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Ryan Sakoda

1972 – 2021

Japanese professional wrestler

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About Ryan Sakoda

Lived 1972 – 2021 (aged 48). Ryan Sakoda was a Japanese amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

Personal life Sakoda filed a class action lawsuit against WWE, alleging that wrestlers sustained traumatic brain injuries while wrestling for them and that the company tried to conceal that information. The suit was litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who has been involved in a number of other lawsuits against WWE. In March 2016, the suit was dismissed as frivolous by Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant.

Death Sakoda died on September 2, 2021, at the age of 48. His death was not announced until September 27.

Championships and accomplishments Empire Wrestling Federation EWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Pro Wrestling Zero-One NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Samoa Joe

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Important facts

Born
31 December 1972, Tokyo
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 September 2021, Hacienda Heights
Occupation
Amateur wrestler, professional wrestler
Nationality
Japan
Also known as
Ryan Keiji Sakoda

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ryan Sakoda?

Japanese professional wrestler

When was Ryan Sakoda born?

Ryan Sakoda was born on 31 December 1972 in Tokyo.

When did Ryan Sakoda die?

Ryan Sakoda died on 2 September 2021 in Hacienda Heights.

What was Ryan Sakoda's occupation?

Ryan Sakoda was an amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

What nationality was Ryan Sakoda?

Ryan Sakoda was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ryan Sakoda

· Wikidata: Q7384484

· DBpedia: Ryan Sakoda

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