Kazuo Sakurada

Kazuo Sakurada (桜田 一男, Sakurada Kazuo, September 26, 1948 – January 11, 2020), better known as Mr. Sakurada, The Dragonmaster, and as the Japanese version of Kendo Nagasaki (ケンドー・ナガサキ), was a Japanese professional wrestler. He was best known for his work in Stampede Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance, and World Championship Wrestling.^[7]

Kazuo Sakurada
Born	September 26, 1948 Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
Died	January 11, 2020(2020-01-11) (aged 71) Chiba, Chiba, Japan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Black Ninja[1] Chan Chung[2] The Dragon Master[1] Kendo Nagasaki[1] Mr. Sakurada[3] Kazuo Sakurada[1] Rambo Sakurada[4] Dream Machine[5] Great Kendo[6] White Ninja
Billed height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Billed weight	119 kg (262 lb)
Debut	June 21, 1971
Retired	July 7, 2000

On January 11, 2020, Sakurada died at age 71 due to arrhythmia.^[8]

References

1. Oliver, Greg (January 12, 2020). "Wrestling world mourns Kendo Nagasaki, LA Parka". Slam Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
2. Ocampo, Ernesto (January 12, 2020). "A los 71 años falleció Kazuo Sakurada "Kendo Nagasaki"". Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved January 13, 2020.
3. "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Mr. Sakurada". CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
4. "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Rambo Sakurada". CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
5. "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Dream Machine". CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
6. "Kazuo Sakurada >> Maches >> Great Kendo". CageMatch. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
7. Hart, Bret (February 20, 2004). "Bret Hart's Calgary Sun column for February 20, 2004". Archived from the original on April 7, 2005.
8. Meltzer, Dave (January 12, 2020). "Daily Update: Kazuo Sakurada passes away, Saudia Arabia, Rich Swann". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 12, 2020.