Eiji Ezaki (Hayabusa) is stretchered out of the FMW ring on October 22, 2001, after tragedy struck during his final match against Mammoth Sasaki. The devastating moment left horrified wrestlers and fans watching as one of professional wrestling’s most innovative high-flyers faced an uncertain future. This tragic image remains one of wrestling’s most pivotal moments, with fellow performers like Chris Jericho reconsidering their own aerial techniques in light of the accident.

Hayabusa’s Last Match: When Loyalty Turned to Tragedy

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On October 22, 2001, pro wrestling saw a moment that defined and ended Hayabusa’s career when a routine move went tragically wrong.

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On October 22, 2001, professional wrestling witnessed a moment that would define the career of one of its greatest innovators – and end it in seconds. Eiji Ezaki, known to fans worldwide as Hayabusa, attempted a maneuver he had performed hundreds of times before. This time, everything changed. From masked revolutionary to a performer facing an uncertain history in one instant, Hayabusa’s journey represents both the pinnacle of high-flying artistry and the devastating cost of loyalty in professional wrestling. But his story didn’t begin with tragedy; it started with unrelenting brutality, defiance, and a wrestling legacy that would inspire an entire generation of aerial innovators.

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