Legendary Japanese wrestler, the 2nd incarnation of Tiger Mask, and the man responsible for founding Pro Wrestling NOAH with 90% of the All-Japan Pro Wrestling roster in 2000-2001 after feuding with the widow of AJPW founder Shohei "Giant" Baba.

Known for the Tiger Suplex, the Tiger Driver, and the Rolling (Roaring) Elbow, Misawa was truly the Iron Man of Japanese wrestling.