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My Take
Mitsuharu Misawa is, for me, one of the most quietly magnificent figures in pro wrestling history. From Yubari in Hokkaido, he spent eighteen years anchoring All Japan Pro Wrestling before founding Pro Wrestling Noah in 2000. His emerald-green stoicism and devastating elbow strikes defined an era of hard-hitting, deeply emotional matches. His death in the ring in 2009 was a tragedy, yet it underscored a man who gave everything to his craft. I admire how he blended toughness with restraint, leading without bluster. Few performers earn the word legend so completely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mitsuharu Misawa
- Name (Japanese)
- 三沢光晴
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- June 18, 1962 – June 13, 2009
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Yūbari-shi, Hokkaidō, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%89%E6%B2%A2%E5%85%89%E6%99%B4
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitsuharu Misawa born?
June 18, 1962 – June 13, 2009.
Where is Mitsuharu Misawa from?
Mitsuharu Misawa is from Yūbari-shi, Hokkaidō, Japan.
What does Mitsuharu Misawa do?
Mitsuharu Misawa works as professional wrestler.
How tall is Mitsuharu Misawa?
Mitsuharu Misawa is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.