconvenience caused to all those involved.
We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone for the support and encouragement they have shown to Nagao Kazutashin up until now, and we would like to inform you of this.
We offer our deepest condolences to the late Kazuta Nagao.
We will inform you of future plans after consulting with your parents.
September 7, 2025
All Japan Pro Wrestling Co., Ltd.
In June of this year, Nagao’s status would be updated to critical. You can read more about that here.
All at Fightful wish Nagao’s family the best during this trying time.
