Susumu Hara (Ashura Hara): Japanese rugby union athlete and professional wrestler

Susumu Hara (Japanese: 原 進, Hepburn: Hara Susumu; born January 8, 1947 — died April 28, 2015) was a Japanese athlete who first made his name in rugby before becoming a professional wrestler. In the ring he was best known by the stage name Ashura Hara (阿修羅・原).

Early life and rugby

Hara was born on January 8, 1947. He began his sporting career in rugby union, representing teams at a high level in Japan and earning recognition for his physicality and athleticism that later helped his transition into professional wrestling. His nationality is Japanese.

Professional wrestling

After leaving rugby, Hara trained as a professional wrestler and performed under the ring name Ashura Hara. He competed for a number of years in Japan and developed a reputation based on his background as a former rugby player. Details of specific promotions and match records are available in specialized wrestling archives.

Death

On April 28, 2015, Hara died in a hospital in Isahaya, Nagasaki. The cause of death was reported as pneumonia.