Susumu Hara (Ashura Hara): Japanese rugby union athlete and professional wrestler
Susumu Hara (Ashura Hara, 1947–2015) was a Japanese rugby union standout who became a professional wrestler, noted for his physical style and years competing across Japan. Career overview, highlights and legacy.
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).
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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.
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- headlines.yahoo.co.jp : "阿修羅原さん死去 ラグビー日本代表からプロレスへ 天龍同盟で活躍"
- cagematch.net : "Cagematch Profile"
- f4wonline.com : "Ashura Hara, former All Japan star passes away"