Mr. Fuji may have been one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling in the late '80's and early '90's adding a further layer to every superstar he accompanied.
The veteran worked with a number of high-profile performers but was often the main focus of a match as he stole the limelight thanks to his personality.
Mr. Fuji passes away
When a beloved performer passes away it is never a happy moment and the death of the 82-year-old American is no different.
Mr. Fuji passed away on Sunday morning as reported on WWE.com earlier today with the exact cause of death not yet known.
The veteran had a very successful career throughout his life accumulating five Tag-Team Championships in WWE as well as many more titles on the independent circuit.
In 1985, he transitioned into the role of manager in what was a hugely successful switch as he became one of the top heels in the company.
His patented 'blinding' of opponents through blowing salt in their eyes often gave his partners a huge advantage only furthering his profile on the big stage.
While in WWE he worked alongside stars such as Demolition, The Powers of Pain, Yokozuna, and The Magnificent Don Muraco as well as many more in his eleven-year managerial career.
The last appearance of the performer inside a professional wrestling ring came in 1996 as he accompanied Yokozuna to the ring for a six-man tag-team match at WrestleMania 12.
Hall of Fame
The performer was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the class of 2007 by Don Muraco.
Joining him in that exclusive year was a number of high-profile inductees including 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes, Jerry 'The King' Lawler, 'Mr. Perfect' Curt Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, The Sheik (Harry Farhat) and Jim Ross.
The company remembered the 'ruthless' manager on their website and YouTube channel in a fitting tribute to the legacy of one of the greatest managers in professional wrestling history.