Wrestling prodigy and rising star Taishin Nagao has passed away at the age of 21.

All Japan Pro Wrestling announced via Fightful on September 7 that Nagao had died from traumatic shock caused by abdominal compression after being struck by a tour bus on May 31.

“Our wrestler, Taishin Nagao, was hit by a tour bus on May 31st and suffered traumatic shock due to abdominal compression,’ the wrestling promotion began in a statement. “He was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, but passed away today, September 7th, at the age of 21, at the hospital where he was admitted.”

“Regarding the cause of death, the body has been handed over to the police. An investigation is underway, so we will report back as soon as we know,” the promotion continued. “We deeply apologize for the suddenness

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