Emiko Kado
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Emiko Kado was a Japanese professional wrestler, who died after a wrestling injury, only months into her professional career.
[edit] Career
Emiko Kado had her first match in February, 1999 at the ARSION First Anniversary Show at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall in front of 1550 people, losing to Aja Kong. Kado went on to wrestle fourteen more matches in her short career, losing every one. In her last match, on April 9, 1999, Emiko teamed up with Michiko Omukai to face the team of Mariko Yoshida and Mikiko Futugami. About 22 minutes into the match she suffered a serious injury from a blow to the head. Kado was rushed to a hospital in Fukuoka, where she died.
[edit] Profile
- Height: 5'5"
- Weight: 135 lbs
- Birthday: January 28, 1976
- Hometown: Osaka, Japan
- Date of Death: April 9, 1999 (Dies after match)
- Professional debut: February 18, 1999