Ep. 51
Burnt-out Life
📅 March 17, 1971🕐 25 min
Synopsis
The fight to the death has ended. Joe extends a hand to congratulate the winner. Rikishi tries to respond with a smile, but his body crumples onto the mat. Back in the locker room, reporters tell Joe of Rikishi's sudden death. The cause: the brutal weight cut combined with Joe's hard shot to the temple in round 6. Crying out in anguish, Joe faces Rikishi's lifeless body.