Taishin Nagao Passes Away at Age 21

All Japan Pro Wrestling wrestler Taishin Nagao passed away on Sunday at the age of 21.

Nagao’s passing was first announced by AJPW who stated that Nagao had passed away due to the injuries he had suffered from a bus accident this past May.

Prior to his passing, Nagao was involved in an incident where he was struck by a bus and had suffered abdominal compression resulting in traumatic shock. Nagao had been in the intensive care unit and remained in critical condition until his passing.

Nagao’s professional wrestling career spanned from October of 2024 to May of 2025. Nagao was a graduate of the All Japan Dojo.

AJPW’s official 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.