The reactions are coming in following the news that WWE Hall Of Famer passed away on Sunday morning. When his in-ring career ended in the early 1980s, Fuji became known as a dastardly heel who often helped win matches for his wrestlers by throwing salt in their eyes. In recent years, his Fuji Vice videos became popular online and he was able to reach a new demographic thanks to YouTube and the WWE Network. Behind the scenes, he was known as one of the most prolific ribbers in the business. If you’ve listened to a shoot interview from an 80s wrestler that worked in the WWF then there’s a good chance that you’ve heard a Fuji story.
Fuji was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2007. Check out some of the tweets from people in the wrestling industry:
An unforgettable character in front of the camera and an even better one behind it. Rest in Peace, Mr. Fuji. pic.twitter.com/NkpQE8pyAU
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 28, 2016
Saddened to hear of Mr. Fuji's passing. He brought so many entertaining moments to the world of pro-wrestling. https://t.co/rJfsUZL4EC
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) August 28, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of @WWE Hall of Famer MR. FUJI. He provided years of entertainment to us all. #thankyouFuji
— Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) August 28, 2016
A Protagonist is defined by the threat & ability of his Antagonist. Mr. Fuji defined many a great Hero. Rest Well https://t.co/OfkAWJbj5W
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 28, 2016
RIP Mr. Fuji. A big part of my love of wrestling as a kid. Everyone please toss some ceremonial salt in his honor. pic.twitter.com/01RP1qBfxh
— Todd Sinclair (@sinclairtodd) August 28, 2016
Damn RIP Mr. Fuji. Today marks the passing of two legends! My chihuahua Kishki and Mr Fuji. God Bless . . .
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) August 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/BookItGabe/status/769972762588934144
WOW! Rest in Peace Mr. Fuji! You were the 1st match that hooked my into wrestling! Legend, HOFer, pop culture starhttps://t.co/1ubk3J89iG
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 28, 2016
Godspeed, Mr. Fuji. I was always entertained by your antics. Rest well, sir.
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 28, 2016
Sad to hear the passing of wrestling legend Mr.Fuji.Classic villain #bonzai pic.twitter.com/SibRKZlpV7
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) August 28, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Fuji. RIP Uncle Harry!
— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) August 28, 2016
