The Cauliflower Alley Club recently announced that NJPW and AJPW veteran Osamu Nishimura passed away at the age of 53 following a battle with cancer. Nishimura debuted professionally in 1991 after joining the NJPW dojo in 1990. He then went on an excursion to the US in April 1994 and worked for a number of NWA territories. He won the GWF Light Heavyweight Championship in August of that year and was the final holder of the title as the promotion folded in September.
After leaving NJPW in 2006, Nishimura went to AJPW for a run that ended in 2021. He also worked for several other promotions during his time there, including Wrestling New Classic, Big Japan Pro-Wrestling, and more.
On behalf of PWMania.com, we send our condolences to Osamu Nishimura’s family, friends, and fans.
It is with profound admiration that the CAC honors the life of Japanese wrestling legend Osamu Nishimura after his valiant battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of love for his wife, Megumi Nishimura, and son, Mayu Nishimura, age 6. Rest in peace Mr Nishimura. pic.twitter.com/85Ck8mvPtW
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) February 28, 2025
