• AJPW Wrestler Dies At Age 21
All Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the passing of Taishin Nagao, a 21-year-old rookie who had only recently begun his professional career.
Nagao died on Sunday morning after complications stemming from an accident earlier this year. On May 31, he was struck by a tour bus, suffering severe abdominal trauma that left him in critical condition. While initially treated in intensive care, his condition remained serious throughout the summer.
AJPW stated that his cause of death has not yet been determined and that his body has been turned over to police as part of an ongoing investigation.
In June, the promotion confirmed that Nagao had suffered traumatic shock from the incident and was being monitored in the ICU. A follow-up in July reported that he was still receiving treatment, and several wrestlers and staff had visited him in the hospital with permission from his family. Despite hopes for recovery, Nagao ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Nagao entered the AJPW dojo in 2024 and made his in-ring debut in October of that year, facing Ryo Inoue. Though his career was brief, his presence was regarded as promising within the promotion’s new generation of talent.
The company released a formal announcement expressing condolences and gratitude to fans for their support, while asking for privacy for Nagao’s family during this difficult time.
• WrestleMania 42 Challenge Laid Down For Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins retained the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of WWE Clash In Paris after Becky Lynch showed up to help her husband take down CM Punk.
Following the main event, the couple had a heated exchange with Post Malone at ringside. In an interview with GQ, Post Malone talked about the incident and expressed his desire to face the leader of The Vision at WrestleMania 42 next year.
“I did (attend a WWE show). I think me and Seth Rollins got beef – you can put that on paper, too. Me, Seth Rollins. WrestleMania 2026. Come on, baby.
I’ve always wanted to do that. I figured if I had a different musculature and different career path, I would love to have been a WWE wrestler.”
The singer was a playable character in WWE 2K24. He could be the next celebrity to turn into a pro wrestler after the success of Bad Bunny and Logan Paul.
