DDT Pro-Wrestling, a pro wrestling promotion founded in Japan, has launched a foundation to help cover the medical costs of pro wrestling legend and former mixed martial artist Yoshihiro Takayama.
Takayama, who wrestled as recently as May of this year and last fought in MMA in 2013, injured his cervical spinal cord during a match at DDT Pro-Wrestling Toyaka Games on May 4. Takayama, 50, was paralyzed from the neck down.
DDT Pro-Wrestling announced at a press conference Monday the formation of TAKAYAMANIA, a foundation for Takayama, who will likely never fully recover, which will raise money to support Takayama and his family during this troubling time.