All Japan Pro Wrestling announces death of Taishin Nagao at just 21 years old

Eric Goldstein
Sep 7
2 min read

Taishin Nagao, an All Japan Pro Wrestling talent in his first year out of the dojo, has passed away at 21.

Nagao sustained serious injuries earlier this year when he was struck by a tour bus. He was immediately hospitalized and had been in a critical condition throughout the period up to his untimely death on Sunday.

The initial incident occurred on May 31. On June 21, the company stated that Nagao had suffered abdominal compression resulting in traumatic shock. At that point, he was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit and was in a critical, closely monitored condition.

On July 22, AJPW provided an update, stating that Nagao remained in a critical condition in intensive care.

The news of his passing came on Sunday, with the company releasing the following statement:

We regret to inform you that our rostered wrestler, Taishin Nagao, who was involved in an incident with a tour bus on May 31 and had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit for traumatic shock caused by abdominal compression, passed away today, September 7, at the hospital where he had been admitted. He was 21.

Regarding the cause of death, his remains are with the police for investigation. We will share an update as soon as details are confirmed.

We sincerely apologize for the sudden nature of this news and for any concern or inconvenience it may cause to all involved.

We also wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the support and encouragement you have shown to Taishin Nagao to date, and we share this notice with the utmost respect.

We offer our deepest condolences and pray for his peaceful rest.

Further information will be announced after consultation with his parents.

September 7, 2025

All Japan Pro Wrestling Co., Ltd.

Nagao had been a trainee at the All Japan Dojo and made his roster debut on October 22, 2024, in a loss to Ryo Inoue.