He also remained involved in the management of the NJPW Dojo until he passed away. New Japan Pro-Wrestling is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kuniaki Kobayashi after a battle with illness.

He became Jushin Thunder Liger on April 24, 1989 at NJPW Battle Satellite In Tokyo Dome, defeating Kuniaki Kobayashi. In his nearly three decades as Jushin Liger, he has won IWGP Junior Heavyweight ...