Tag Archives: Genichiro Tenryu

Japanese Wrestling Legend Retiring From The Ring Later This Year

Japanese Wrestling legend Genichiro Tenryu will be retiring from the ring later this year, according to a report from Daily Sports in Japan. The report notes that 65-year-old Tenryu had major back surgery and had not been the same since returning, which prompted his decision to retire.

Legendary Japanese Wrestler Umanosuke “Mr.Ito” Ueda Passes Away Aged 71

It is with deep sadness to report that Umanosuke Ueda, better known under the name of Mr. Ito, a manager and tag team partner of Tiger Jeet Singh, passed away earlier today in Japan at the age of 71. Ueda made a career for himself in Japan as a top heel in the 70’s and  Continue Reading »

Tenryu Project Quick Results: 35th Anniversary Event – Tokyo, Japan (11/10)

The following results are from a recent Tenryu Project live event. Tenryu Project’s 35th Anniversary Event took place at Korakuen Hall on November 10th, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. 6 Man Tag Team Match Genichiro Tenryu, Great Kojika and Mitsuo Momota defeated Jun Izumida, Tsuyoshi Kikuchi and Kentaro Shiga. Tag Team Match Don Fujii and Kenichiro  Continue Reading »