Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On May 4th 1934, Fuji would go on to have a legendary career both as a wrestler and as a manager. His most notable partner was Prof. Toru Tanaka, with whom Fuji won the WWWF Tag Team Championships three times.
Fuji would also hold those titles twice with Mr. Saito.
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Once his in-ring career came to a close, Mr. Fuji managed the likes of Don Muraco, Demolition, and former WWF Champion Yokozuna.
Muraco would be the one to induct Mr. Fuji into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 31, 2007. Fuji would pass on August 28, 2016.
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